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Belleville

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Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doors Open Belleville is back! This year, there will be several new sites — including a few from neighbouring Prince Edward County — along with familiar sites from the past. We look forward to seeing you.

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19 In-person Doors Open sites

Ameliasburgh Heritage VillageDoors Open Belleville

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Ameliasburgh Heritage Village

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village has grown from one building (a Wesleyan Methodist Church built in 1868) into a complex of museum buildings and displays. Come and visit a log cabin, display barns, an operational blacksmith shop, a carpenter’s shop, a sap shanty, dairy and beekeeping buildings, a stone building housing the Goldie Corliss flywheel and the de Vries Natural Heritage Collection.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Architecture

Year built: from 1868
Building type: Attraction Museum
Architect: unknown

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Belleville City HallDoors Open Belleville

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Belleville City Hall

Constructed in 1872-73 by architect John D. Evans (the builder was John Forin) as Belleville’s market building and town hall, this attractive structure — with its tall clock tower — has dominated the downtown landscape for 150 years. Architect Bill White’s imaginative renovations (1987-88) preserved many original interior architectural features, while adding 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of new space.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms

Contact info

169 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: planning@belleville.ca
https://www.belleville.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872-73
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: John D. Evans (original building); Bill White (renovation)

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Belleville Club, TheDoors Open Belleville

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Belleville Club, The

The Belleville Club was incorporated in 1914 as a men’s club on the corner of Front and Pinnacle streets. It still maintains its post-Victorian elegance – with high ceilings, expansive staircases, Persian carpets, hardwood floors and rich oak panelling in the main dining room. Today, the club remains a go-to venue for weddings, celebrations of life, live music and other functions.

  • 2023 theme: Food
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

210 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: manager@bellevilleclub.ca
https://bellevilleclub.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1850s or 1860s
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink
Architect: unknown

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Belleville Fire Station #1Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville Fire Station #1

This fascinating, modern fire station houses administration, communication and fire prevention services. There is a museum attached that shows the history of Belleville fire services, where you can explore memorabilia and view the interesting Loyalty, Tradition and Progress exhibit. You can also see the Firefighter Memorial Rose Garden outside the main entrance, which was unveiled on September 11, 2022.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Architecture

Year built: 2015
Building type: Museum Fire station

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings CountyDoors Open Belleville

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Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County

The Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County opened in 2016. A collaborative project, it was built as a partnership between the City of Belleville, the County of Hastings and the Hastings County Historical Society. The archives preserve the history of the community through records of local governments, individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: archives@cabhc.ca
https://www.cabhc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2016
Building type: Library
Architect: Shoalts and Zaback

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Corby Park Rose GardenDoors Open Belleville

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Corby Park Rose Garden

The Corby Park Rose Garden is in the old east village of Belleville, a great area for exploring heritage homes, just a few blocks from the Bay of Quinte. The garden has a stunning water fountain and, at the centre of it all, you get a beautiful view of the entire garden — perfect for a family outing or wedding.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Videos

Contact info

210 Ann Street
Belleville, Ontario

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Ekort Realty Ltd. and Mortgage ArchitectsDoors Open Belleville

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Ekort Realty Ltd. and Mortgage Architects

This 1824 stone building was once the home and bakery of Henry Corby (the bakery’s remains are still visible in the basement). The foundation and large open hearth are original. A third storey was added in about 1883 and the present brick façade in 1891. The original wood and tin ceiling is still visible on the store level.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

258 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: jamie@ekortrealty.com
https://ekortrealty.com

Architecture

Year built: 1824
Building type: Commercial
Architect: unknown

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Glanmore National Historic SiteDoors Open Belleville

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Glanmore National Historic Site

Glanmore is an excellent example of Second Empire architecture in Canada. Now a regional museum, it was built for banker J.P.C. Phillips. This year, with Glanmore celebrating its 50th anniversary as a museum and its 140th since the house was constructed, it will be hosting a special exhibit in the basement. Visitors can also take part in a scavenger hunt.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours
  • Activities and games

Contact info

257 Bridge Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: glanmoreinfo@belleville.ca
https://www.glanmore.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1883
Building type: Historical landmark Museum
Architect: Thomas Hanley

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment MuseumDoors Open Belleville

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Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum

This building, designed as a Class B facility for a single army unit, is based on the standard American armoury model, with offices on the main floor, lecture rooms and messes on the second, a janitor’s apartment on the third and firing ranges in the main hall. The museum, located on the main floor, has exhibits on local military history.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

189 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: HastingsprinceedwardRegt.museum@gmail.com

Architecture

Year built: 1908
Building type: Military Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Islamic Society of BellevilleDoors Open Belleville

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Islamic Society of Belleville

The Islamic Society of Belleville is opening its doors during Doors Open to showcase this masjid, Islamic centre and school. Throughout the year, they offer regular Quran classes for kids, regular Fajr and Isha prayers, Friday Juma, Taraweeh Salat in Ramadhan and Eid prayers. Explore the architecture and culture of this centre and learn more about the Islamic faith.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

