Quinte West
Event information
Digital Doors Open Quinte West
Explore some traditional Doors Open Quinte West sites without having to leave home. The following sites offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages.
National Air Force Museum of Canada Doors Open Quinte West
Established in 1984, the National Air Force Museum of Canada is dedicated to preserving and telling the history of Canadian military aviation. The museum – with over 7,000 square metres (75,000 square feet) of exhibition space with an adjoining 6-hectare (16-acre) air park – captures the spirit, daring and courage of the men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force – from the first flight on a frozen lake in Nova Scotia to today's humanitarian relief missions. While the site has reopened (check their website for COVID-19 protocols), there are still a number of excellent digital resources available for at-home visits. Start with the video below. Then check out their collections, including many aircraft, and their online exhibits, including Victory (about the end of the Second World War). The museum also features several Museum from Home activities – including a table hockey game, a colouring sheet (where you can design your own jersey to win a prize), the Be an Airman board game, and much more.
- Digital Doors Open
- Video
- Activities and games
- Collections and resources
- Kid-friendly
Architecture
Year built: 1984Building type: Attraction, Military, Museum
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Thursday December 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Quinte West
Quinte Waste Solutions Doors Open Quinte West
Quinte Waste Solutions is the municipal recycling service that has collected for nine member communities for over 25 years. At its Trenton location – known as the Material Recovery Facility – they process over 50 metric tonnes of household recycling each day. During Digital Door Open, watch the video below to see how recycling works - from curbside collection to the sorting line to the finished bales of recycled materials that are then sold to companies for new uses.
- Digital Doors Open
- Video
- Kid-friendly
Architecture
Year built: 1990Building type: Green building
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Saturday October 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Quinte West
Research Casting International (RCI) Doors Open Quinte West
Research Casting International is one of the world’s largest providers of museum technical services – specializing in the fabrication of paleontology displays. Their services include specimen mounting and restoration, molding and casting, exhibit fabrication, and more. Check out some of their current projects in this year’s Digital Doors Open tour below. Explore their facility and watch as they work on the restoration of a brontosaurus, blue whale and mastodon!
- Digital Doors Open
- Video
- Kid-friendly
Contact info
15 Dufferin AvenueTrenton, Ontario
Telephone: 613-394-7051
Email: bmcinroy@rescast.com
www.rescast.com
Architecture
Building type: Attraction, CommercialDates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Thursday December 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Quinte West
Trent Port Marina Doors Open Quinte West
The Trent Port Marina sits at the mouth of the Trent River. It is a first-class, city-owned facility that is well used by boaters and others in the community. Uniquely positioned close to downtown Trenton, the marina is close to fine dining, entertainment, shopping, historical sights and other tourist attractions. It provides easy access to the renowned Trent-Severn Waterway, the Rideau Canal, the Bay of Quinte and the Murray Canal, which leads to Lake Ontario. The main room has seen many weddings, birthdays, conferences and art and fashion shows since 2015. In 2020, the building will only be open to boaters. During Digital Doors Open, you can check out their interactive slip map for 374 fully serviced slips. Visitors can also enjoy an online photo gallery plus a variety of videos showcasing the site and its many uses - including the one shown below.
- Digital Doors Open
- Virtual tour
- Video
- Collections and resources
- Kid-friendly
Architecture
Year built: 2015Building type: Transportation
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Thursday December 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Quinte West