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Doors Open Ontario:

Simcoe County

in-person event information

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doors Open Simcoe County is back this summer!

Come and experience Simcoe County and explore historical, cultural, architectural and agri-culinary attractions and sites in person. Bring your friends and loved ones to get a glimpse behind the scenes — for free.

We are excited to have the following sites participating:

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Community information

Less than an hour north of Toronto, Simcoe County stretches from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west. We’re happy to welcome you as our guests and share the region’s finest experiences with you!

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In Simcoe County, you’ll find big-city amenities mixed with small-town charm. There are cute downtown cores, amazing historical attractions and some pretty cool festivals, too. We are also home to the longest freshwater beach in the world? Friendly people, farm-fresh food, beautiful forests and trails, and grassroots arts and culture. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

For more information, visit their website.

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Contact information

3 In-person Doors Open sites

Anten Mills Community CentreDoors Open Simcoe County

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Anten Mills Community Centre

The Anten Mills Community Centre’s cultural heritage value lies in its historical and associative ties to the community and early education system, being the former Anten Mills School. The original school was built in 1875 and could only hold 90 students. The Anten Mills Community Centre continues to be used by the community and was officially designated in 2021.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms

Contact info

3985 Horseshoe Valley Road West
Springwater, Ontario
Email: clerks@springwater.ca
https://www.springwater.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/heritage-at-home.aspx#AntenMills

Architecture

Year built: 1875
Building type: Schoolhouse

Dates/hours open

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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)

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is the steward for the Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building in downtown Orillia. The museum brings people together, providing a safe space for collaboration to inspire creativity and celebrate history. The museum is responsible for the ongoing development and preservation of the cultural vitality in Orillia and surrounding areas.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

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

Architecture

Year built: 1892-94
Building type: Attraction Museum
Architect: Thomas Fuller

Dates/hours open

Aug 26 - Aug 26

Robert L. Bowles Nature CentreDoors Open Simcoe County

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Robert L. Bowles Nature Centre

This centre offers educational workshops relating to all aspects of the natural world. From snowshoeing and mammal tracking throughout the wetlands in the winter to learning about butterflies, frogs, ephemeral flowers and building pollinating gardens in the warmer months. You can also learn about mushrooms and the great role that fungi play. Master Naturalist, Bob Bowles, is the instructor.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

1296 Concession Road 10
Ramara, Ontario
Email: robertlbowlesnaturecentre@gmail.com
https://robertlbowlesnaturecentre.com

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Aug 26 - Aug 27