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Trinity Presbyterian Church Doors Open Loyalist Township

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Trinity Presbyterian Church

Until the late 1960s, the Amherstview Community Presbyterian Church hosted services in the Amherstview Public School. Following fundraising efforts, a new building was constructed, which opened on September 29, 1968. As part of the construction, local craftsman Jack Snelgrove built a stunning wooden sanctuary. During Doors Open, learn more about this church and marvel at its magnificent architecture.

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

Contact info

9 Manitou Crescent West
Amherstview, Ontario
https://trinityamherstview.com

Architecture

Year built: 1968
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: E. Sullivan

Dates/hours open

Jun 15, 10:00am - Jun 15, 04:00pm

McKay Art Centre Doors Open Markham

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McKay Art Centre

This distinctive example of Ontario vernacular architecture features Gothic revival and classical revival detailing. It was originally the home of Salem Eckardt, a local auctioneer. Group of Seven artist Frederick Varley lived here in his later years; he had a studio in the basement. The space now showcases the work of local artists and provides a studio for art instruction.

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

Contact info

197 Main Street
Unionville, Ontario
https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery/renting-space/mckay-art-centre/02-mckay-art-centre

Architecture

Year built: c. 1856
Building type: Museum Private residence

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 11:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Stiver Mill Community Centre Doors Open Markham

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Stiver Mill Community Centre

Unionville's restored Stiver Mill, a local landmark, now serves as a community centre and farmers’ market. Originally built as a grain elevator, the western portion of the structure is one of the last of its kind in the region. A feed mill was added to the east end in the 1930s. Come and enjoy family fun activities during Doors Open.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms

Contact info

9 Station Lane
Unionville, Ontario
https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/recreation/community-fitness-centres/stiver-mill-cc

Architecture

Year built: 1916
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 11:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Heintzman House Doors Open Markham

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Heintzman House

Heintzman House is one of the oldest buildings in Markham. Originally built as an adobe brick cottage dating from the early 19th century, the house was enlarged by Colonel George Crookshank in 1817. Charles T. Heintzman, grandson of the founder of Toronto’s Heintzman Piano Company, purchased the property in the 1930s and transformed the house into its present, elegant form.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

135 Bay Thorn Drive
Markham, Ontario
https://www.markham.ca/heintzmanhouse

Architecture

Year built: 1816
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Historical house

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Markham Heritage Estates Walking Tour Doors Open Markham

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Markham Heritage Estates Walking Tour

The Markham Heritage Estates is one of Markham’s most innovative heritage conservation initiatives and Canada’s first heritage subdivision. It offers a home for Markham’s threatened heritage dwellings that cannot be retained on their original sites. Buildings are relocated and restored by private individuals with staff guidance, on lots obtained from the city at reduced market rates. Prepare to be amazed!

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Meet opposite 11 Heritage Corners Lane for the walking tours
Markham, Ontario
https://www.markham.ca/Heritage

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Markham Museum Doors Open Markham

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Markham Museum

Located in the historical hamlet of Mount Joy, Markham Museum is situated on 10 hectares (25 acres) and operates out of historical and purpose-built structures. As part of Doors Open, enjoy a special vault tour with members from the curatorial team — a rare opportunity to see how items donated by the community are cared for. Pre-registration required.

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

Contact info

9350 Markham Road
Markham, Ontario
https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-museum

Architecture

Year built: 1971
Building type: Museum

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Markham Village Fire Station No. 97 Doors Open Markham

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Markham Village Fire Station No. 97

The design of this building was inspired by late 19th-century firehalls and features an 18-metre (60-foot) replica of a hose drying tower, historically common to most firehalls. This firehall was designed to fit into the context of historical Markham Village. During Doors Open Markham, come and visit the station and the fire safety house and learn more about fire prevention.

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

Contact info

209 Main Street North
Markham, Ontario
https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/neighbourhood-services/fire/services/fire-stations/01-fire-stations

Architecture

Year built: 1985
Building type: Fire station

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Markham Village Train Station Doors Open Markham

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Markham Village Train Station

The restoration of this original 1871 railway station was the first major project of the Markham Village Conservancy, with restoration completed in 2000. The exterior paint colours were reproduced from c. 1910 when the rail line was part of the Grand Trunk Railway. Today, the station serves GO Transit commuters and functions as a community centre for meetings and classes.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

214 Main Street North
Markham, Ontario
https://www.markhamvillage.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1870
Building type: Transportation

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Thornhill Village Library Doors Open Markham

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Thornhill Village Library

This mid-19th-century house was converted to a public library in the 1970s. It is a cherished local amenity that fits comfortably into Colborne Street’s exceptional historical streetscape. Recently, the library was featured in Deborah Kerbel’s ghost story Lure, published by Dundurn Press in 2010. The ghost of Ellen Ramsden, the original owner, is said to make the occasional appearance.

