Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor
Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor

Ottawa

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Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore the stories that built our city at Doors Open Ottawa. For one special weekend, unlock exclusive access to some of Ottawa’s most fascinating spaces. Take a peek inside places you’ve passed a hundred times but never experienced like this. Whether you’re drawn to hidden heritage gems, stunning architecture or behind-the-scenes moments, there’s something waiting to surprise you. Plan your route, bring your curiosity and discover Ottawa in a whole new way.

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OC Transpo- 925 BelfastDoors Open Ottawa

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OC Transpo- 925 Belfast

Visitors are invited to tour part of the Training and Development space of OC Transpo and get behind the wheel of the driving simulator. Tour the space and get a behind the scenes look at how OC Transpo staff are trained safety and effectively.

  • French services available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

925 Belfast Road
Ottawa, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Transportation

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

ONEC Tennis PavillionDoors Open Ottawa

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ONEC Tennis Pavillion

The tennis pavilion at the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club serves as the social and operational hub of the club’s vibrant summer tennis program. Set within a scenic parkland environment near the Ottawa River, the pavilion overlooks a well-maintained collection of outdoor courts and provides a welcoming space for players, members and guests.

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

Contact info

504 Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1925
Building type: Sports facility

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Osgoode Township MuseumDoors Open Ottawa

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Osgoode Township Museum

Operating since 1973, the Osgoode Township Museum presents the story of Ottawa South’s agricultural and rural heritage. The main museum building is a mid-century two-room schoolhouse that holds the collection of nearly 11,000 artifacts. Explore the galleries, gift shop and research library during your visit. Then step outside and wander through the Agricultural Barn and discover their vast farming collection.

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

Contact info

7814 Lawrence Street
Vernon, Ontario
https://osgoodemuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1961
Building type: Museum Schoolhouse
Architect: Balharrie, Helmer & Associates

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Ottawa Cancer Foundation, The — Maplesoft-Jones Centre and Cancer Survivors ParkDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Cancer Foundation, The — Maplesoft-Jones Centre and Cancer Survivors Park

The Maplesoft-Jones building is home to Ottawa's only Community Cancer Hub, where they are transforming supportive cancer care through dynamic collaborations with diverse community partners. They empower people living with, and impacted by, cancer on every step of their journey. And the Cancer Survivors Park is a beacon for those making their way to The Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

1500 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://ottawacancer.ca

Architecture

Building type: Health-care facility

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

Ottawa City WoodshopDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa City Woodshop

The building that stands at 430 Gladstone was built in 1910 as a Livery (horse and carriage depot) to support one of Ottawa`s top hotels, The Alexandria. Ottawa City Woodshop purchased the property in 2024, providing a home for unban woodworking in the heart of Ottawa.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

430 Gladstone Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1910
Building type: Historical landmark Studio

Dates/hours open

Jun 07 - Jun 07

Ottawa Glassblowing Co-opDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Glassblowing Co-op

Founded in 2019, the Ottawa Glassblowing Co-op is located in the heart of Ottawa near Little Italy. Their mandate is to foster a glassblowing co-operative that operates inclusively to support the artistic creativity, learning and growth of its members and to educate the public in the art of glass. Come and see glassblowing demos by local artists!

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

Contact info

957C Gladstone Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://ottawaglassblowing.ca

Architecture

Building type: Commercial Educational facility

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Ottawa Hospital's New Campus, TheDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Hospital's New Campus, The

Jump inside the blueprints to tour a full-scale, furnished mock-up of the patient room-of-the-future and other key room designs for The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus. Guided tours by hospital planning staff will take you behind the scenes of Ottawa’s state-of-the-art hospital plans and how we’re designing spaces. Tours are available in English and French. Registration required.

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

Contact info

250 City Centre Avenue, Suite 216
Ottawa, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 2026
Building type: Health-care facility Studio

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Ottawa Jail HostelDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Jail Hostel

The Carleton County Jail was built in 1862 and was run as a prison for 110 years, with room for approximately 150 prisoners. In 1972, the jail was shut down due to inhumane conditions. But it was repurposed and opened a year later as this hostel. After a night in a real cell block, you can visit Ottawa’s main sites.

