During Doors Open Waterloo Region, visit the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum — the largest community museum in Ontario! Explore local history and learn about the region's commitment to managing and reducing waste. Enjoy presentations from the Region of Waterloo's Waste Management department and enter a draw to win a green bin prize pack! Pre-registration is recommended.

Come and enjoy captivating demonstrations, hands-on experiences and a journey through centuries of tradition. Celebrating 75 years in the Forest City, this site will allow you to explore displays of handmade items and witness the creation of a special wall hanging. Get creative and make your own handwoven masterpiece to cherish. And discover how these ancient arts still thrive.

Come for an immersive journey into fire safety! Learn essential tips to prevent kitchen fires — the top cause of fires in Ontario. Explore artifacts and images that showcase the heroic evolution of fire services. Step into history at the historical London Fire Department and iconic fire hall in Old North. Prepare for an exhilarating experience in fire safety education.

During Doors Open London, take a guided tour of the London Police Headquarters! Experience exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the London Police Service's history and operations. Get the rare opportunity to peek inside a police vehicle and learn about different police units. Explore the firearms range, view various displays and see specialized equipment up close.

Take the rare opportunity to see inside this landmark pumping station. The pump room and pump house office have changed little in 100 years — with original ceilings, trim, walls and other fixtures and artifacts. One pump still draws water. Decommissioned pumps are in place and carefully preserved. Additional facilities have increased station capacity to 40.3 million litres daily.

Owners Adam and Hannie began making cheese 43 years ago in Holland. They moved to this dairy farm in 1996 and Mountainoak Cheese was launched in 2012. Following a traditional Dutch recipe, fresh Mountainoak milk is made into high-quality, all-natural, award-winning Mountainoak gouda with wholesome ingredients. Come and see how this cheese is made. No pets (guide dogs excepted).

Explore the fascinating world of archaeology by visiting the Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA). Discover the intricate workings of archaeologists as they showcase soil flotation, ground-penetrating radar and more. Meet experts from the MOA, the Ontario Archaeological Society’s London Chapter and Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants for an immersive experience in the life of an archaeologist in the Forest City.

Founded by four University of Waterloo graduates, OTTO Motors is a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots. These self-driving vehicles automate material movement inside busy factories and warehouses to create safer, more productive and more fulfilling workplaces for manufacturers worldwide. See where and how robots are tested, watch live demos and talk with the team. Access by guided tour only.

Perimeter sparks big ideas and collaborations. The world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics, Perimeter fosters interdisciplinary research into the workings of the universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Explore its award-winning design, from quiet nooks to ubiquitous blackboards. Learn about their work and research areas as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Located in the lower level of the Township of Woolwich's Breslau Community Centre, this former satellite branch is being converted into a full-service library (renovations will be complete in time for Doors Open). The building’s luxury-home feel comes after it was a sales centre for the Empire Communities' Riverland subdivision, who sold it to the township in 2012 for $2.

Located on the main floor of a former schoolhouse, this library comprises two rooms (the adult and children departments), which were once classrooms. The library shares the building with the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society and Theatre Wellesley (also part of Doors Open). Adaptive reuse-themed Take-and-Make kits for kids will also be available (supplies limited, so visit early).

Discover the stunning transformation of the Savvas Chamberlain Music Building at Wilfrid Laurier University. Come and explore the 2,226-square-metre (23,958-square-foot) renovation and addition, creating a prominent campus gateway. Visit the new classrooms, performance venues and practise rooms with the Faculty of Music. Learn about their community programming and the Making Space for Music initiative, showcasing musical excellence at Laurier.

Discover the hidden history of Canadian radar at The Secrets of Radar Museum. Preserving experiences and artifacts from those who safeguarded secrets for 50 years, they ignite curiosity in history, science and technology. Engage with exhibitions, outreach and programming, and explore radar's military and civilian impact. Join them in honouring veterans and sharing their stories in a therapeutic, accessible environment.

