Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor
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Doors Open Ontario:

Owen Sound

in-person event information

Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discover Owen Sound’s rich history and plan a day trip to explore heritage sites as part of Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust. Mark your calendar and enjoy these fabulous sites as part of the Doors Open tour.

Doors Open Ontario is a provincewide heritage tourism program that gives the public free access to explore fascinating heritage properties across Ontario. It showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities. 

This year, we are excited that the Gichi-Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden at Kelso Beach in Nawash Park will open our event with a sunrise ceremony (5:30 to 8 a.m.) to celebrate the summer solstice.

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Community information

The City of Owen Sound is located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay in a valley below the limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. It lies at the foot of the Bruce Peninsula, famous for its exceptional geography.

Known as the Scenic City, Owen Sound features an expansive harbour and bay, winding rivers, tree-lined streets, extensive parks and trails and a thriving, historical River District in the heart of the city.

Key natural attractions include Inglis Falls, Harrison Park, Kelso Beach Park and several conservation areas. The Bruce Trail forms a ribbon around the city along the escarpment, connecting waterfalls and revealing a wide array of flora and fauna, including rare ferns.

Once named a Cultural Capital of Canada, the city is home to numerous festivals and events, such as the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival, the Sweetwater Music Festival, the Waterfront Festival, the Salmon Spectacular fishing derby, the Concours d'Elegance and the Festival of Northern Lights.

We are thrilled to participate in Doors Open Ontario — a provincewide heritage tourism program that gives the public free access to explore fascinating heritage properties across Ontario. It showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities.

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