It's Doors Open at the CBC in Toronto

This weekend marks the 10th Anniversary of Doors Open Toronto!

If you are not familiar with Doors Open, basically it an opportunity for visitors to explore architecturally, historically, or culturally significant buildings in and around Toronto. This event is part of the much larger Province-wide Doors Open Ontario.

Access to all buildings is free of charge!!

Once again, the CBC Broadcast Centre (250 Front Street West) will be open this Saturday (May 23rd) from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The following studios will be available for tour:

The Hour

GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS and the show's Executive Producer

will be available from 12-1 to answer questions! As well, you can have a 'behind the scenes' look at The Hour's control room!

CBC Radio One's Q

CBC Sports Weekend

CBC Radio Two Drive

Also, many CBC personalities will be on hand (from 11-2) for a meet and greet. Among them, cast members of The Dragon's Den, The Border, Little Mosque on the Prairie, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and hosts from various CBC News, Sports and Current Affairs Programming.

In addition, there is also a photography exhibition taking place in the Broadcast Centre from May 20-31st. Be sure to check CONTACT: Beyond the Broadcast...a collection of behind-the-scenes shots taken by CBC employees in a nationwide photo competition from two perspectives - Beyond the Broadcast and From the Field.

Doors Open Toronto ~ The CBC Broadcasting Centre

If you happen to be in the Toronto area, you may wish to check out the very awesome Doors Open Toronto event taking place this weekend (May 24 & 25). If you are not familiar with this event, bascially it is an opportunity for the public to visit 150 buildings that are of architectural, historical or cultural relevance to the City of Toronto. One of the reasons that I love this event is that visitors can access buildings that are typically not open to the public. Admission to all buildings is free.

As in previous years, one of the buildings available for viewing will be the home of The Hour, the CBC Broadcasting Centre. Event details indicate that the sets of both The Hour and Steven and Chris will be available for tour. So if you have never been able to make it to a taping, here is your opportunity to at least check out the studio and other behind-the-scenes goodies.