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Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor
Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor

Woodstock

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Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year, the city of Woodstock is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Discover Woodstock’s rich history and plan a day trip to explore heritage sites as part of Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust. Doors Open Ontario is a provincewide heritage tourism program that gives the public free access to explore fascinating heritage properties across Ontario and that aims to connect people to local history and culture.

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Dr. George Medical OfficeDoors Open Woodstock

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Dr. George Medical Office

This 1899 Romanesque revival building was originally the Perry Street Fire Hall, housing horses, equipment and firemen for the local fire brigade. As the department grew and equipment changed, another fire hall was built on Parkinson Road, and the Perry Street Fire Hall closed. This building also houses Ernie Hardeman M. P. P. for Oxford and the Perry Street Medical Clinic Offices.

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

Contact info

12 Perry Street
Woodstock, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1899
Building type: Government building

Dates/hours open

Oct 17 - Oct 17

Market Centre West EndDoors Open Woodstock

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Market Centre West End

Built in 1895 as Woodstock's public market, the Market Centre has been a cornerstone of community life for more than 130 years. Thoughtfully restored, this historical landmark now serves as a collaborative downtown hub, housing Economic Development, Human Resources, the Woodstock BIA, Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Centre, while continuing its legacy of connection, collaboration and community growth. 

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

Contact info

21 Market Street West
Woodstock, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1895
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: W.B. Ford

Dates/hours open

Oct 17 - Oct 17

United WayDoors Open Woodstock

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United Way

This historical two-storey neo-Georgian/neo-classical home was constructed in 1913. In the early 1900s, the land was owned by the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church, where they built this home as a manse. It was officially designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in1983, and is currently home to the United Way, Woodstock Library, Oxford Community Foundation and Social Planning Council.

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

Contact info

447 Hunter Street
Woodstock, Ontario
Email: info@unitedwayoxford.ca
https://unitedwayoxford.ca/

Architecture

Year built: 1913
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Oct 17 - Oct 17

Woodstock Museum National Historic SiteDoors Open Woodstock

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Woodstock Museum National Historic Site

Come and explore the Old Town Hall, constructed in 1853 as Woodstock’s first public market, council chamber and concert hall. Serving later as the fire hall and jail, the building became the home of the Oxford County Museum in 1947. For Doors Open Woodstock, take a behind-the-scenes tour of this fascinating site.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Architecture

Year built: 1853
Building type: Concert hall Government building Historical landmark Museum

Dates/hours open

Oct 17 - Oct 17

Woodstock Public LibraryDoors Open Woodstock

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Woodstock Public Library

This library ignites curiosity and connects our community to a world of ideas, resources and enriching experiences. It has a rich history. In 1905, the Carnegie Foundation awarded the City of Woodstock a grant for the construction of a library. In 1909, this beautiful building officially opened. Come and explore the space that continues to grow with the community.

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

Contact info

445 Hunter Street
Woodstock, Ontario
https://www.mywpl.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1909
Building type: Historical landmark Library

Dates/hours open

Oct 17 - Oct 17