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Whitby

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Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doors Open Whitby returns to celebrate the rich heritage and history that makes our town so unique.

From striking architecture to repurposed landmarks, Whitby is full of hidden gems that reflect the stories and traditions woven into our everyday spaces. There’s something for everyone, and every open door holds a new adventure!

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5 In-person Doors Open sites

1855 AcceleratorDoors Open Whitby

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1855 Accelerator

1855 Accelerator, which served as the Ontario County Land Registry office from 1873-1987, was part of a block that included a courthouse and jail. Today, it is the home for business innovation and support. Come and see how this heritage building has been refreshed and adapted to assist the rapid growth of Durham Region's innovation ecosystem — Whitby's first accelerator hub!

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

400 Centre Street South
Whitby, Ontario
Email: events@whitby.ca
https://1855whitby.com

Architecture

Year built: 1875
Building type: Courthouse Government building

Dates/hours open

Oct 18 - Oct 18

Camp X Memorial, Intrepid ParkDoors Open Whitby

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Camp X Memorial, Intrepid Park

Camp X once trained agents for secret missions behind enemy lines and hosted the largest wartime communications hub — linking Washington, New York and London. It has been commemorated as a National Historic Site, highlighting its vital role in Allied intelligence. This facility was crucial to Allied intelligence, making it one of Canada’s most important — and secret — Second World War landmarks.

  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available

Contact info

2008 Boundary Road
Whitby, Ontario
Email: events@whitby.ca
http://www.camp-x.com/camp-x.html

Architecture

Year built: 1941
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Military
Architect: Canadian Government

Dates/hours open

Oct 18 - Oct 18

St. Arsenije Sremac Serbian Orthodox ChurchDoors Open Whitby

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St. Arsenije Sremac Serbian Orthodox Church

St. Arsenije Sremac Serbian Orthodox Church in Whitby is a designated heritage building dating to 1857-59, originally serving as St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. After over a century of Presbyterian worship, it was then purchased by the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy in 1993 and consecrated that year. Today, it continues its role as a place of faith and community heritage.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms

Contact info

508 Byron Street South
Whitby, Ontario
Email: events@whitby.ca
https://www.starsenijesremac.com

Architecture

Year built: 1857-59
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: Amos W. Cron

Dates/hours open

Oct 18 - Oct 18

Whitby Central Public LibraryDoors Open Whitby

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Whitby Central Public Library

The Whitby Central Public Library opened in 2005 and has become a vibrant centre for learning and a keeper of the town’s heritage. During Doors Open, go behind the scenes and explore spaces not normally open to the public. Join staff for their popular basement tour, play in the library’s Discovery Zones, investigate the Whitby Archives and more.

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

Contact info

405 Dundas Street West
Whitby, Ontario
Email: events@whitby.ca
https://whitbylibrary.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2005
Building type: Educational facility Library
Architect: Shore Tilbe Irwin and Partners

Dates/hours open

Oct 18 - Oct 18