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

Contact info

10 Colborne Street
Markham, Ontario
https://markhampubliclibrary.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1851; renovated in the 1970s
Building type: Library
Architect: Napier Simpson Jr.

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Unionville Train Station Doors Open Markham

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Unionville Train Station

Plan to visit one of Canada’s oldest remaining railway stations and one of the few 19th-century stations still in its original trackside location. Constructed in 1870 for the Toronto & Nipissing Railway, this unique building is clad in board-and-batten siding with a gable roof and six-over-six paned windows. The municipality restored the building as a community centre in 1989.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

7 Station Lane
Unionville, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1870
Building type: Transportation
Architect: A.T. Button (Uxbridge)

Dates/hours open

Jun 08, 10:00am - Jun 08, 05:00pm

Suntech Greenhouses Ltd. Doors Open Ottawa

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Suntech Greenhouses Ltd.

Suntech is a commercial greenhouse that supplies Ottawa's grocery stores with tomatoes and cucumbers. They use hydroponics to reduce water consumption and give exact nutrients to the plants in conjunction with LED lights in certain crops. They also focus on providing the highest quality vegetables to local markets, meaning that their carbon footprint is reduced. Don’t miss the tasting tables!

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

Contact info

5541 Doyle Road
Manotick, Ontario
https://www.facebook.com/suntechgreenhouses

Architecture

Year built: 1999
Building type: Commercial Food and drink Farm

Dates/hours open

Jun 02, 10:00am - Jun 02, 04:00pm

Ottawa School of Art Doors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa School of Art

Located in the ByWard Market, this school is in a four-storey, three-bay stone building of solid appearance with a richly decorated principal façade. During Doors Open Ottawa, visitors can join school staff and students in the lobby as they celebrate the school’s 145th anniversary, or take a guided tour. Throughout the day, art and artifacts will be on display.

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

Contact info

35 George Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://artottawa.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1917
Building type: Educational facility Gallery

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 11:00am - Jun 01, 04:00pm

Applewood Farm Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Applewood Farm

Applewood Farm has been a part of Stouffville’s agricultural community for 50 years. The site has been featured on the hit television shows Schitt’s Creek and The Littlest Hobo. Visitors are welcome to explore the play area, walk the farm, enjoy a wagon ride and learn about the upcoming crops and pick-your-own season.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

12416 McCowan Road
Stouffville, Ontario
https://applewoodfarm.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1973
Building type: Farm

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 01, 04:00pm

Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre

Celebrate 100 years of York Regional Forest at this innovative LEED platinum-certified building, which creates more energy than it uses. Functioning as the hub for York Region Forestry’s educational programming, this centre was built using local and recycled materials. Explore the 100th anniversary display and take a guided tour of the facility.

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

Contact info

16389 Highway 48
Stouffville, Ontario
https://www.york.ca/environment/forests/outdoor-education

Architecture

Year built: 2015
Building type: Educational facility Green building
Architect: DIOLOG

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 01, 04:00pm

Bruce's Mill Conservation Area — Nature Centre Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Bruce's Mill Conservation Area — Nature Centre

Experience nature's gifts at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Park as you walk along the forest trails, zip your way through the high tree canopy, try your hand at disc golf, check out the BMX track, ask about their summer day camp options, and practise your swing on the driving range. Learn more about the park and its important conservation activities!

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

3291 Stouffville Road
Stouffville, Ontario
https://trca.ca/parks/bruces-mill-conservation-area

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 01, 04:00pm

Bytown Museum: Commissariat Building Doors Open Ottawa

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Bytown Museum: Commissariat Building

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Ottawa’s oldest stone building. The Bytown Museum offers tours of the Commissariat Building throughout the day. Come check out their new temporary exhibit and award-winning gallery renewal, a showcase of their historical costume collection and their vault. Enjoy a fresh lemonade next to the Ottawa lockstation, part of the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Contact info

1 Canal Lane
Ottawa, Ontario
https://bytownmuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: 1827
Building type: Historical landmark Museum
Architect: The Corps of the Royal Engineers, Thomas McKay

ByWard Market Building Doors Open Ottawa

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ByWard Market Building

The ByWard Market has been Lowertown’s focal point since 1848. This particular site has served as a market since 1875. The present building is the fifth to house the market. Home to food merchants, specialty boutiques and artisans operating in indoor and outdoor spaces, the ByWard Market Building is a landmark. For Doors Open, enjoy special tours, displays and presentations.

