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Exchange Brewery, The Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Exchange Brewery, The

Constructed in 1880, this building was Niagara's first telephone exchange. In 2015, it was transformed into a brewery, but retains some of its original features. Original hemlock floor joists became the second-floor bar and tabletops. Some nods to the building's use as a telephone exchange include brewing numbers (instead of names) and a tasting board shaped like a rotary dial.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • French services available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

7 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: info@exchangebrewery.com
https://exchangebrewery.com

Architecture

Year built: 1880; adapted in 2015
Building type: Commercial Food and drink
Architect: Williamson Chong

Clare's Harley-Davidson of Niagara Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Clare's Harley-Davidson of Niagara

Throughout this store are architectural touches with reclaimed and re-purposed materials — including reclaimed brick, doors and woodwork, as well as a vintage window in the sales office and a countertop in the ladies’ washroom. Also, the art deco interior and fittings from Diana Sweets — a restaurant that operated for 75 years in St. Catharines — has now been fully restored inside!

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  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

590 York Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: lisa@clarescycle.com
https://www.claresharleydavidson.com

Architecture

Year built: 2008
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark

Grace United Church Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Grace United Church

Grace United Church was designed by William Thomas — the same architect who designed Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral, Hamilton’s St. Paul’s Presbyterian and Brock’s Monument in Queenston. The magnificent stained-glass windows memorialize early church members and wartime casualties, and the interior reflects the classic Methodist form of practical design. In 2023, the Grace United congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

222 Victoria Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: mail@graceunitedchurch.com
http://www.graceunitedchurch.com

Architecture

Year built: 1852
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: William Thomas

Niagara Apothecary Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Apothecary

Step through these doors and see how pharmacists practised their profession over 100 years ago. The apothecary opened in the late 1860s at this location and closed in 1964. The Ontario Heritage Trust acquired the property, led its restoration and opened it as a museum in 1971. Operated by volunteers from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed
  • Virtual tours
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

5 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/properties/niagara-apothecary

Architecture

Year built: 1818
Building type: Historical landmark Museum
Architect: Peter Stokes (restoration architect)

Niagara District Court House Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara District Court House

Constructed c. 1847, this courthouse served as the official county seat of Niagara District until the judicial courts were moved to St. Catharines in 1862. Its large courtroom interior was once home to the Shaw Festival’s Court House Theatre. Today, Parks Canada and the Chamber of Commerce have offices here. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1981.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

26 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: kevin.turcotte@notl.com
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/properties/niagara-district-court-house

Architecture

Year built: 1847
Building type: Courthouse Historical landmark Theatre
Architect: William Thomas

Niagara Lodge No. 2 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Lodge No. 2

The Niagara Lodge No. 2 is the oldest Masonic lodge in Ontario. It is also the site of the first legislature of Upper Canada and the site of the first hospital in Newark, founded by Col. John Butler. During Doors Open, come and explore the museum of Masonic artifacts not regularly available to the general public.

  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

153 King Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: pkent@kentandcompany.ca
https://niagara2.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1792
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Oct 19, 10:00am - Oct 19, 05:00pm

Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre

Located on the banks of the Niagara River in a heritage building that formerly supplied water to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre connects the community through visual arts programs, exhibitions and events. The Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre Association was formed in 1990, and the building was restored and converted to this visual arts centre in 1994.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

247 Ricardo Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: office@niagarapumphouse.ca
https://niagarapumphouse.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1891
Building type: Historical landmark Gallery
Architect: John Gait and J.H. Armstrong

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

The Niagara Historical Society opened this museum in 1907. It collects, preserves, researches, educates and promotes the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and area — inspiring a local history appreciation through engaging programs and exhibitions. During Doors Open, there will be curator-led tours of the exhibits and heritage baking samples. And explore the latest exhibition, "The Prettiest Town: Beyond the Bricks & Mortar."