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

Contact info

75 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://saintlo.ca/en/hostels/ottawa-jail

Architecture

Year built: 1862
Building type: Commercial Courthouse
Architect: Henry Horsey

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Ottawa Little TheatreDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Little Theatre

The Ottawa Little Theatre, founded in 1913, is Canada’s longest continuously running community theatre. During Doors Open Ottawa, visitors will receive a guided, behind-the-scenes tour from one of the theatre’s dedicated volunteers. The tour will reflect an actor’s experience from first rehearsal to opening night and feature the talented production team who support them on that journey.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

400 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.ottawalittletheatre.com

Architecture

Year built: 1972
Building type: Theatre
Architect: W.E. Fancott

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

Ottawa Main MosqueDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Main Mosque

The Ottawa Muslim Association and the Ottawa Mosque was incorporated in 1964 as a charitable organization, with its first phase completed in 1970. The Ottawa Mosque is the first and the oldest mosque in the city, and is one of the oldest in Canada. Its distinct architectural design includes a two-storey prayer hall, library, minaret, central dome and multi-purpose basement.

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

Contact info

251 Northwestern Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Email: oma@ottawamosque.ca
https://ottawamosque.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1973
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Ottawa Paramedic Service HeadquartersDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters

Opened in 2005, the 9,290-square-metre (100,000-square-foot) Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility that houses all paramedic operations (except for medical dispatching), a vehicle depot and administrative area for the service. This was the first LEED-certified building in Ottawa. Each day, more than 75 emergency vehicles are deployed to serve the communities of the nation’s capital.

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

Contact info

2495 Don Reid Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://ottawa.ca/paramedics

Architecture

Year built: 2005
Building type: Green building Health-care facility

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

Ottawa School of ArtDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa School of Art

Located in the ByWard Market, this school is in a four-storey, three-bay stone building of solid appearance with a richly decorated principal façade. During Doors Open Ottawa, visitors can join school staff and students in the lobby as they celebrate the school’s 145th anniversary, or take a guided tour. Throughout the day, art and artifacts will be on display.

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

Contact info

35 George Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://artottawa.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1917
Building type: Educational facility Gallery

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

Ottawa Valley Grain ProductsDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Valley Grain Products

Ottawa Valley Grain Products is a cornerstone building in the heart of Carp that reflects the village's strong agricultural roots and heritage. The building — a working mill — is a relatively simple structure that houses grain processing and milling equipment at its core, where they still grind grain to make flour and barley products. This business remains family owned.

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

Contact info

405 Donald B. Munro Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.ottawavalleygrain.ca

Architecture

Building type: Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

Ottawa Visitor CentreDoors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Visitor Centre

Located at the corner of Elgin and Queen Streets, the Ottawa Visitor Centre is the capital’s in-destination hub, welcoming visitors and inviting residents to rediscover their city. In 2026, Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary with festival and event programming throughout the year. Chat with tourism experts and learn more about Ottawa’s unique history and the ways to celebrate this wonderful city!

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

Contact info

54 Elgin Strett
Ottawa, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1890
Building type: Government building Historical landmark Studio
Architect: Central Chambers National Historic Site of Canada

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Public Works Big Wheels ExpoDoors Open Ottawa

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Public Works Big Wheels Expo

The Public Works Big Wheels Expo offers kids of all ages an exciting chance to get a closer look at the trucks and equipment behind the city’s public works. Come and explore some of the city’s mightiest machines. Meet the fleet and climb into the driver’s seat — from garbage trucks and snowplows to sidewalk sweepers and road painting trucks.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Washrooms

Contact info

300 Coventry Road
Ottawa, Ontario

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Jun 07 - Jun 07

Rideau Hall (Official Residence of the Governor General of Canada)Doors Open Ottawa

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Rideau Hall (Official Residence of the Governor General of Canada)

Rideau Hall has been the official residence of every Governor General of Canada since 1867, and their workplace since 1940. It has nearly two centuries of history and has become an important gathering place and site of official activities. The grounds, the building and its interiors have evolved over time to reflect/reinforce Rideau Hall’s identity as a national symbol.

