McMichael Canadian Art Collection

McMichael Canadian Art Collection Review

On 100 acres of lovely woodland in Kleinburg, 30 km (19 mi) northwest of downtown, the McMichael is the only major gallery in the country with the mandate to collect Canadian art exclusively. The museum holds impressive works by Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, and the Group of Seven landscape painters, as well as their early-20th-century contemporaries. These artists were inspired by the wilderness and sought to capture it in bold, original styles. First Nations art and prints, drawings, and sculpture by Inuit artists are well represented. Strategically placed windows help you appreciate the scenery as you view art that took its inspiration from the vast outdoors. Inside, wood walls and a fireplace set a country mood. Free guided tours take place every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 (museum) and 2 (special exhibits).