Toronto Ontario Temple
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- February 10, 2025 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens Brampton temple to public
- February 10, 2025 – Open House Begins for Newly Renovated Toronto Ontario Temple
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Toronto Ontario Temple Open House Begins
The public open house for the Toronto Ontario Temple begins this Thursday, February 13, and continues every day through Saturday, March 8, with no tours held on Sundays. People of all faiths are welcomed to tour the beautiful interior of the temple and to walk the landscaped grounds. Tours are free, but reservations are recommended. "This sacred building has been a landmark in Brampton since 1990," said Russ Willmott, who is helping to organize the open house with his wife, Anna. "[W]e look forward to sharing this peaceful place with the public."
Open House and Rededication Announced for the Toronto Ontario Temple
The newly renovated Toronto Ontario Temple will be rededicated by President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The rededication will be broadcast to all units in the Toronto Ontario Temple district. Prior to the rededication, a media day will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025. Invited guests will tour the temple the following two days. The temple will then be open to the public for tours from Thursday, February 13, through Saturday, March 8, 2025 (excluding Sundays).
Renovation Closure Extended for the Toronto Ontario Temple
The Toronto Ontario Temple is currently undergoing renovation. It was anticipated to reopen this summer, but estimates have been pushed back to December 2024. The temple went into service in August of 1990, nearly 34 years ago. It was the second temple built in Canada, following the Cardston Alberta Temple (1923).
Extended Closure Announced for the Toronto Ontario Temple
Renovation work at the Toronto Ontario Temple will require an extended closure of approximately nine months beginning in October 2023. This temple was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley in August 1990. It was the second temple built in Canada and is one of ten temples dedicated, under construction, or announced in the country.