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Rogers TV Barrie Doors Open Simcoe County

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Rogers TV Barrie

Rogers TV Barrie is one of many community channels across Ontario. Programming includes local sports produced with their mobile production truck. Talk shows, fitness shows and cooking shows are all produced in their state-of-the-art studio and control room. At Rogers TV, volunteers work side by side with professional staff, developing programming and learning how the broadcast industry functions.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1 Sperling Drive
Barrie, Ontario
Email: kevin.kelly@rci.rogers.com
https://www.rogerstv.com/home?lid=14&rid=23

Architecture

Year built: 1985
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 15, 04:00pm

Sadleir House Doors Open Peterborough

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Sadleir House

Constructed in 1892 for local industrialist and politician James Kendry, Sadlier House was sold to Trent University in 1963. A connection between the main house and coach house was designed by architect Ron Thom. The building is now owned by the P.R. Community and Student Organization and houses a library, offices and common areas, as well as hosting community programming.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

751 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario
https://www.sadleirhouse.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1892
Building type: Historical house
Architect: J.C. Rutherford; Ron Thom

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

Sam Bat Factory Doors Open Carleton Place

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Sam Bat Factory

Sam Bat is the maker and originator of the best, professional, maple baseball bats in the world. Each bat is individually turned on a lathe using one of 300-plus templates. Then, they are hand-finished and carefully inspected to meet exacting standards. During Doors Open Carleton Place, enjoy a guided tour of the factory and visit the showroom and shop.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

110 Industrial Avenue
Carleton Place, Ontario
https://sambat.com

Architecture

Year built: 2015
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

Seven Star Masonic Lodge No. 285 G.R.C. Doors Open Simcoe County

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Seven Star Masonic Lodge No. 285 G.R.C.

Doors Open gives visitors the opportunity to visit a typical lodge room and learn about the history and ideals of Freemasonry — the world's oldest fraternity. The charter for Seven Star Lodge was granted in 1872 and the 150th anniversary was celebrated in 2022. Meetings have been held at the current location in the heart of downtown Alliston since 1917.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

28 Victoria Street West
Alliston, Ontario
Email: sevenstarmasonic285@gmail.com
https://sevenstarlodge285.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1892
Building type: Commercial Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 15, 04:00pm

Simcoe County Museum Doors Open Simcoe County

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Simcoe County Museum

The Simcoe County Museum offers a variety of events, exhibits and programs for all ages throughout the year. Situated on 132 hectares (327 acres) of forested grounds, the museum is home to over 30,000 artifacts from prehistoric to modern times. The galleries and outdoor heritage and display buildings depict the people, events and artifacts from Simcoe County's diverse past.

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

Contact info

1151 Highway 26
Minesing, Ontario
Email: museum@simcoe.ca
https://museum.simcoe.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1962
Building type: Attraction Educational facility Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 15, 04:00pm

South Simcoe Theatre, The Doors Open Simcoe County

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South Simcoe Theatre, The

This not-for-profit community theatre is dedicated to creating exceptional and diverse community theatre experiences. Built in 1867 by the Lodge of Good Templars, its original use was as a Temperance Hall. In 1905, it became the Town Hall. In 1923, it was rebuilt as a community hall and became home to the South Simcoe Theatre in 1983.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1 Hamilton Street
Cookstown, Ontario
Email: info@thesouthsimcoethreatre.com
https://www.thesouthsimcoetheatre.com

Architecture

Year built: 1867; 1923
Building type: Government building Theatre

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 15, 04:00pm

St. James Anglican Church Doors Open Carleton Place

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St. James Anglican Church

With its steep roofline, dramatic bell tower and buttressed stone walls, St. James Anglican is a local landmark. This stone church was built in 1884 to replace a smaller frame church. Inside is the 1903 church organ and an honour roll of members of the congregation who served in various wars. The lovely bells can be heard across town!

