Belleville
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Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Belleville City Hall Doors Open Belleville
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 146 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
Architecture
Year built: 1872-73Architect: John D. Evans (original building); Bill White (renovation)
Building type: Government building, Historical landmark
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery Doors Open Belleville
This library has extensive collections, digitization services, computer labs, an art gallery, meeting rooms and more. Since 2016, the community archives have also been located here. The old library’s 1909 stained-glass window is prominently displayed in the new building. During Doors Open, visitors will have an opportunity to visit some of the staff areas normally off limits to patrons.
- Full wheelchair access
- Guided tours available
- Kid-friendly
- Parking
- Washrooms
Contact info
254 Pinnacle StreetBelleville, Ontario
Telephone: 613-968-6731
Email: tpross@bellevillelibrary.ca
www.bellevillelibrary.com
Architecture
Year built: 2006Architect: Zeidler Partnership Architects
Architectural style: Art moderne
Building type: Library, Museum
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Belleville Water Treatment Plant Doors Open Belleville
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The Belleville Water Treatment Plant, which supplies safe drinking water of a high quality to the city of Belleville, is located in Belleville’s west end overlooking the Bay of Quinte.
- Environment
Contact info
2 Sidney StreetBelleville, Ontario
Architecture
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County Doors Open Belleville
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
Contact info
254 Pinnacle StreetBelleville, Ontario
Telephone: 613-967-3304
Email: ahill@belleville.ca
www.cabhc.ca
Architecture
Year built: 2016Architect: Shoalts and Zaback
Building type: Library
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Corby Park Rose Garden Doors Open Belleville
The Corby Park Rose Garden is in the old east village in 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.
- Full wheelchair access
- Parking
Contact info
210 Ann StreetBelleville, Ontario
Architecture
Landscape: GardenDates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dinkel’s Restaurant and Paulo's Italian Trattoria Doors Open Belleville
Come and visit this popular eatery set in a building constructed in 1870 by John Forin (formerly the home of Lafferty's Billards). It is a three-storey building, consisting of three fire-proof containers built of brick and stone. Historical features include rounded arches in rusticated masonry framing, heavy, carved keystone arches, and a wooden cornice and brackets.
- Guided tours available
- Partial wheelchair access
- Washrooms
Architecture
Year built: 1870Architect: John Forin
Architectural style: Victorian
Building type: Commercial, Food and drink, Historical landmark
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Islamic Society of Belleville Doors Open 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
Contact info
33 Moira Street WestBelleville, Ontario
Telephone: 613-707-3861
Email: evi2005@gmail.com
www.bellevillemasjid.ca
Architecture
Building type: Place of worshipDates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parrott Riverfront Trail Doors Open Belleville
This paved and lit trail is 1.6 kilometres long (1 mile), travelling along the Moira River behind the historical downtown. Along this trail is a footbridge built in the early 1800s. To the north, it connects to the 5.2-kilometre (3-mile) Riverside Trail. To the south, it connects to the Zwicks Trail westward and the Kiwanis Bayshore Trail eastward.
- Environment
- Full wheelchair access
- Parking
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
Start at the corner of Front and Station streetsBelleville, Ontario
http://belleville.ca/images/uploads/Belleville_Trail_Map.pdf
Architecture
Building type: AttractionLandscape: Landscape, Trail
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Signal Brewery Doors Open Belleville
Henry Corby founded Corbyville in the early 1830s and opened a bakery. But, by 1859, a distillery was incorporated (called Alma Mills after his late wife), which quickly eclipsed the mill operations. Now, the building has been revitalized as a local brewery. Signal Beer is keeping the heritage of these buildings alive with great beer and world-class entertainment.
Contact info
86 River RoadCorbyville (Belleville), Ontario
Telephone: 613-779-8633
Email: richard@signal.beer
https://signal.beer
Architecture
Year built: 1850sArchitect: Henry Corby
Building type: Commercial, Food and drink, Historical landmark
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We Thrive Wellness Centre Doors Open Belleville
This building was the office for Henry “Harry” Corby Jr. and the operations of Corby Distilleries. It has a dressed stone lower storey designed in the Italian Renaissance, with a carriageway through the centre. In 1891, Corby added stone window pediments and carved classical detail in high-Victorian fashion. Today, an innovative health and wellness centre occupies the site.
Contact info
161 Front StreetBelleville, Ontario
Telephone: 613-779-7277
Email: sarah@wethrivewellness.ca
http://wethrivewellness.ca
Architecture
Year built: 1868-72Architect: Henry Corby
Building type: Commercial
Dates/hours open
Saturday October 17, 2020Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.