While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

Swan Lake Centre for Conservation and Innovationin-person Doors Open Richmond Hill

New

  • In-person
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
Swan Lake Centre for Conservation and Innovation

Swan Lake, formed by receding glaciers during the last ice age, is a natural kettle lake. During Doors Open, this site will be exhibiting archaeology artifacts and ecological finds. Experience the archaeology lab as they demonstrate the process of identifying and analyzing cultural artifacts. Families will enjoy Indigenous games, pottery mending, bug hunts and scavenger hunts. Self-guided hikes.

Contact info

1229 Bethesda Side Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario

https://trca.ca/conservation/archaeology/

Architecture

Year built: 1920-35

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.