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

225 Edmund Street
Carleton Place, Ontario
Email: admin-stjamescp@bellnet.ca
http://stjamescarletonplace.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1881
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: Mr. Carr

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Doors Open Peterborough

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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

The Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist is a landmark in downtown Peterborough. The church is built of Jackson Creek limestone and is one of the earliest examples of neo-Gothic architecture in Ontario. St. John's is a significant part of Peterborough’s heritage and a vibrant Anglican parish that serves both the spiritual and material needs of the community.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms

Contact info

99 Brock Street
Peterborough, Ontario
Email: stjohnsptbo@gmail.com
https://stjohnspeterborough.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1835-37
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: William Coverdale

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

St. John's Lodge No. 63 Doors Open Carleton Place

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St. John's Lodge No. 63

The cornerstone for this Masonic temple was laid on April 20, 1911. The upper level has been home to St. John's Lodge No. 63 since then. The lower storefronts were rented to bring in income. They were home to various businesses, including a movie theatre and a newspaper. The brick building is ornamented by marble keystones, pilasters, entablature and pediments.

  • Guided tours available
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

55 Bridge Street
Carleton Place, Ontario
Email: secretary@stjohns63.ca
https://www.stjohns63.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1911
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

Tri-Century Mill Doors Open Carleton Place

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Tri-Century Mill

The McArthur Woollen Mill, built in 1871, produced fine tweeds. Purchased and expanded in 1907, it then supplied wool for military uniforms. The mill closed in 1963. The current owners are converting the site into apartments, commercial and event space. During Doors Open, explore this renovation/restoration, visit near-complete apartments, and speak with the owners about future development on the site.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

150 Mill Street (on McArthur Island)
Carleton Place, Ontario
Email: casey@tricitycanada.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1870
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

Unity Design Studio Doors Open Peterborough

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Unity Design Studio

Unity Design Studio is an excellent example of adaptive reuse. In 2016, Unity Design Studio (formerly Lett Architects) purchased this historical building, constructed in 1875. During renovations, elements of the original building were reused and energy-efficient systems added. Unity Design Studio has a new annex location at 142 Simcoe Street — opening just in time for Doors Open Peterborough!

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

138 Simcoe Street
Peterborough, Ontario
Email: info@unitydesignstudio.ca
https://www.unitydesignstudio.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1875
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

Wedge Studio Doors Open Barrie

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Wedge Studio

Wedge Studio is an artist-run pottery studio located in the former Brown & Company building (a general store from circa 1873), which operated in these premises. Hundreds of bushels of grain flowed each day through the rear of the building, where the pottery studio is now located. During Doors Open, come and enjoy demonstrations of throwing on the potter’s wheel.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

117 Lakeshore Mews
Barrie, Ontario
Email: heather@wedgestudio.ca
https://www.wedgestudio.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1873
Building type: Commercial Gallery

Dates/hours open

Sep 14, 10:00am - Sep 14, 04:00pm

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village Doors Open Belleville

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Ameliasburgh Heritage Village

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village has grown from one building (a Wesleyan Methodist Church built in 1868) into a complex of museum buildings and displays. Come and visit a log cabin, display barns, an operational blacksmith shop, a carpenter’s shop, a sap shanty, dairy and beekeeping buildings, a stone building housing the Goldie Corliss flywheel and the de Vries Natural Heritage Collection.

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

Contact info

517 County Road 19
Ameliasburgh, Ontario
Email: museums@pecounty.on.ca
https://www.thecounty.ca/residents/services/museums/ameliasburgh-heritage-village

Architecture

Year built: from 1868
Building type: Attraction Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 12:00pm - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Meyers Creek Brewing Company Doors Open Belleville

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Meyers Creek Brewing Company

Meyers Creek Brewing took possession of this building in the fall of 2018. Over the course of the next five years — through the pandemic — they slowly peeled back the layers of renovations, ultimately uncovering the original 1884 brick building and its rich history. This beautiful space is now their taproom, with additions housing the brewery production business.

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

Contact info

60 Dundas Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: gretta@meyerscreekbrewing.ca
https://www.meyerscreekbrewing.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1884
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 12:00pm - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Zone Athletics (Home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics) Doors Open Belleville

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Zone Athletics (Home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics)

Zone Athletics, home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics, was founded in 2014. Now in their 11th year, they operate in two sections of the building — with programming available for all ages, from newborns to adults. They offer recreational cheerleading, tumbling and parkour, day camps, birthday parties, pre-school classes, gym rentals and much more. They also offer Quinte’s only all-star cheerleading program.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

1989 Old Highway 2
Belleville, Ontario
Email: info@pegasuscheer.com
https://zoneathletics.ca

Architecture

Building type: Attraction Commercial Educational facility

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 12:00pm - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Belleville City Hall Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville City Hall