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

43 Castlereagh Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: contact@nhsm.ca
https://www.notlmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: High school building (built 1806), Memorial Hall (built 1906) and Link Building (built 1971)
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Schoolhouse
Architect: W.B. Allan

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

The Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery is a timeless Niagara destination for award-winning wines and world-class farm-to-table cuisine. It is steeped in history, family legacy and agricultural heritage. Situated in the heart of St. Davids, this charming and historical property offers a unique escape from the everyday hustle and bustle while being conveniently located only minutes from the Queen Elizabeth Way.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Food vendors
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1366 York Road
St. Davids, Ontario
Email: info@ravinevineyard.com
https://www.ravinevineyard.com

Architecture

Year built: 1867
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Oct 19, 10:00am - Oct 19, 05:00pm

RiverBrink Art Museum Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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RiverBrink Art Museum

The RiverBrink Art Museum is a fine-art museum, open since 1983, featuring changing exhibitions from the renowned art collection of lawyer Samuel E. Weir (the museum is his former home), as well as outstanding works on loan from contemporary artists and Canadian and international collections. Exhibitions change throughout the year. There is also a library and gift shop onsite.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

116 Queenston Street
Queenston, Ontario
Email: manager@riverbrink.org
https://www.riverbrink.org

Architecture

Year built: 1970
Building type: Museum Gallery
Architect: Arthur E. Nutter

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

The original 1794 church was burned by the American army during the War of 1812. A new church was later erected, but was also destroyed by a cyclone. In 1855, the current building was constructed. While major restorations have occurred over the years, the interior and exterior of this architectural gem appear much the same as the 1831 building.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

323 Simcoe Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: standrewsnotl@gmail.com
https://standrewsniagara.com

Architecture

Year built: 1855
Building type: Cemetery Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: Kivas Tully

St. Mark's Anglican Church Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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St. Mark's Anglican Church

St. Mark's is the oldest Anglican church in continuous use in Ontario. Completed in 1804, it was damaged in the War of 1912. The original balconies necessitated the unusual high pulpits. The 1840 East Window is the oldest stained glass in the province and, with the other windows, form the finest collection of stained glass in Ontario.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

41 Byron Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: stmarks@cogeco.net
https://stmarksnotl.org

Architecture

Year built: 1792
Building type: Cemetery Historical landmark Place of worship Private residence

Voices of Freedom Park Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Voices of Freedom Park

This park, created by the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, helps us understand, celebrate and honour the town’s Black history. It is an experiential art installation designed to engage, educate and challenge visitors. The park has an accompanying audio/visual walking tour that you’re welcome to explore. During Doors Open, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum's "Tiny Museum" will also be onsite with a mobile exhibition.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Virtual tours
  • Collections and resources

Contact info

244 Regent Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
https://www.vofpark.org

Architecture

Year built: 2018

Architect: Tom Ridout

Willowbank Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Willowbank

Come and visit this beautiful national historic site, Willowbank, which was built in 1834-36 in the Greek classical revival style. Since 2006, Willowbank has been home to the School of Restoration Arts. The school’s Heritage Conservation diploma program has trained students in the theory and practice of this unique field, helping shape a new generation of heritage conservation leaders.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours

Contact info

14487 Niagara Parkway
Queenston, Ontario
Email: willowbank@willowbank.ca
https://willowbank.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1834-36
Building type: Educational facility Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: John Latshaw

Shaw Festival Theatre Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Shaw Festival Theatre

At 856 seats, the Festival Theatre is the Shaw's largest venue. Built in the modernist style, it was designed to provide a spacious yet intimate audience experience. While touring backstage, you will hear stories from docents about the history of the theatre, the ensemble, and secrets of the 2024 season. Come and learn about the importance of real human connection!

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources

Contact info

10 Queen's Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: info@shawfest.com
https://www.shawfest.com

Architecture

Year built: 1973
Building type: Theatre
Architect: Ronald Thom

Hollinger House Doors Open Timmins

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Hollinger House

From 1919, the Hollinger Mine embarked on a project to house its growing workforce. More than 300 green and red tar-paper houses were built in rows. This house was located on the Underground Mine Tour site and moved to its current location at the Timmins Museum. Read local historian Diane Armstrong’s account of how this house was saved from demolition.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

325 Second Avenue (Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre)
Timmins, Ontario
http://www.timminsmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1919, 1936, 1967
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum
Architect: Hill-Clark-Francis

Porcupine Historical Park Doors Open Timmins

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Porcupine Historical Park

Porcupine Historic Park houses artifacts that help tell the story of the Great Porcupine Gold Rush that began in 1909. Included in the park is a steam locomotive from the Hollinger Mine, a mine recorder's vault (original to the site, from 1910) and an arrastra, a large wheel-shaped object found near the Buffalo-Ankerite Mine, which was used for grinding ore.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

5851 King Street
Porcupine, Ontario

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Oct 05, 12:00pm - Oct 05, 04:00pm