  • French services available
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.gg.ca/en/visit-us/rideau-hall

Architecture

Year built: 1838
Building type: Government building Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: Thomas McKay

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Rideau Valley Wildlife SanctuaryDoors Open Ottawa

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Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Ottawa area that treats injured and orphaned wild mammals and reptiles. Approximately 1,500 animals are admitted each year. Visitors will receive a tour of the centre and see wildlife being fed and treated behind one-way viewing windows. There will also be several display booths and outdoor activities.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

3370 Mulholland Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.rideauwildlife.org/

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Rogers tvDoors Open Ottawa

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Rogers tv

This single-storey building is home to the tv Rogers and Rogers tv community production studios, where they create 300 original hours of programming every year. Come and visit the studios and learn more about the fascinating world of television. Check out their volunteer opportunities. Or suggest an idea for programming you’d like to see developed here.

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

Contact info

475 Richmond Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.rogerstv.com/ottawa/shows

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

Royal Canadian MintDoors Open Ottawa

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Royal Canadian Mint

Headquartered in the historical building where the Mint was founded in 1908, this facility produces hand-crafted commemorative coins, gold and silver bullion, medals and medallions. A tour of the operations explains the many different coin manufacturing technologies. For an unforgettable souvenir, hold a 24-karat pure gold bar worth over $700,000.

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

Contact info

320 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.mint.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1908
Building type: Attraction Commercial Government building Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaDoors Open Ottawa

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has guided learning for specialist physicians so they can deliver the best health care for all. This landmark building, which overlooks the Rideau Canal, is a classically inspired structure — featuring impressive stained glass and an interior courtyard. It was formerly a monastery for the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.royalcollege.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1921
Building type: Educational facility Health-care facility
Architect: Alphonse Contant

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06

School of Photographic Arts: OttawaDoors Open Ottawa

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School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa

Designed by Hobin Architecture, the new School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) building was completed in just 43 days in the heart of Little Italy. The contemporary, purpose-built design is quintessential to the development of photography, with room for the SPAO Centre Gallery, classrooms and the most well-appointed darkroom in the Ottawa region.

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

Contact info

77 Pamilla Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://spao.ca

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility
Architect: Hobin Architecture

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

Scouts Canada National MuseumDoors Open Ottawa

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Scouts Canada National Museum

Visit this unique museum to view collections that show how scouting contributed to Canada’s heritage while helping to develop youth into valued citizens. See displays of photos, uniforms, badges, scrapbooks, diaries and other memorabilia. The museum also houses their own amateur radio station (VE3SHQ), which allows youth to participate in the largest on-air and on-the-internet scout gatherings in the world.

  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

1345 Baseline Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.scouts.ca

Architecture

Building type: Museum

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 07

South Nepean Muslim Community MosqueDoors Open Ottawa

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South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque

The South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque is excited to participate in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa, welcoming visitors to explore their beautiful and vibrant community space. Come and tour the facilities, including the spacious prayer halls, serene meditation areas and versatile community spaces that serve as hubs for learning, worship and social engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Guided tours available

Contact info

3020 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://snmc.ca

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 07 - Jun 07

Southminster United ChurchDoors Open Ottawa

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Southminster United Church

The exterior of the Southminster United Church is Nepean sandstone, the same stone used for the Parliament Buildings. The entrance ends at a pointed arch gate that leads into the church porch, which opens into the narthex. Beyond is the nave, which consists of five bays on each side, a central aisle and smaller aisles on each side.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

15 Aylmer Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.southminsterunitedchurch.com

Architecture

Year built: 1932
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: J. Albert Ewart

Dates/hours open

Jun 06 - Jun 06