Constructed in 1872-73 by architect John D. Evans (the builder was John Forin) as Belleville’s market building and town hall, this attractive structure — with its tall clock tower — has dominated the downtown landscape for over 150 years. Architect Bill White’s imaginative renovations (1987-88) preserved many original interior architectural features, while adding 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of new space.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

169 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: planning@belleville.ca
https://www.belleville.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872-73
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: John D. Evans (original building); Bill White (renovation)

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 02:00pm

Belleville Club, The Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville Club, The

The Belleville Club was officially established in 1914 as a private members' club. This 19th century Victorian building is at the corner of Front and Pinnacle streets.  The large room will accommodate up to 150 people, and the elegant, small dining room is intimate for 20 people. This venue is also great for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, birthday parties and celebrations of life.





  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

210 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: manager@bellevilleclub.ca
https://bellevilleclub.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1850s or 1860s
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink
Architect: Unknown

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Belleville Fire Station #1 Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville Fire Station #1

This fascinating, modern fire station houses administration, communication and fire prevention services. There is a museum attached that shows the history of Belleville fire services, where you can explore memorabilia and view the interesting Loyalty, Tradition and Progress exhibit. You can also see the Firefighter Memorial Rose Garden outside the main entrance, which was unveiled on September 11, 2022.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

60 Bettes Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: FirePrevention@Belleville.ca
https://www.belleville.ca/en/home-and-property/about-belleville-fire-and-emergency-services.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 2015
Building type: Museum Fire station

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 02:00pm

Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County Doors Open Belleville

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Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County

The Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County opened in 2016. A collaborative project, it was built as a partnership between the City of Belleville, the County of Hastings and the Hastings County Historical Society. The archives preserve the history of the community through records of local governments, individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: archives@cabhc.ca
https://www.cabhc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2016
Building type: Library
Architect: Shoalts and Zaback

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Corby Park Rose Garden Doors Open Belleville

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Corby Park Rose Garden

The Corby Park Rose Garden is in the old east village of Belleville, a great area for exploring heritage homes, just a few blocks from the Bay of Quinte. The garden has a stunning water fountain and, at the centre of it all, you get a beautiful view of the entire garden — perfect for a family outing or wedding.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

210 Ann Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tdeming@belleville.ca

Architecture


Ekort Realty Ltd. and Mortgage Architects Doors Open Belleville

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Ekort Realty Ltd. and Mortgage Architects

This 1824 stone building was once the home and bakery of Henry Corby (the bakery’s remains are still visible in the basement). The foundation and large open hearth are original. A third storey was added in about 1883 and the present brick façade in 1891. The original wood and tin ceiling is still visible on the store level.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

258 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: jamie@ekortrealty.com
https://ekortrealty.com

Architecture

Year built: 1824
Building type: Commercial Historical house
Architect: Unknown

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Glanmore National Historic Site Doors Open Belleville

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Glanmore National Historic Site

Glanmore is one of Belleville’s historical gems. Now a regional museum, it was built for banker J.P.C. Phillips. The house features elaborate restored interiors, period-room displays, European fine art and decorative objects. During your visit, explore the Tapestry of Voices: Celebrating Canada’s Languages exhibit (on tour from the Canadian Language Museum) and try your hand at some fun heritage games.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours
  • Activities and games

Contact info

257 Bridge Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: glanmoreinfo@belleville.ca
https://www.glanmore.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1883
Building type: Historical landmark Museum
Architect: Thomas Hanley

Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum Doors Open Belleville

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Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum is located on the main floor of the Belleville Armoury. The museum preserves the history of the militia, specifically the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, through the collection and preservation of military artifacts and documents of historical significance to the Regiment and its antecedent units.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

189 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: HastingsprinceedwardRegt.museum@gmail.com

Architecture

Year built: 1908
Building type: Military Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 04:00pm

Islamic Society of Belleville Doors Open Belleville

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Islamic Society of Belleville

The Islamic Society of Belleville is opening its doors during Doors Open to showcase this masjid, Islamic centre and school. Throughout the year, they offer regular Quran classes for kids, regular Fajr and Isha prayers, Friday Juma, Taraweeh Salat in Ramadhan and Eid prayers. Explore the architecture and culture of this centre and learn more about the Islamic faith.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

33 Moira Street West
Belleville, Ontario
Email: masjidbelleville@gmail.com
http://bellevillemasjid.ca

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Sep 07, 10:00am - Sep 07, 04:00pm