By Sean Delaney
Toronto residents have a fantastic new opportunity to explore some of the city’s top attractions
for free with a Toronto Public Library (TPL) card. The TPL has partnered with various cultural
and arts venues across the city to offer free admission through their TPL map program. One of
the latest additions to this program is the iconic CN Tower.
Library cardholders can easily reserve free passes to the CN Tower. General admission tickets
typically cost $14 for children and $43 for adults. These passes allow entry for the cardholder
and up to three guests during regular hours. Passes can be conveniently reserved online by
logging into your library account and visiting the TPL website. However, keep in mind that
passes are limited and subject to availability.
The TPL map program, formerly the Museum and Arts Pass program, was launched in 2007 to
provide Toronto families enriching experiences at some of the city’s most prominent arts and
cultural attractions. Besides the CN Tower, the program offers free access to a variety of other
venues, including:
Aga Khan Museum - Ontario Science Centre - Ripley’s Aquarium- Toronto Zoo - Art Gallery of
Ontario - Bata Shoe Museum - Black Creek Pioneer Village - Gardiner Museum and more.
Toronto is home to some of the world’s leading museums and attractions. Exploring these
destinations has never been easier. Discover, explore, and enjoy Toronto’s arts, cultural
experiences, and attractions with TPL. Book your free pass with your library card. Featuring a
wide range of attractions, there’s something for everyone, whatever your interests.
Reserve your date from available venues, download or print your pass, and start your
adventure! Most map passes allow free admission for two adults and two children, depending
on the venue. Please check the specific venue description. You may reserve one pass per
attraction per calendar year and have one active reservation at a time. Passes are not
transferable.
Passes will be made available online on the first day of every month for the following month. For
instance, passes for May will be available on April 1. Passes to performing arts attractions will
be made available before each performance date. Reservations can only be made up to three
days before each performance date.
Pam Ryan, Director of Service Development & Innovation at Toronto Public Library, expressed
excitement about the new addition, saying, “We’re excited to include the CN Tower in our
offerings, enhancing the cultural horizon of Toronto for families citywide to enjoy.”
For residents of Emery Village, you can visit the following local libraries to get your Toronto
Public Library card and take advantage of this excellent program:
Woodview Park Library, 16 Bradstock Road, Toronto, ON M9M 1M8.
Phone: (416) 395-5960
Humber Summit Library, 2990 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M9L 2K6.
Phone: (416) 395-5830
A library card is free for Toronto residents. For non-residents, the fee is $50 for a three-month
membership or $150 for a 12-month membership. This allows non-residents to access most
library resources and borrow materials, with some exceptions.?
For additional information check out the official City of Toronto website at: www.toronto.ca