Innisfil
Event information
Digital Doors Open Innisfil
Explore some traditional Doors Open Innisfil sites without having to leave home. The following sites offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages.
Be Contemporary Gallery Doors Open Innisfil
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Home to Innisfil's newest art gallery, this site has a long and rich history spanning hundreds of years. It was long used as a general store, run by the Chantler family, and was the first home of the library in Stroud. The members of the Women’s Institute, seeing a need, donated over 100 books in 1912 to start the library. The primary caretakers of the fledgling library were Mrs. A. Neelands and her brother, C.E. Chantler. The library remained at the general store until Mrs. Neelands’ death in 1921. Later, the building was used as a medical centre. Today, it is the thriving Be Contemporary Gallery – complete with an online gallery and art sales. As part of Digital Doors Open, see the video below and enjoy a wander through the gallery space. The gallery has re-opened with COVID-19 safety measures in place (open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). All visitors must wear a face covering. Check their website for more information on these safety protocols.
- Digital Doors Open
- Video
- Collections and resources
- Self-guided tours available
Contact info
7869 Yonge StreetInnisfil, Ontario
Telephone: 705-436-7607
Email: enquire@becontemporarygallery.com
http://becontemporarygallery.com
Architecture
Year built: Early 1900sArchitectural style: Arts and crafts
Building type: Commercial, Historical house
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Saturday October 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Innisfil
Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre Doors Open Innisfil
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The Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre is an innovative health and wellness hub that is transforming how health care is delivered. The purpose of the Centre is to encourage health and wellness, connect with the community, foster a connection to nature, provide safe, accessible and comfortable social spaces, and support environmental responsibility. In this space, health-care providers and services are brought together to provide an integrated and optimized health-care system for the community. Services include family medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, physiotherapy, radiology, pharmacy, health and wellness programs, and more. (Check out the video below, as part of Digital Doors Open, to learn more about the Centre.) It is also home to the Horodynsky Community Kitchen and the Stewart and Betty Fisher Family Community Room. These multipurpose community spaces support the programs offered through the Centre, and are available to community members for business and social rentals. To learn more about the health-care services or virtual health and wellness programs available, visit their website. Or download this Healthy Habits Tracker and children’s activities – with colouring pages, games and more!
- Digital Doors Open
- Video
Architecture
Year built: 2019Architect: Lett Architects
Architectural style: Contemporary
Building type: Green building, Health-care facility
Landscape: Garden, Trail
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Saturday October 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Innisfil
Waters Passive House Doors Open Innisfil
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The Waters Passive House is the most energy-efficient home in Innisfil. Built in 2015, the house combines thick insulated walls, low air leakage, south-facing windows, energy-efficient windows, and a ventilation system for energy efficiency. Fun fact: The house has no furnace and is heated entirely by the heat generated by appliances, warm bodies, and the sun shining through the windows! It also has a 5-kilowatt solar generating system that provides electricity. (The video below explains how this system was installed.) There are also lush natural gardens surrounding the house. So, what is a passive house? Watch this video for a 90-second explanation!
- Digital Doors Open
- Video
Contact info
759 Happy Vale DriveInnisfil, Ontario
Telephone: 705-305-1128
www.facebook.com/waterspassivehouse
Architecture
Year built: 2015Architect: Alex Waters
Building type: Green building, Private residence
Landscape: Garden
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Saturday October 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Innisfil