Cedar Ridge Creative Centre is nestled within lush gardens enjoyed by the public and often rented for weddings and special events. Discover Cedar Ridge Gallery, home to contemporary and classic visual and folk art exhibits in its three main floor gallery spaces. The upper floor of the main house and the adjacent carriage house contain working studio spaces that offer hands-on creative arts programs for visitors of all ages. The refurbished pottery studio is located in what was the original carriage house.
Free
Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Statutory holidays: Closed
Please note, the Gallery is closed for the summer and re-opens September 6.
From 401, exit Markham Road south. Drive south on Markham Road to Lawrence Avenue East. Drive east on Lawrence to Scarborough Golf Club. Drive south to Confederation Drive. Turn left (east) on Confederation Drive. Drive up the hill to Tingle Crescent and turn right, which takes you to Cedar Ridge’s parking lot. There is ample free parking available at Cedar Ridge.
From Kennedy Station, take the bus to Lawrence Ave East. Take the 54 Lawrence East bus Eastbound to Scarborough Golf Club Rd. Walk along Scarborough Golf Club Rd to the second street south of Lawrence – Confederation Drive. Walk up Confederation Drive (East) until you reach Tingle Crescent. At Tingle, turn right and enter through the driveway.
For specific TTC route and schedule information call 416-393-4636 or visit the TTC website.
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre offers a variety of programs for adults, youth and families. Browse art courses and workshops online.
Registration is required.
Learn how to activate and access your account or call 416-396-7378, option 1, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please email crcc@toronto.ca, if you have any special needs requirements. Cedar Ridge staff are dedicated to providing timely, accessible and high quality services to all clients. All reasonable measures will be made to accommodate accessibility needs.
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre is excluded from Parks, Forestry & Recreation policies and procedures, including the Welcome Policy.
Suitable for ages 8 to 13
Campers will have an exciting opportunity to create and experiment with drawing and painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, arts and crafts and pottery. In addition to creative activities in the art studios, campers can enjoy the beautifully treed grounds and gardens by participating in outdoor recreational activities. Camps run for two weeks, excluding statutory holidays.
Add an additional hour of supervised care before and/or after camp for children registered in any Cedar Ridge Creative Centre camp. Extended hours must be booked separately. Please ensure your child is registered for the corresponding camp.
Find out how to set up your recreation account before registering.
Waitlist for camp
Extended hours – 8 to 9 a.m.
Extended hours – 4 to 5 p.m.
Waitlist for camp
Extended hours – 8 to 9 a.m.
Extended hours – 4 to 5 p.m.
Waitlist for camp
Extended hours – 8 to 9 a.m.
Extended hours – 4 to 5 p.m.
Nathan Cole is a Toronto-based visual artist, photographer, writer and aspiring naturalist. With a practice based on the exploration of the natural world, Nathan works to rebuild connections between our natural spaces and our minds. In order to unlearn the processes of contemporary society and to overcome his mental health challenges, Nathan fully immerses himself in his surroundings by rewilding his mind and senses. Through his art and storytelling, Nathan challenges myths and preconceptions about wildlife, emphasizing the role of imagery in fostering understanding and coexistence with nature.
His practice has been shaped by international residencies, including the Mauser EcoHouse in Costa Rica, Farm Studio in India and arteventura in Spain. These experiences, set in biodiverse landscapes, continue to inspire his intricate scratchboard wildlife portraits, known for their emotional depth and detail.
The Cedar Ridge Summer Residency program provides one emerging or mid-career visual artist with a unique workspace at the center from early July to late August and a residency package valued up to $7,000. The residency concludes with a one-month exhibition in Cedar Ridge Gallery.
Applications are currently closed. Call for applications for the 2026 Summer Residency will be issued in early 2026.
September 27 to October 22
Reception: September 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Join the Ontario Society of Artists in honoring its Life Members, acknowledging their significant contributions to both the Society and the wider art community. These distinguished members actively teach, exhibit their work, sustain their artistic practices and generously volunteer their time. Representing diverse disciplines, including painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the Life Members embody the creative spirit and dedication that enrich the arts.
The history of Cedar Ridge, originally known as Uplands, dates back to 1844 when the land was patented to James Humphrey. Soon after, passing through a number of hands, it was bought by Charles Carleton Cummings, President of C.C. Cummings Ltd., the Slater Shoe empire and owner/manager of the Lumsden building (named after his wife’s wealthy family) at Yonge and Adelaide. Cummings had a 5,000 square foot summer home built, called Uplands. John Campbell Fraser, a Toronto financier moved into Uplands with his family in 1928 and renamed it Cedar Ridge. The beauty of the original home was retained in the main floor gallery space. The upper floor and basement area were developed into studio spaces. Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery operated the gallery and studios from 1978 to 1985. The estate of Cedar Ridge was acquired by the City of Scarborough in the late ’70s through a land swap with Metropolitan Toronto. The Guildcrest Studios were invited by the City of Scarborough to redirect their fundraising activities to renovate Cedar Ridge, an opportunity to develop a gallery as well as teaching studios. The Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery not-for-profit organization was formed and it successfully operated the gallery and studios as a learning facility for artists from 1978 to 1984. The City of Scarborough assumed full management responsibilities in 1985. In 1993, the Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery raised funds to renovate the chauffeur’s cottage, garage and stables into a beautiful one of a kind pottery studio space. In 1996, the building was renamed Carriage House Studios and it was officially opened by the Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable Hal Jackman.
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre provides arts education and engagement opportunities for all, enhancing the livability and prosperity of the community. We partner with organizations that help achieve one of our mandates, to offer innovative opportunities for Torontonians in diverse and underserved communities to participate in, contribute to and celebrate the cultural life of their city.
Infusing Cedar Ridge and the east Scarborough community with arts activity, the Community Arts Guild connects the surrounding diverse community through art making projects and performances.