Hamilton
Event information
Digital Doors Open Hamilton
Explore some traditional Doors Open Hamilton sites without having to leave home. The following sites offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages.
Info from the City of Hamilton
Based on recommendations from the provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health, the City of Hamilton has cancelled all public gatherings and programs in their municipal facilities. These closures are being made to help slow the rate of COVID-19 infection in Hamilton and to protect our vulnerable populations and medical services.
We look forward to participating in Doors Open in 2021, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Doors Open Ontario!
Auchmar Manor House Doors Open Hamilton
Auchmar was originally home to the honourable Isaac Buchanan (a local businessman and politician). Throughout the years, Auchmar has also been home to the Young family (local entrepreneurs), the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Hungarian Sisters of Social Service. During Digital Doors Open, discover the history of the house and listen to a short lecture on the past, present and future of the property. View a photo tour of Auchmar below. And explore virtual tours and stories of the house and its past inhabitants on their Instagram page. Check their Instagram page daily for new photos and stories!
- Digital Doors Open
- Virtual tour
- Video
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
Architecture
Year built: 1852-54Architectural style: Gothic revival
Building type: Historical landmark, Historical house
Landscape: Park
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Monday September 7, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Hamilton
Dundurn National Historic Site - Dundurn Castle Doors Open Hamilton
This Italianate-style villa was built in 1834 for Sir Allan MacNab, one of Canada's first premiers. Digital Doors Open lets you experience what life upstairs and downstairs was like at this grand country estate through this extensive online guided tour (Flash required) – including the grounds and gardens. Learn about the castle in the video below. And get some baking and gardening tips from costumed staff.
- Digital Doors Open
- Virtual tour
- Video
- Kid-friendly
- National Historic Site (Canada)
- Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
Architecture
Year built: 1835Architect: Robert Wetherell
Architectural style: Italianate
Building type: Historical landmark, Historical house, Museum
Landscape: Park
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Monday September 7, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Hamilton
Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology National Historic Site Doors Open Hamilton
Witness the social and mechanical life of Canada’s early industrial revolution. Housed in a 160-year-old waterworks, this National Historic Site preserves two 70-ton steam-powered water pumping engines, perhaps the oldest surviving Canadian-built engines. During Digital Doors Open, explore the site through this informative virtual tour.
- Digital Doors Open
- Virtual tour
- Video
- National Historic Site (Canada)
Contact info
900 Woodward AvenueHamilton, Ontario
Email: steammuseum@hamilton.ca
www.hamilton.ca/steammuseum
Architecture
Year built: 1859Architect: Thomas Coltrin Keefer
Architectural style: Italianate
Building type: Historical landmark, Museum
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Monday September 7, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Hamilton