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Brampton

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Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Brampton's history and culture at unique locations — through guided tours, walking tours, historical and cultural information, and entertainment.

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12 In-person Doors Open sites

Air Canada Flight 621 MemorialDoors Open Brampton

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Air Canada Flight 621 Memorial

On July 5, 1970, Air Canada flight 621 — a Douglas DC8 CF-TIW plane — crashed into a farm field at 8:05 a.m. All 100 passengers and nine flight crew perished. In 2013, the site was designated as a cemetery with a plaque listing all 109 victims' names. As part of this memorial, there are 109 marker stones and a memorial garden.

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

Contact info

70 Degrey Drive
Brampton, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 2013
Building type: Cemetery

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

AlderleaDoors Open Brampton

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Alderlea

Alderlea, meaning meadow of alder trees, is a well-preserved heritage building, built at the height of the Victorian era. It is one of the finest examples of Italianate villa architecture in Ontario. Following careful restoration, this 19th-century mansion has plenty to offer. Come and see how the house has been adapted for use as a popular heritage venue.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

40 Elizabeth Street South
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Alderlea@brampton.ca
https://thealderlea.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1867
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: Taylor Hazel (2009-13 renovations)

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Brampton ArmouryDoors Open Brampton

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Brampton Armoury

One of 11 drill halls built in Ontario between 1876 and 1918, the Brampton Armoury was recognized as a federal heritage building in 1991 and listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2008. The Lorne Scots have been serving the community of Peel in Brampton since 1866 and continue to train out of this facility.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

2 Chapel Street
Brampton, Ontario
Email: LorneScots.PAO@forces.gc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1914
Building type: Educational facility Government building Historical landmark Military
Architect: Department of Militia and Defence

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Brampton Downtown Heritage WalkDoors Open Brampton

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Brampton Downtown Heritage Walk

Coming soon!

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

Start at the Four Corners, Queen Street East and Main Street North
Brampton, Ontario
Email: scollie1957@gmail.com

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Four Corners Branch LibraryDoors Open Brampton

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Four Corners Branch Library

Come and discover Brampton’s past at the Local History collection in the Four Corners Branch Library. Special items housed here include books and newspapers tracing Brampton’s fascinating history. Learn about the city's early settlement, the signing of the Ajetance Treaty, the rise of the railways, Brampton’s legacy as “The Flower Town of Canada” and the development of its public institutions.

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

Architecture

Year built: 1973; renovation 1991
Building type: Library
Architect: Lambur Scott Architects, Inc.

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Grace United ChurchDoors Open Brampton

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Grace United Church

This church is distinguished by a tall front façade, distinctive steeple, polychromatic brickwork, three double-door entrances and lancet windows. The sanctuary has wonderful woodwork, a gallery with an intricate wrought-iron railing, and over 40 stained-glass windows. The Casavant pipe organ, installed in 1924, was given by the Duggan family in memory of those who served in the First World War.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

156 Main Street North
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Office@graceunitedbrampton.com
https://www.graceunitedbrampton.com

Architecture

Year built: 1867-89
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: Jesse Perry

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Lorne Scots Regimental MuseumDoors Open Brampton

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Lorne Scots Regimental Museum

This museum is housed in the historical Carnegie Library. Built in 1906, it was one of 110 libraries constructed across Ontario with grants from the Carnegie Foundation. It served as the Brampton Library until the early 1970s. It then became office space for many years. It then sat empty (except for the Brampton Concert Band) until this museum moved in.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

55 Queen Street East
Brampton, Ontario
https://www.lornesmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1906
Building type: Historical landmark Library Military Museum
Architect: Alexander F. Wickson

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Mount Pleasant Village LibraryDoors Open Brampton

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Mount Pleasant Village Library

At the heart of Mount Pleasant Village is its public square and unique shared space for a public school, library and city community rooms. Be sure to visit the two-storey light-filled library, with services and programs for all ages and interests. The library is connected by a glass link to a restored train station, which houses community programming space.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

100 Commuter Drive
Brampton, Ontario
Email: jdickenson@bramptonlibrary.ca

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility Historical landmark Library Transportation Archives
Architect: Makrimachalos Cugini Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Old Fire HallDoors Open Brampton

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Old Fire Hall

The Old Fire Hall was built in 1854 and served as Brampton's first municipal building, originally for use as a market hall, as well as the fire company. By 1880, the second floor served as the council chambers. The Old Fire Hall, minus the fire bell, now serves as office space for the Regional Headquarters of The Lorne Scots.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

6 Chapel Street
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Ian.smith2@forces.gc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1854
Building type: Government building Historical landmark Military Fire station

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Rose Theatre, TheDoors Open Brampton

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Rose Theatre, The

The Rose is a magnificent performing arts venue and iconic feature of downtown Brampton — a destination for local and world-renowned performers, providing opportunities for culture lovers to experience talent in an extraordinary setting. Architecturally and acoustically sublime, the venue boasts two performance venues for large shows and intimate experiences. As part of Doors Open, take an exclusive backstage tour.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

1 Theatre Lane
Brampton, Ontario
https://tickets.brampton.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2004-06
Building type: Attraction Theatre
Architect: Page and Steele Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21

Springdale Branch LibraryDoors Open Brampton

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Springdale Branch Library

Come and visit Brampton Library’s award-winning LEED gold building. This beautiful library offers spacious areas to browse materials to borrow, read and study and offers programs for all ages, including their much-loved Family Storytime in the stunning children's area. During Doors Open, explore their digital collections, enjoy a makerspace demo and spin the wheel to win prizes.

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

Architecture

Year built: 2018
Building type: Green building Library
Architect: Tyler Sharp, RDH Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 21 - Sep 21