Windsor’s first Anglican church was built between 1855 and 1857 to meet the needs of the growing village. It briefly served as a garrison church in 1866 when troops were stationed in Barrack's Square (currently City Hall Square). The spire was added in 1875. Many of the modern wooden carvings in the chancel were created by David Pepper, master carver.

This gallery features dramatic glass structures that face the Detroit River and skyline on the north and overlook the city of Windsor to the south. Built in 2000, it is open and spacious, made from a mix of stone, glass and metal. It houses a fine collection of permanent and rotating exhibits, and is one of Windsor's finest public buildings.

Founded in 1728 to serve the Huron Indians, Assumption is the oldest Catholic parish west of Montreal. Construction of the current building started in 1842 and the church opened in 1845. The architect, Robert Thomas Elliot, received $10 for his work. Once an endangered heritage building, Assumption Church is currently undergoing a massive restoration project that began in 2019.

Bedford United was built as a Methodist church in 1906-07. The sanctuary features curved wooden pews, leather-covered doors and stained-glass windows. In 1920, its most famous pastor, J.O.L. Spracklin, a leading area prohibitionist, famously shot and killed a bar owner and was later acquitted. The church, in historical Sandwich, is part of the Canada’s Historic Places inventory.

The Canadian Aviation Museum is housed in the last remaining hanger of the #7 Elementary Flying Training School, which was used during the Second World War and is located at Windsor International Airport. The museum's mission is to preserve and restore vintage military and civilian aircraft that are important to Canadian aviation history.

The Chimczuk Museum, located on the ground floor of the Art Gallery of Windsor, is a premier museum destination that houses permanent exhibits on the history of the Windsor area, including the Original Peoples Culture and Legacy Gallery, as well as the development of the city. François Baby House, also part of Doors Open Windsor, is a block away.

Duff-Baby House, one of Windsor’s oldest buildings, was built in 1798 for Alexander Duff, a Scottish fur merchant. The identity of the architect is unknown, but this Georgian design style was brought to Upper Canada by United Empire Loyalists in the late 18th century. The house was restored in the 1990s and is owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust.

American forces commandeered this building in July 1812 after hostilities broke out with the United States. The house, which served as American headquarters and subsequently the British artillery base during the War of 1812, is also where the final engagement of the Upper Canada Rebellion took place in 1838. The museum features French history along with permanent and travelling exhibits.

The Hindu faith organization was established in Windsor in 1968 and provides educational services on religious and cultural scriptures. Built in 2015, the Mandir (Hindu Temple) was privately funded by members of the growing Hindu community, numbering over 1,000 families. It is distinguished by arches over windows and doors. In 2019, the Vimana, which shelters the inner sanctum, was added.

Located on the Detroit River, this state-of-the-art facility (which opened in 2015), is named after the British vessel that served on the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. It features large porthole windows and a wall that tapers to form a ship's bow. The building has classrooms, offices, messes, a boat lift and a parade square.

Founded in 1858, this is one of North America’s largest distilleries, producing 45 million litres (nearly 12 million gallons) of alcohol annually. Forty-five-minute tours require climbing six sets of stairs (with virtual tours available for those who can’t). Visitors must be 19-plus and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Whisky tasting for a nominal fee, per Liquor Licence Board of Ontario regulations.

Mackenzie Hall, the former Essex County Courthouse, was built in 1855 by Mackenzie Builders. Canada's second prime minister, Alexander Mackenzie, was head of this building firm. It is the fourth courthouse built on this site and contains part of the original 1850s jail. This stately stone landmark is now used as a cultural centre for the City of Windsor.

Opened in 1922, Windsor's Masonic Temple is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Designed by architect J.C. Pennington in the neoclassical revival style, it was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1995. Many of the furnishings in the lodge rooms date back to the late 1800s. The Temple has a large ballroom and is a popular spot for banquets and meetings.

This theatre was designed by C. Howard Crane, one of North America’s pre-eminent movie palace architects. Detroit native Crane became one of the major architects for Fox movie theatres (later 20th Century Fox). His theatres were known for their excellent acoustics and plush interiors. Today, in addition to being a performance venue, the theatre is available for weddings and meetings.

During the War of 1812, retreating Americans burned the original church (c. 1803-06) to the ground. In 1819, a new brick church was built. Additions were made in 1843 and 1852. In 1871, the rear portion of the building was rebuilt in the Gothic style. Gravestones in the adjoining churchyard boast the names of scores of Sandwich pioneers.

The sons of Hiram and Mary Walker built St. Mary's as a gift in memory of their parents. A massive tower dominates the exterior. The brick walls are faced with rough-textured Amherstburg limestone. A stone marker commemorates the 100th anniversary of the church. The lych gate leads to a cemetery, where many Walker family members are buried.

Inspired by Albert Kahn and completed in 1911, the original industrial building was built for Hiram Walker, founder of Canadian Club. Today, tenants include architects, engineers and lawyers. In recent years, the derelict building fell into severe disrepair. But it was renovated in 2019 and has been transformed into an award-winning commercial space, preserving its heritage features.

The Willistead Manor Coach House was originally a horse stable. This summer, the main room will host a permanent exhibit telling the story of the Walker family who built Willistead Manor and who were integral to Walkerville’s formation. The Coach House is ideal for gatherings up to 60 people. Note: Willistead Manor itself will not be open to visitors.

This building was constructed as a firehall in Sandwich in 1921. After a 2019 renovation, which transformed it from derelict to multi-award winning, it is now described as "the community's living room." A suspended walkway joins the main library to a reused and rare surviving 19th-century firehall stable. It’s a spectacular and innovative example of adaptive reuse and heritage restoration.