Constructed in 1889 by John E. Belcher as North Ward School, the building was expanded in 1907 and renamed Queen Alexandra School. Prospective teachers studying at the nearby Normal School used it as a model school for training. Since 1975, it has been home to the Activity Haven Senior Centre, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

All Saints’ Anglican Church was constructed in 1909 to replace an earlier 1891 church, which now serves as the Parish Hall. In 2025, the congregation is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Come visit this distinctive Peterborough church, admire its beautiful collection of stained glass, enjoy an organ recital at 1 p.m. and explore historical displays with refreshments in the Parish Hall.

Join local historian Gord Young for a walking tour of the historic Auburn neighbourhood. Learn the story of this once thriving hamlet, first settled by the Stewart and Reid families in 1823. Tours offered from the Auburn Bible Chapel hourly between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Drive north of Peterborough to Camp Kawartha’s Clear Lake site to see a new sleeping cabin and the Rotary Health Centre, designed and built by Straworks. Learn how the Peterborough-based builder uses straw bales and other natural, locally sourced materials to construct some of the most environmentally sound structures in Canada.

Hutchison House, one of the oldest limestone houses in Peterborough, was built by the community in 1837 for its first physician, Dr. John Hutchison. The house was restored and opened as a museum in 1978. During Doors Open, explore “Together From Apart: Stories of Immigration,” a temporary exhibit by the Fleming College Museum Management and Curatorship Program students.

Constructed between 1837-43, the Scotts Mills dam and lock allowed steamships to pass through Whitlaw’s Rapids to Peterborough. Today, Lock 19 is the only lock remaining on the Trent-Severn Waterway to retain its original masonry. The dam was rebuilt in 1904 and again in 2023, with new public-friendly landscaping, allowing visitors to admire this feat of engineering.

The Peterborough & County Military Museum, located on the ground floor of the Peterborough Armoury and operated by knowledgeable volunteers, displays items from the area’s long military history. Peterborough residents have served from the War of 1812, through the 1837 Rebellion and 1866 Fenian Raids, in both World Wars and the Korean War, to present day as peacemakers and peacekeepers.

The Peterborough Museum & Archives tells the story of the city and its surrounding area. The present building was constructed in 1967 by architect Eberhard Zeidler to mark Canada's centennial. In 2017, a highly acclaimed restoration was completed. During Doors Open, come and explore their fall exhibit “artiFACTS,” and tour the Holodomor National Awareness Tour’s mobile classroom.

In 1965, a coalition of amateur thespians bought the fire-scorched St. Luke's Anglican Church and converted it into a community theatre. The Peterborough Theatre Guild has been entertaining audiences ever since. Tour backstage to see the set-building workshop, wardrobe and props collections, light and sound booths, and make-up demonstrations. Then take a seat and enjoy 10-minute plays.

The Quaker Park Tennis Club is a picturesque spot beside the Otonabee River. Built by the Quaker Fellowship in 1922, it was originally used by Quaker Oats employees and their families as a social club. The original log clubhouse is still in use today and retains many of its original finishes. Maybe you’ll discover that tennis is for you!

Built in 1892 for industrialist James Kendry, Sadleir House is a striking Queen Anne home that has been turned into a vibrant community hub. Now run by the PR Community and Student Association, this not-for-profit centre hosts concerts, exhibitions and more. Enjoy refreshments, local art displays and staff-led tours that celebrate the building’s rich history.

William Dixon House was constructed in 1837 by one of six original families to settle in Smith Township. An early example of Georgian architecture, it is among the oldest and few remaining stone dwellings in Peterborough. Dixon used stone from his quarry and timber trimmed at his sawmill to construct his hilltop home, once encircled by an elegant two-storey veranda.