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Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor

Haldimand

event information

Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doors Open Haldimand invites residents and visitors to explore a diverse range of heritage buildings, community spaces, local archives and Black History sites. Delve into familiar built heritage and cultural spaces with uniquely Haldimand guided tours, guest speakers and more. Join in our 'Grand' adventure!

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Caledonia Grand Trunk Railroad StationDoors Open Haldimand

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Caledonia Grand Trunk Railroad Station

Learn about local train history and explore this station and museum, built in 1908, now an event and rental space. The museum hosts a historical water tower and a restored caboose train car that is being transformed into a museum exhibit that displays the massive restoration project that took place in 1996.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

1 Grand Trunk Lane
Caledonia, Ontario
Email: caledoniatrainstation@cschn.org

Architecture

Year built: 1908
Building type: Museum

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Canfield CemeteryDoors Open Haldimand

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Canfield Cemetery

Dating back to the 1880s, the Canfield Cemetery is the final resting place for many community members and Black settlers. Explore the cemetery's rich history with self-guided tours to learn about the family names and stories of Black settlers who sought freedom in Canfield via the Underground Railroad.

  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1 Raglan Street
Canfield, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: ca. 1883
Building type: Cemetery

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Cayuga Grand Vista TrailDoors Open Haldimand

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Cayuga Grand Vista Trail

This award-winning trail guides pedestrians and cyclists on a loop from the historical courthouse (built 1851) over the Canadian National bridge to King George Street and Maple Road, and back to the courthouse via Talbot Street East and Munsee Street North. See picturesque views of the river and learn about local natural and built heritage from the storyboards.


  • Parking

Contact info

55 Munsee Street North
Cayuga, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1873
Building type: Transportation
Architect: Great Western Airline

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Cayuga Library and Heritage CentreDoors Open Haldimand

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Cayuga Library and Heritage Centre

Explore Haldimand County's Black history with a guided tour of research and primary source documents in the archive. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of the gallery exhibition celebrating the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario. The building itself has several interesting design features, including chain waterspouts, standing rib metal roofing, and a "Big Bang" light by Foscarini.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Architecture

Year built: 2019
Building type: Library Museum Archives
Architect: CAI | Curran Architects Inc.

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Cottonwood MansionDoors Open Haldimand

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Cottonwood Mansion

Step into the 1860s at Cottonwood for guided tours that will be running daily, as well as a chance for families to participate in a scavenger hunt through the mansion. View the Italianate and Georgian architecture, and use the stereoscopes — a popular Victorian pastime that you now have the chance to try.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

740 Haldimand 53
Selkirk, Ontario
Email: cottonwoodmansion@gmail.com
https://cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: ca. 1860-70
Building type: Historical house

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Nicholas Log CabinDoors Open Haldimand

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Nicholas Log Cabin

Explore this fine example of one of the few remaining early pioneer timber-constructed log cabins in Haldimand County. The cabin was built circa 1835 by Thomas Nicholas for his family of 13. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours to learn more about Haldimand's pioneer history.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Architecture

Year built: ca. 1835
Building type: Historical house

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Ruthven Park National Historic SiteDoors Open Haldimand

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Ruthven Park National Historic Site

Explore Ruthven Park National Historic Site, with free exhibits and activities including an agricultural display, a 19th‑century hygiene exhibit, guided tours of the 1840s Greek revival-style Thompson Mansion, scenic walking trails and a visit to the ghost town of Indiana. The park spans 598 hectares (1477 acres) of forest, wetlands, sloughs, open fields and an island.

  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

243 Haldimand Hwy 54
Cayuga, Ontario
Email: info@ruthvenpark.ca
http://www.ruthvenpark.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1845 - 1847
Building type: Cemetery Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01