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Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2, 2025, from 9 a.m. to Noon

This summer, Seaforth is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a Homecoming Celebration from July 31 to August 4.

As part of this celebration, we will also be hosting a special Doors Open Seaforth event. Come and tour community facilities and fascinating heritage buildings in our downtown heritage district.

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13 In-person Doors Open sites

Anglican Parish of the Holy Spirit Anglican ChurchDoors Open Seaforth

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Anglican Parish of the Holy Spirit Anglican Church

Built in 1863, this wooden-framed church — with a 27-metre (90-foot) bell tower, and originally called St. Thomas’ Church — was the first permanent place of worship built in Seaforth. In 1878, two wings were added to allow for more seating for the congregation that had grown. In 1966, stained-glass windows were installed in memory of loved ones.

    Contact info

    5 John Street North
    Seaforth, Ontario
    Email: centuryacres@tcc.on.ca
    https://www.facebook.com/parishoftheholyspiritseaforth

    Architecture

    Year built: 1863
    Building type: Place of worship

    Dates/hours open

    Aug 01 - Aug 02

    Bethel Bible ChurchDoors Open Seaforth

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    Bethel Bible Church

    Houghton's Hotel and stables were first located on this site in 1870. Then a shoe factory opened in 1906, followed by a clothing factory, a furniture factory and eventually a Canadian Tire store, which closed in the 1980s. In 1999, the Bethel Bible Church purchased the 2,200-square-metre (24,000-square-foot) structure. After renovating the site, they opened this new place of worship.

      Contact info

      126 Main Street South
      Seaforth, Ontario
      Email: info@bethelbiblechurch.ca
      https://www.bethelbiblechurch.ca

      Architecture

      Year built: 1870
      Building type: Place of worship

      Dates/hours open

      Aug 01 - Aug 02

      Degree FitnessDoors Open Seaforth

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      Degree Fitness

      Degree Fitness is a premier fitness facility, offering a clean and welcoming environment for its clients. Their team of highly trained coaches provides a variety of services — including group training, personal training programs, nutritional coaching and specialty courses aimed at helping individuals reach their fitness goals. During Doors Open, visit this site and learn more about what they offer.

        Contact info

        38 Railway Street
        Seaforth, Ontario
        Email: kellymiller@degreefitnessseaforth.com
        https://www.degreefitnessseaforth.com

        Architecture

        Building type: Commercial Sports facility

        Dates/hours open

        Aug 01 - Aug 01

        Egmondville United ChurchDoors Open Seaforth

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        Egmondville United Church

        This church replaces an earlier church that was built entirely by volunteers in 1849. When it closed in 1879, this new brick church was constructed here, now known as the Egmondville United Church. A manse was added in 1882. Egmondville United continues to be an active church and a cherished hub in the community.

          Contact info

          26 Kippen Road
          Egmondville, Ontario
          Email: egunited@tcc.on.ca
          http://www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com

          Architecture

          Year built: 1879
          Building type: Place of worship

          Dates/hours open

          Aug 02 - Aug 02

          First Presbyterian ChurchDoors Open Seaforth

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          First Presbyterian Church

          This church was built in 1867 from the union of the congregations of Harpurhey and Seaforth, each of which were originally established under the United Secession Church of Scotland in 1904. Many changes have been made over the years, particularly the installation of a Cassavant pipe organ. The adjacent manse was constructed in 1879 (not part of Doors Open).

            Contact info

            59 Goderich Street West
            Seaforth, Ontario
            Email: j.mckichan@tcc.on.ca
            https://pccweb.ca/firstpcseaforth

            Architecture

            Year built: 1867
            Building type: Place of worship

            Dates/hours open

            Aug 02 - Aug 02

            North Side United ChurchDoors Open Seaforth

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            North Side United Church

            A Wesleyan Methodist congregation began meeting for worship in 1856 at the home of James Sparling. A piece of land was then purchased in Seaforth to build the first church on Goderich Street in 1865. By 1877, the congregation had grown and required a new building, now known as the North Side United Church. Come and explore this beautiful church.

              Contact info

              54 Goderich Street South
              Seaforth, Ontario
              Email: uccavns@tcc.on.ca
              https://united-church.ca/seaforth-northside-cavan-pastoral-charge

              Architecture

              Year built: 1877
              Building type: Place of worship

              Dates/hours open

              Aug 01 - Aug 02

              Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156Doors Open Seaforth

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              Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156

              In 1945, 123 Main Street South was sold to the Royal Canadian Legion, and a legion hall was built there in 1959. Opening day was June 2, 1961. Since that day, the legion hall has provided a space for social activity in the Seaforth community.

