This innovative LEED platinum-certified building creates more energy than it uses. Functioning as the hub for York Region Forestry’s educational programming, this centre was built using local and recycled materials. Guided and self-guided tours of the facility are available. Pollinator seed packs and bird-feeding materials will also be available to Doors Open guests!

St. Thomas Christians can trace their origins to the arrival of St. Thomas on a lagoon in Malankara, India. Built in 2017, this 2,137-square-metre (23,000-square-foot) building contains a beautiful 750-seat sanctuary, seniors’ recreational room, youth room and spectacular chandeliers. Take a guided tour, browse exhibits to learn about faith, beliefs and rich cultural heritage, and stop by the food sale.

Holy Theotokos is a Greek Orthodox convent that not only follows the traditional order but also manufactures pure beeswax candles. During Doors Open, visitors can explore the chapel and the candle factory. You are also welcome to buy lunch at the Greek souvlaki and pastry tent to learn how food and culture is influenced by tradition, religion and family!

The Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site was home to a remarkable late-16th-century ancestral Wendat community. Of all the sites in Southern Ontario that have been almost completely excavated, it is considered one of the largest and most complex. Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site with self-guided tours and a staffed interpretation table.

The Latcham Art Centre is Stouffville's only public art gallery. Join curator Tyler Durbano for tours of the current exhibition What We Tend by Emmanuel Osahor. Or create your own picnic basket, food and flowers with a variety of art materials for the Garden Picnic project. Also speak with professional artists about the process of showing/curating shows in professional galleries.

The Lemonville School — celebrating its 100th anniversary this year — was constructed in 1923 as S.S. #9 and enlarged in 1959 by adding a second classroom. The school was closed in 1969 and reopened as the Lemonville Community Centre in 1972. Doors Open visitors can view a pop-up exhibit and chat with volunteers about the building’s fascinating history.

The initial services of the Lemonville Methodist Church began in 1854 in a frame schoolhouse. In 1856, the original church building was constructed on the present site. During Doors Open, visit Lemonville United for refreshments, guided tours, historical displays and information, and speak to members of the congregation about its social and architectural significance.

Built in 1896 and originally designed as a market and concert hall, this building has enjoyed many uses over time. This year, during Doors Open, join musician and educator Joy Lapps-Lewis for an engaging workshop to explore the rich history of the steelpan. Then play musical instruments — including skinned drums and tamboo bamboo — the cornerstones of steelpan history.

This designated heritage home, built in 1885 for the village veterinarian, currently houses the office of Morra Caruso Law. It features the original dining room pocket doors, crafted wood baseboards and plaster crown molding. Take a staff-led tour and enjoy refreshments and a presentation of photos in the boardroom that will showcase historical features and the history of the building.

Celebrate 150 years of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Humane Society! The society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across the province. During Doors Open, join an educational tour of the Animal Centre. There will also be a vendor market and lots of animal interaction opportunities.

The Richardson Masonic Lodge, built in 1955, prides itself as a well-established institution dedicated to the cultural, social and moral development of men 21 years of age and older. During Doors Open, the building will offer self-guided tours, presentations of the history of the hall, giveaways and light refreshments.

This location is only open to the public once per year! Adults and children alike come to Richmond Hill Live Steamers to ride on one of their miniature railways. This outdoor model railway, run by hobbyists and engineers, features several gauges of trains running on steam, gasoline and electric power, based on real engines dating back to the 1820s.

Built in 1881, this Gothic-style church contains beautiful stained-glass windows and other unique features — including boards from the original log church. Enjoy recorded organ and piano performances by the church's Minister of Music, take tours of the building and the neighbouring cemetery, and view an ivory scrimshaw carved into a piano key.

Located in the hamlet of Vandorf, the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre has preserved the town's rich heritage since 1971. During Doors Open, join outdoor expert Jonathan Thompson to learn about Indigenous fire-making techniques — including demonstrations on flint and steel, bow drill, two-person bow drill, hand drill and modern techniques. Visitors can also explore the museum's buildings and galleries.

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library traces its history back to 1877 when it was first established in Allan's Jewelry Store, then as the Mechanic's Institute, and finally as a free public library in 1899. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the library's automated material handler, food-themed button making, 3D printer demonstrations, and a cookbook display.