Quilts for Survivors Doors Open Timmins

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Quilts for Survivors

Founded in Timmins, Quilts for Survivors creates comfort and healing through the making and giving of quilts. With help from a nation-wide collective of volunteers, quilters craft full-sized blankets and send them to survivors of the Residential School System as a symbol of support, respect and love. Join us during Doors Open to learn more about this important work.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Videos

Contact info

58 Legion Drive
South Porcupine, Ontario
Email: Admin@quiltsforsurvivors.ca

Architecture


Timmins Memorial Cemetery Doors Open Timmins

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Timmins Memorial Cemetery

The Catholic Cemetery was moved from the churchyard on Fifth Avenue to this location in 1917. All sites were amalgamated into the Timmins Memorial Cemetery in 1966. Points of interest include a monument to victims of the 1928 Hollinger Mine Disaster, the headstone of hometown hockey hero Bill Barilko, and several well-known families and early pioneers of the Porcupine area.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources

Contact info

1011 Pine Street South
Timmins, Ontario
Email: cemetery@timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/cemetery_management

Architecture

Year built: 1917
Building type: Cemetery Historical landmark

Timmins Public Library Doors Open Timmins

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Timmins Public Library

High ceilings and soaring timber columns make this an architectural gem and community haven. Timber was chosen as the primary building material for this building to reflect the importance of the forest products sector in the heritage, culture and economy of Timmins. During Doors Open, visit this site to learn more about the city’s history or do some genealogy research!

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Collections and resources
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

320 Second Avenue
Timmins, Ontario
http://tpl.timmins.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2005
Building type: Library
Architect: Ano Architects/Architectes Inc.

Tisdale Cemetery Doors Open Timmins

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Tisdale Cemetery

The Tisdale Cemetery was established in 1915 at the urging of local undertakers Barton and Easton because the cemetery in use in South Porcupine was not easily accessible most of the year. This site was used by the provincial government as a prison camp during the construction of the road between Timmins and the south end.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Collections and resources

Contact info

Highway 101
Timmins, Ontario
Email: cemetery@timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/cemetery_management

Architecture

Year built: Established in 1915
Building type: Cemetery

Whitney Cemetery and Deadman's Point Doors Open Timmins

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Whitney Cemetery and Deadman's Point

This cemetery was incorporated into the City of Timmins in 1973. Victims of the 1911 Great Porcupine Fire were buried here on the shore of Porcupine Lake — hence, the name Deadman's Point. The cemetery has remained in service since that time. Points of interest include the monument to victims of the fire and the crypt from the goldmining Wiess family.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

Cemetery Road, off Haileybury Crescent
Porcupine, Ontario
Email: cemetery@timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/cemetery_management

Architecture

Year built: 1911
Building type: Cemetery

Alderlea Doors Open Brampton

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Alderlea

Alderlea, meaning meadow of alder trees, is a well-preserved heritage building, built at the height of the Victorian era. It is one of the finest examples of Italianate villa architecture in Ontario. Following careful restoration, this 19th-century mansion has plenty to offer. Come and see how the house has been adapted for use as a popular heritage venue.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

40 Elizabeth Street South
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Alderlea@brampton.ca
https://thealderlea.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1867
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: Taylor Hazel (2009-13 renovations)

Boyle House Doors Open Brampton

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Boyle House

This house was constructed as the Boyle family residence, prominent early citizens who operated Boyle’s Drug Store and Boyle’s Book Store, some of the oldest retail businesses in Brampton. Architectural details include the large veranda with fretwork treillage and decorative columns across the width of the house, the slate Mansard (now asphalt roof), and the dormers capped with Renaissance pediments.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

44 Main Street South
Brampton, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1855
Building type: Health-care facility Historical landmark Historical house Private residence
Architect: W.J. Mallory

Dates/hours open

Oct 05, 10:00am - Oct 05, 04:00pm

Brampton Armoury Doors Open Brampton

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Brampton Armoury

One of 11 drill halls built in Ontario between 1876 and 1918, the Brampton Armoury was recognized as a federal heritage building in 1991 and listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2008. The Lorne Scots have been serving the community of Peel in Brampton since 1866 and continue to train out of this facility.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

2 Chapel Street
Brampton, Ontario
Email: LorneScots.PAO@forces.gc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1914
Building type: Educational facility Government building Historical landmark Military
Architect: Department of Militia and Defence

Dates/hours open

Oct 05, 10:00am - Oct 05, 04:00pm