                Contact info

                123 Main Street South
                Seaforth, Ontario
                https://www.legion.ca

                Architecture

                Year built: 1959
                Building type: Military

                Dates/hours open

                Aug 02 - Aug 02

                Seaforth & District Food BankDoors Open Seaforth

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                Seaforth & District Food Bank

                The Seaforth & District Food Bank board includes members from the different church denominations in the community. Volunteer staff prioritize confidentiality as well as recognize that every human deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. During Doors Open, come and learn more about the food bank's operations. Maybe you will also discover a way you can help.

                  Contact info

                  72 Main Street South (back of the building)
                  Seaforth, Ontario
                  Email: rowill@tcc.on.ca
                  https://seaforthanddistrictfoodbank.ca

                  Architecture

                  Building type: Food and drink Government building

                  Dates/hours open

                  Aug 02 - Aug 02

                  Seaforth JewellersDoors Open Seaforth

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                  Seaforth Jewellers

                  Since 1923, there has been a jeweller at this historical location in the Cardno Block (built in 1877 by Alexander Cardno). The original jewellers were the Savauge family until 1970 when Seaforth Jewellers opened, operated by successive owners (including current owners, Doug and Nancy Anstett). During Doors Open, come and explore this unique store, and learn about its history.

                    Contact info

                    47 Main Street South
                    Seaforth, Ontario
                    Email: nancy_anstett@yahoo.ca

                    Architecture

                    Year built: 1877
                    Building type: Commercial

                    Dates/hours open

                    Aug 01 - Aug 02

                    Seaforth Lawn Bowling ClubDoors Open Seaforth

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                    Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club

                    There has been a lawn bowling club in Seaforth since the late 1890s. The current clubhouse was built in 1929. On August 14, 1929, the opening tournament on the new greens was reported to be the largest and most successful ever held in Western Ontario. Stop by to learn more about the club and the sport.

                      Architecture

                      Year built: 1929
                      Building type: Sports facility

                      Dates/hours open

                      Aug 01 - Aug 02

                      Seaforth LibraryDoors Open Seaforth

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                      Seaforth Library

                      Built in 1913, this is one of many libraries funded by American industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. The library at one time had a tennis court on the side lawn, and its exterior walls were once entirely covered with ivy. In 1967, the Seaforth Library joined the Huron County Library, which serves all municipalities in Huron County.

                        Contact info

                        108 Main Street South
                        Seaforth, Ontario
                        Email: clehnen@huroncounty.ca
                        https://www.huroncountylibrary.ca/seaforth-branch

                        Architecture

                        Year built: 1913
                        Building type: Library
                        Architect: John Finlayson

                        Dates/hours open

                        Aug 01 - Aug 02

                        St. James Catholic ChurchDoors Open Seaforth

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                        St. James Catholic Church

                        Constructed in 1863, this church has been part of the Seaforth community for generations. The rectory was added in 1880, and an addition was made in 1994. Come and explore the church as it appears today, following the extensive renovations that were completed in 2016. Explore the St. James Roman Catholic Cemetery just east of Seaforth at 43048 Huron Road.

                          Contact info

                          22 Victoria Street
                          Seaforth, Ontario
                          Email: cgarrick@dol.ca
                          https://phccatholic.com/st-james-seaforth

                          Architecture

                          Year built: 1863
                          Building type: Place of worship

                          Dates/hours open

                          Aug 02 - Aug 02

                          Van Egmond HouseDoors Open Seaforth

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                          Van Egmond House

                          Van Egmond House was built in 1847 by Constant Louis Van Egmond, who founded Egmondville two years prior. The Van Egmond House Museum is owned and operated by the Van Egmond Foundation, which hosts a number of events on the property each year, including the popular Ciderfest. Come and learn about the history of Van Egmond and his historical house.

                          • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
                          • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust

                          Contact info

                          80 Kippen Road
                          Egmondville, Ontario
                          Email: vanegmondfoundation@gmail.com
                          https://www.facebook.com/vanegmondhouse

                          Architecture

                          Year built: 1847
                          Building type: Historical house Museum
                          Architect: Constant Louis Van Egmond

                          Dates/hours open

                          Aug 01 - Aug 02