  • Food vendors
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

55 ByWard Market Square
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.byward-market.com

Architecture

Year built: 1928
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink Historical landmark
Architect: Richards and Abra, Barry Padolsky

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 02, 04:00pm

Canada Council Art Bank Doors Open Ottawa

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Canada Council Art Bank

With over 17,000 artworks by over 3,000 artists, the Canada Council Art Bank houses the largest collection of contemporary Canadian art in the world. The collection houses paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and prints by emerging and established artists, including a significant number of Indigenous artists. The collection is also regularly featured at the Canada Council for the Arts main office.

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

Contact info

921 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario
https://artbank.ca

Architecture

Building type: Museum Gallery

Cancer Research Labs at The Ottawa Hospital Doors Open Ottawa

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Cancer Research Labs at The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital is a world leader in cancer research. During Doors Open, discover fascinating cancer research with a behind-the-scenes tour of a lab, and an opportunity to explore the lab’s high-tech tools. For safety reasons, visitors must be 16 years or older. Forty-minute guided tours leave every hour from the Cancer Centre lobby. Space is limited. Registration is required.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours

Contact info

501 Smyth Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.ohri.ca/Programs/cancer_therapeutics

Architecture

Year built: 2011
Building type: Health-care facility

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Doors Open Ottawa

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Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum provides visitors with an immersive, seasonal experience that showcases rural life in the 1920s and 1930s in Eastern Ontario. Tour an operational sawmill and blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a 1927 Imperial Gas garage, a 1904 church and family homes. This year, they are excited to welcome Ottawa Fire Services back to the museum.

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

Contact info

2940 Old Montreal Road
Cumberland, Ontario
https://ottawa.ca/cumberlandmuseum

Architecture

Year built: 1900s to 1939
Building type: Attraction Educational facility Historical landmark Historical house Museum Place of worship Schoolhouse Farm

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 02, 04:00pm

Darul Khair Center, Stouffville Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Darul Khair Center, Stouffville

Welcome to the Darul Khair Center. As Muslims began moving to the Stouffville area, community members felt the need for a place to pray and unite with the community. During Doors Open, explore the mosque and participate in interesting activities for the whole family. Learn about Islamic history, the role of Canadian Muslims, and enjoy provided snacks.

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

Contact info

86 Ringwood Drive, Unit 36
Stouffville, Ontario
https://darulkhair.ca

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 01, 04:00pm

Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum Doors Open Ottawa

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Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact. It is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Now a museum, the Diefenbunker offers a one-of-a-kind experiential learning environment, coupled with award-winning programs, events and exhibitions. Registration required.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours
  • Activities and games
  • Kid-friendly
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse

Contact info

3929 Carp Road
Carp, Ontario
https://diefenbunker.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1961
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Military Museum
Architect: Defense Construction Canada

Gladstone Theatre, The Doors Open Ottawa

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Gladstone Theatre, The

The Gladstone Theatre has been a theatre for over 40 years. Initially a garage, it was turned into a 230-seat theatre in 1983 by the Great Canadian Theatre Company, with further renovations in 2007. By 2016, it was regularly hosting 12 stylistically diverse theatre companies, with more than 27,000 tickets being sold per year. Come and explore this unique site!

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

Contact info

910 Gladstone Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.thegladstone.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1983; 2007
Building type: Theatre

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 02, 04:00pm

Herb Garden, The Doors Open Ottawa

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Herb Garden, The

The Herb Garden is pleased not only to celebrate 30 years as a small family-run business operating a greenhouse in rural Ottawa, but also a 200-year-old farm property and heritage barns. During Doors Open Ottawa, visitors can explore the historical barns and learn about the family business before checking out the trails, labyrinth and garden.

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

Contact info

3840 Old Almonte Road
Almonte, Ontario
https://herbgarden.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1824
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark Farm
Architect: Michael Meehan

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 02, 04:00pm