4,200 m² built entirely for kids
A former harbour warehouse turned into a bright, bilingual, fully accessible youth centre in downtown Toronto.
Three floors, one rule: kids come first
Every room was designed with input from local kids. They asked for a climbing wall, a place to film videos, a quiet corner and “really good food”. We built all of it.
- Ground floor: sports hall, kitchen and dining hall
- Second floor: maker lab, library, study rooms
- Third floor: art studio, calm room, rooftop garden
Spaces kids can’t wait to explore
Sports hall
Full-size court, climbing wall and changing rooms.
Maker lab
Laptops, 3D printers, robotics kits and a film studio.
Library & study rooms
5,000 books in English and French plus quiet tutoring rooms.
Art & music studio
Easels, instruments, a recording booth and a small stage.
Community kitchen
Serves 400 free dinners a night and hosts cooking classes.
Calm room
A sensory-friendly space with counsellors on site.
Rooftop garden
Kids grow vegetables used in our own kitchen.
Family lounge
Parents can relax, use Wi-Fi or meet support workers.
When we’re open
| Day | Hours | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Lunch at 12:30 pm |
| Sunday & holidays | Closed | — |
During school breaks (March break, summer) we open full days from 9:00 am with day-camp programs.
Built for every body
- Step-free entrance and elevators to every floor
- Accessible washrooms and adapted change rooms
- Sensory-friendly calm room and quiet hours
- Staff trained in ASL basics and inclusive play
- Nut-free kitchen with halal and vegetarian options
Getting to the centre
- Address418 Harbourview Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 3K2
- TTCStreetcar 511 Bathurst to Fleet St, then a 5-minute walk east
- Parking & bikesDrop-off zone at the front door and 80 bike racks