Richmond Hill
Event information
Digital Doors Open Richmond Hill
Explore some traditional Doors Open Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
Unfortunately, the decision has been made to cancel the Doors Open Richmond Hill 2020 event.
The health and safety of our residents, program participants, visitors and staff is a top priority. The City of Richmond Hill is making decisions in line with the direction from the Province and York Region Public Health in response to the COVID-19 situation.
Please visit the Richmond Hill website for more information.
David Dunlap Observatory Doors Open Richmond Hill
Since 1935, this observatory has been a research centre for the University of Toronto's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and a facility for public education and outreach. A popular site for Doors Open Richmond Hill in 2019, the David Dunlap Observatory gives us a glimpse into the skies above us from a spectacular facility. During Digital Doors Open, take a virtual tour of the site through the video below. Also, enjoy a short history of the site from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Or learn how to use a star finder to find your way around the night skies.
- Digital Doors Open
- Virtual tour
- Video
- Activities and games
- Kid-friendly
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
Architecture
Year built: 1935Architect: Mathers and Haldenby
Architectural style: Beaux arts
Building type: Attraction, Educational facility, Historical landmark
Landscape: Garden, Park
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Saturday October 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Richmond Hill