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Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Bishop's House of Glengarry, TheDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Bishop's House of Glengarry, The

For the first time since taking possession of the Bishop's House in 2026, Glengarry Fencibles Trust can host guests with accessibility needs. Please note that because of the front lawn's rolling topography/stone retaining wall, the lift is accessed via the 4739 Frog Hollow Road entrance. There, guests will also find parking and a veranda which opens to the central hallway.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Veterans/Military heritage

Contact info

20019 County Road 18
St. Raphael's, Ontario
Email: bbaxterb5@gmail.com
https://bishopshouse.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1808; wings added in 1924
Building type: Historical landmark
Architect: Raoul Gariepy (designed 1924 additions)

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Cornwall ArmouryDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Cornwall Armoury

The Cornwall Armoury, home of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, is a historic military building completed in 1938. Designed in a Scottish Baronial style, it features a striking stone-and-brick façade concealing one of Canada’s largest drill halls. The armoury serves as a training centre, regimental headquarters and symbol of the region’s proud military heritage.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Veterans/Military heritage

Architecture

Year built: 1939
Building type: Historical landmark Military Museum

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Cornwall Community Museum (The Wood House)Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Cornwall Community Museum (The Wood House)

This museum collects, preserves and displays historical artifacts related to Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Their exhibit spaces host a multitude of artifacts organized by theme — the founding of New Johnstown and the Royal Townships, a turn-of-the-century kitchen, industry, law, commerce, textile, community service, health care and more. Come and explore this fascinating museum!

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

160 Water Street West
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: brentwhitford@cornwallcommunitymuseum.ca
https://cornwallcommunitymuseum.wordpress.com

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type: Museum Private residence

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Cornwall Historical Walking TourDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Cornwall Historical Walking Tour

This 6-kilometre (3.7-mile) self-guided walking tour is a voyage into Cornwall’s heritage, depicting events and points of interest from the city’s past. The tour follows nearly 30 plaques that have been erected along Cornwall’s waterfront, downtown and in parts of Le Village in the city’s east end — representing industrial links, the former Cornwall Canal and the founding of New Johnstown.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Pick up a map and start your tour at the Cornwall Tourism info centre (100 Water Street East), or download one from the description above
Cornwall, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: Various
Building type: Historical landmark
Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Glengarry Pioneer MuseumDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Glengarry Pioneer Museum

Opened in 1962, the Glengarry Pioneer Museum has grown to include eight heritage buildings, including the Star Inn, a stagecoach stop in the 1860s. Its barroom is thought to be one of the oldest in Eastern Ontario. Other pioneer buildings on this site are the blacksmith shop, town hall, Orange Lodge, log barns, drive shed and cheese factory.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • French services available
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1645 County Road 30
Dunvegan, Ontario
Email: info@glengarrypioneermuseum.ca
https://glengarrypioneermuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1800-1910
Building type: Museum

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Heritage Centre, TheDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Heritage Centre, The

The Heritage Centre, originally the Winchester Township Town Hall, served as a courthouse, drill hall, movie theatre, firehall and many other things. The Chesterville and District Historical Society took over the building in 1984 and has been collecting artifacts and researching local history since. The building is now maintained by the Township of North Dundas.

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

Contact info

14 Victoria Street
Chesterville, Ontario
Email: chestervillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
https://chestervilleanddistricths.weebly.com

Architecture

Building type: Courthouse Military Museum Theatre Fire station

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 15

Historic SDG JailDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Historic SDG Jail

This jail has a rich history. It served as a maximum-security facility for nearly a century, housing some infamous criminals. It was notorious for its harsh conditions and alleged human rights violations. Today, the jail stands as a museum and popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the prison's past and the harsh realities of life behind bars.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

11 Water Street West
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: tourism@sdgcounties.ca
https://www.historicsdgjail.com

Architecture

Year built: 1833
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor CentreDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre

Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre

Located along the St. Lawrence River, Ontario Power Generation's (OPG's) Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre showcases the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as well as the communities and people affected. Come explore our exciting, informative and interactive displays that make our visitor centre a key tourist destination in the Cornwall area.

  • French services available
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

2500B Second Street West
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: Vcreservations@opg.com
https://www.opg.com/saunders

Architecture

Year built: 2010
Building type: Attraction Commercial Green building Museum
Architect: Thompson Rosemount Group

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Sir John Johnson Manor HouseDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Sir John Johnson Manor House

Along the Raisin River lies one of the oldest homes in Ontario. This Georgian-style house was built for Sir John Johnson (a soldier, Loyalist and public servant) between 1784-92. This site was chosen because it is a natural location for water-powered mills. The house is now a National Historic Site, dedicated to preserving local history through archives and tours.

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

Contact info

19692 William Street
Williamstown, Ontario
Email: sirjohnjohnsonmanorhouse@bellnet.ca
http://sirjohnjohnsonmanorhouse.weebly.com

Architecture

Year built: Begun in 1784
Building type: Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

St. John the Evangelist Anglican ChurchDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

This church — complete with belfry and three bells — is an architectural gem. It was built on the McLennan Estate in 1898. Surrounded by parkland, it is commonly known as "The Church in the Wildwood." It is part of the Area Parish of the St. Lawrence, along with Christ Church Seaway in Long Sault and Trinity Church in Cornwall.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

20788 South Service Road
Lancaster, Ontario
Email: tessanikolakakis@yahoo.ca
https://www.saintlawrenceparish.org/st-john-the-evangelist

Architecture

Year built: 1898
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: John William Hurrell Watts

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16

St. Raphael's RuinsDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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St. Raphael's Ruins

In 1970, a fire consumed the church of St. Raphael’s, one of the earliest Roman Catholic churches in English-speaking Canada. Fortunately, the outer walls were spared and today its impressive scale and fine masonry work continue to attract tourists to the site. The ruins were declared a National Historic Site in 1999.

  • French services available
  • Guided tours available
  • 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

19998 County Road 18
South Glengarry, Ontario
Email: ednjudyallinott@comcast.net
https://saintraphaelsruins.com

Architecture

Year built: 1821
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 15 - Aug 16