Discover the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC). Embark on a cultural adventure with a scavenger hunt. Piece together a map filled with intriguing facts about SLNRC members' cultures and nationalities to uncover the hidden code representing them. Test your knowledge by playing the game "matching London celebrities," where you match the celebrities with their achievements.

You’ve passed it many times, maybe seen it on television or YouTube. But have you been inside? St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, at the corner of Queen Street North and Weber Street East, was rebuilt in 1907. This year, the congregation celebrates 170 years. In the past, Prime Minister Mackenzie King attended St. Andrew’s. Come and learn more about this iconic church.

Peek behind the curtain of the Studio Theatre for this community group has performed a variety of plays since 1997 as part of their mission to have fun while providing an exciting and entertaining community theatre experience. While you’re in the historical schoolhouse building, visit the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society and the Region of Waterloo Library’s Wellesley Branch.

Explore urban agriculture and ecological restoration at this farm during Doors Open London. Join farm tours, volunteer sessions and learn to make seed balls with native pollinator plants. Browse their market stand for fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers available for purchase both days. Discover how they are impacting food security and sustainability in the community through hands-on experiences and education.

The Waterloo Coin Society was founded in 1959 to encourage and promote the collection and study of coins, tokens, paper money, medals, badges, trade money and other currency-related collectibles. Chat with knowledgeable members and browse the collections, which include souvenir treasury notes and medals featuring iconic Waterloo Region landmarks. (Note: Located in the Perimeter Institute during Doors Open.)

Explore Waterloo Region’s oldest buildings — the 1852-53 Gaol (jail) and the 1878 Governor’s House — and learn how community action saved them from demolition. By combining designation with adaptive reuse, the granite Gaol houses Provincial Offences courtrooms. And the Governor’s House (jail warden’s home) contains legal offices. Questions? The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) North Waterloo Branch will be on-hand.

Enjoy this rare opportunity to receive a guided tour of the Waterloo ION Maintenance Facility — including the Control Centre, Maintenance Shop and Rail Yard. See for yourself how the Grand River Transit keeps its fleet of vehicles in top condition, learn about maintenance schedules and techniques and ask questions about the operation of Waterloo Region’s transit system.

Art and history collide at the 1860 Jacob Eby Farmhouse where the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop has operated since 1967. This non-profit co-operative — with its well-equipped pottery studio — offers classes to the public and organizes pottery sales and charity events. A site tour includes the kitchen, wheel room, glaze room and basement electric kiln room — as well as demonstrations. Parking notice!

Explore the Historical Room located upstairs in the old schoolhouse in Wellesley. Home to the historical society since 1979, this great space includes a collection of approximately 1,000 artifacts and documents, 2,000 photographs and 200 books. While you’re visiting the building, be sure to visit Theatre Wellesley and the Region of Waterloo Library’s Wellesley Branch as well.

Built in 1879, Wesley United Church is situated in Galt’s historical civic square, adjacent to Cambridge Farmer’s Market and historical city hall. Explore the sanctuary, chapel and hall featuring the Apple Café (where apple dumplings and coffee are sold). Proceeds from this café fund local charities as well as the regular maintenance and upkeep of the church’s beautiful pipe organ.

Discover the rich history of this building through displays showcasing its evolution since 1886, featuring businesses like Westland Brothers Paint and Wallpaper, Huffman’s & Perkins and Lamont Pharmacy. Delve into its narrative with talks by historian Dan Doroshenko. Enjoy an art exhibition by Denise Antaya and Lorrie Robertson, with stunning portrayals of Wortley Village and London’s Old South neighbourhood.

The Willibald Farm Distillery and Kitchen is located in beautiful Ayr, which celebrates its bicentennial this year! Take a guided tour of this first-generation farm distillery and brewery, which produces grain-to-glass spirits, canned cocktails and beer. The operation is in a converted century barn on a 40-hectare (100-acre) former dairy farm that also raises heritage cattle and runs an apiary.