Since 1988, Hospice Peterborough has provided compassionate support to people living with serious illness, grief and loss, as well as their caregivers. Completed in 2019, the exterior of the facility was designed to honour the historic Langton House that once stood on the site. During Doors Open Peterborough, meet friendly volunteers and learn more about the site and Hospice’s services.

This Baptist congregation first gathered in a chapel in 1846. After 65 years of growth, they hired famed ecclesiastical architect Edmund Burke to design this Gothic Revival stone edifice. Celebrating its 180th anniversary, the church remains a downtown landmark, known for its crenellated tower and community outreach, including emergency shelter, food and clothing.

Opened in 2022, the Peterborough & County Military Museum invites visitors to discover the region’s remarkable military heritage. Located on the ground floor of the historic Peterborough Armoury and operated by knowledgeable volunteers, the museum features artifacts and stories spanning the War of 1812, the 1837 Rebellion, Fenian Raids, both World Wars, the Korean War and today’s peacekeeping missions.

Built in 1892 for industrialist James Kendry, Sadleir House is a striking Queen Anne home that was once the heart of Trent University’s Peter Robinson College. Now run by the not-for-profit P. R. Community and Student Association, it has been turned into a vibrant community hub hosting concerts, exhibitions and more. Enjoy staff-led tours and a vintage clothing display by Statement House.

Celebrating its 200th anniversary, St. John’s is Peterborough’s oldest church. The church was built of Jackson Creek limestone in 1835-37 and is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Ontario. Come and admire the beautiful stained glass and other features of this vibrant Anglican parish that serves both the spiritual and material needs of the community.