Bata Shoe Museum

Uncover the fascinating world of footwear at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. Explore a vast collection of over 15,000 shoes and artifacts, housed in a stunning, award-winning building. From Chinese bound-foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous platforms, the museum showcases the evolution of footwear through ages and cultures. Over 4,500 years of history are presented in a permanent exhibition.

(*) Although generally there’s an entrance fee, there are also ways to visit the Bata Shoe Museum for free:

• Free every Sunday for the general public.
• Canoo Cultural Access Pass: Through this program, international students, new permanent residents and new Canadian citizens can gain free entry to the Bata Shoe Museum. Check Canoo site for more details about how to obtain Canoo Cultural Access Pass for free.