33 Moira Street West
Belleville, Ontario
Email: masjidbelleville@gmail.com
http://bellevillemasjid.ca

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Macaulay Heritage ParkDoors Open Belleville

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Macaulay Heritage Park

Macaulay Heritage Park is a picturesque site featuring Macaulay House (built in the 1830s and restored to the mid-1850s), the historical former Church of St. Mary Magdalene (now a museum), the old St. Mary Magdalene Parish Cemetery, heritage gardens and Carriage House. The museum currently houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Indigenous history of Prince Edward County.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available

Architecture

Year built: 1830
Building type: Cemetery Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Memorial ArenaDoors Open Belleville

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Memorial Arena

Opened in 1929, this arena was the home ice of the Belleville McFarlands, who won the Canadian national championship in 1958 and defeated the Soviet Union in 1959. The arena closed in 2010. Today, it is often used for film shoots. Memorial Market Place Inc. is planning to redevelop the space while incorporating several of the building's original features.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

15 Market Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: hmurphy@taskforce-eng.com
https://www.memorialmarketplace.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1929
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Meyers Creek Brewing CompanyDoors Open Belleville

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Meyers Creek Brewing Company

Meyers Creek Brewing took possession of this building in the Fall of 2018. Over the course of the next five years — through the pandemic — they slowly peeled back the layers of renovations, ultimately uncovering the original 1884 brick building and its rich history. This beautiful space is now their taproom, with additions housing the brewery production business.

  • 2023 theme: Food
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

60 Dundas Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: gretta@meyerscreekbrewing.ca
https://www.meyerscreekbrewing.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1884
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Parrott Riverfront TrailDoors Open Belleville

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Parrott Riverfront Trail

This paved and lit trail is 1.6 kilometres long (1 mile), travelling along the Moira River behind the historical downtown. Along this trail is a footbridge, opened in October 2022 to replace the early 1800s original. To the north, it connects to the Riverside Trail. To the south, it connects to the Zwicks Trail and the Kiwanis Bayshore Trail.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available

Architecture

Building type: Attraction

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Quinte Ballet School of CanadaDoors Open Belleville

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Quinte Ballet School of Canada

The Quinte Ballet School of Canada is committed to teaching, promoting and presenting the joy of dance at both the professional and recreational levels, providing dancers with well-rounded training, connecting them to the dance world, and supporting them throughout their journey. During Doors Open, visitors can explore the facility and ask questions of the staff during this open house tour.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

196 Palmer Road
Belleville, Ontario
Email: ADP@Quinteballetschool.com
https://quinteballetschool.com

Architecture

Year built: 2002
Building type: Educational facility

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

We Thrive Wellness CentreDoors Open Belleville

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We Thrive Wellness Centre

This building was the office for Henry “Harry” Corby Jr. and the operations of Corby Distilleries. It has a dressed stone lower storey designed in the Italian Renaissance, with a carriageway through the centre. In 1891, Corby added stone window pediments and carved classical detail in high-Victorian fashion. Today, an innovative health and wellness centre occupies the site.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

161 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: sarah@wethrivewellness.ca
https://wethrivewellness.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1868-72
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Henry Corby

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Wellington Heritage MuseumDoors Open Belleville

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Wellington Heritage Museum

The Wellington Heritage Museum is located in the heart of the village of Wellington. It was built in 1885 as a Quaker meeting house. Today, it features exhibits on local history and a beautiful heritage garden — developed by the Friends of the Museum’s Heritage Garden Project — that showcases an original work of contemporary sculpture by Philippe Pallafray.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Architecture

Year built: 1885
Building type: Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

YourTVDoors Open Belleville

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YourTV

YourTV is Belleville’s local TV station, owned by Cogeco. It provides community access and community-oriented programming for the Bay of Quinte Region — including sports, current events, political shows, concerts, TV Bingo and much more. Content is produced with the assistance of volunteers. First known as Cablevue, then TVCOGECO, it has been YourTV since 2018.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

297 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: ann.werkhoven@cogeco.com
https://yourtv.tv/belleville

Architecture

Year built: 1970s
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09

Zone Athletics (Home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics)Doors Open Belleville

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Zone Athletics (Home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics)

Zone Athletics, formerly Pegasus Cheer Athletics, was founded in 2014. Now in their 10th year, they operate in three sections of the building — with programming available for all ages, from newborns to adults. They offer recreational cheerleading, tumbling and parkour, day camps, birthday parties, pre-school classes, gym rentals and much more. They also offer Quinte’s only all-star cheerleading program.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1989 Old Highway 2
Belleville, Ontario
Email: info@pegasuscheer.com
https://pegasuscheer.com

Architecture

Building type: Attraction Commercial Educational facility

Dates/hours open

Sep 09 - Sep 09