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Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Coldwater MuseumDoors Open Simcoe County

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Coldwater Museum

This charming historical site is dedicated to the history of Coldwater and its surrounding areas. The museum's centerpiece is the Woodrow Homestead, a beautifully preserved log cabin built in the early 1840s on a former stagecoach route. Visitors can explore the homestead and other heritage buildings. Don’t miss the Coldwater Steampunk Festival occurring in the nearby village of Coldwater.

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

Contact info

1474 Woodrow Road
Coldwater, Ontario
Email: rpturnour@gmail.com
https://www.coldwatermuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 19 - Sep 19

Leacock Museum National Historic SiteDoors Open Simcoe County

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Leacock Museum National Historic Site

Nestled on the shores of Lake Couchiching, the Leacock Museum National Historic Site is housed in the summer cottage, boathouse and gardens of famous Canadian humorist and economist, Stephen Leacock (1869-1944). Leacock was known for his witty and satirical works (particularly Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town). His legacy is honoured annually through the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.

  • Food vendors
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

50 Museum Drive
Orillia, Ontario
https://www.orillia.ca/en/visiting/leacock-museum.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 1928
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Wright and Noxon Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 19 - Sep 19

Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building)Doors Open Simcoe County

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Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building)

This museum has been an art, culture and heritage hub in the heart of Orillia for over 25 years. Located in downtown Orillia, the clocktower of the Sir Samuel Steele Memorial Building is a beacon for the museum. The museum’s mission is to provide inclusive space to engage community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture, by exploring art and history.

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

Contact info

30 Peter Street South
Orillia, Ontario
Email: visitors@orilliamuseum.org
https://www.orilliamuseum.org

Architecture

Year built: 1895
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Post office
Architect: Thomas Fuller

Dates/hours open

Sep 19 - Sep 13

Seven Star Masonic Lodge No. 285 G.R.C.Doors Open Simcoe County

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Seven Star Masonic Lodge No. 285 G.R.C.

Doors Open will offer visitors the opportunity to visit a typical Masonic Lodge (normally not open to the public) and learn about the history and ideals of Freemasonry — the world's oldest fraternity. The original charter for Seven Star Lodge was granted in 1872 and is on display along with other historical artifacts. Meetings have been held here since 1917.

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

Contact info

28 Victoria Street West
Alliston, Ontario
Email: sevenstarmasonic285@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Sevenstarmasonic285

Architecture

Year built: 1892
Building type: Commercial Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Sep 19 - Sep 19