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Exchange Brewery, The Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Exchange Brewery, The

Constructed in 1880, this building was Niagara's first telephone exchange. In 2015, it was transformed into a brewery, but retains some of its original features. Original hemlock floor joists became the second-floor bar and tabletops. Some nods to the building's use as a telephone exchange include brewing numbers (instead of names) and a tasting board shaped like a rotary dial.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • French services available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

7 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: info@exchangebrewery.com
https://exchangebrewery.com

Architecture

Year built: 1880; adapted in 2015
Building type: Commercial Food and drink
Architect: Williamson Chong

1855 Whitby (former Ontario County Land Registry Office) Doors Open Whitby

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1855 Whitby (former Ontario County Land Registry Office)

1855 Whitby, 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, 10:00am - Oct 18, 04:00pm

Camp X Memorial, Intrepid Park Doors 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, 10:00am - Oct 18, 04:00pm

Niagara Apothecary Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Apothecary

Step through these doors and see how pharmacists practised their profession over 100 years ago. The apothecary opened in the late 1860s at this location and closed in 1964. The Ontario Heritage Trust acquired the property, led its restoration and opened it as a museum in 1971. Operated by volunteers from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed
  • Virtual tours
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

5 Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/properties/niagara-apothecary

Architecture

Year built: 1818
Building type: Historical landmark Museum
Architect: Peter Stokes (restoration architect)

Niagara Lodge No. 2 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Lodge No. 2

The Niagara Lodge No. 2 is the oldest Masonic lodge in Ontario. It is also the site of the first legislature of Upper Canada and the site of the first hospital in Newark, founded by Col. John Butler. During Doors Open, come and explore the museum of Masonic artifacts not regularly available to the general public.

  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

153 King Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: pkent@kentandcompany.ca
https://niagara2.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1792
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Oct 18, 10:00am - Oct 18, 05:00pm

Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre

Located on the banks of the Niagara River in a heritage building that formerly supplied water to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre connects the community through visual arts programs, exhibitions and events. The Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre Association was formed in 1990, and the building was restored and converted to this visual arts centre in 1994.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

247 Ricardo Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: office@niagarapumphouse.ca
https://niagarapumphouse.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1891
Building type: Historical landmark Gallery
Architect: John Gait and J.H. Armstrong

Niagara-on-the-Lake Lawn Bowling Club Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Lawn Bowling Club

Founded in 1877, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Lawn Bowling Club is one of the oldest in Canada. Before this club was built, they bowled on the grounds of the Queen’s Royal Hotel. Today, they are located at the adjacent community centre, where visitors can learn more by stopping by the Mori and Simpson rooms during Doors Open.

  • Food vendors
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

14 Anderson Lane
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
http://www.notlbowls.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2011
Building type: Government building

Dates/hours open

Oct 18, 10:00am - Oct 18, 05:00pm

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

The Niagara Historical Society opened this museum in 1907. It collects, preserves, researches, educates and promotes the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and area — inspiring a local history appreciation through engaging programs and exhibitions. During Doors Open, there will be pop-up curator-led tours of the exhibits and heritage baking samples. Visitors can also explore the latest exhibition, "Curators: Our Eras Tour."

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

43 Castlereagh Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: contact@nhsm.ca
https://www.notlmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: High school building (built 1806), Memorial Hall (built 1906) and Link Building (built 1971)
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Schoolhouse
Architect: W.B. Allan

RiverBrink Art Museum Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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RiverBrink Art Museum

The RiverBrink Art Museum is a fine-art museum, open since 1983, featuring changing exhibitions from the renowned art collection of lawyer Samuel E. Weir (the museum is his former home), as well as outstanding works on loan from contemporary artists and Canadian and international collections. Exhibitions change throughout the year. There is also a library and gift shop onsite.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

116 Queenston Street
Queenston, Ontario
Email: manager@riverbrink.org
https://www.riverbrink.org

Architecture

Year built: 1970
Building type: Museum Gallery
Architect: Arthur E. Nutter

Shaw Festival Theatre Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Shaw Festival Theatre

With 856 seats, this is the Shaw Festival's largest venue. Built in the modernist style, it was designed to provide a spacious yet intimate audience experience. While touring backstage, you will hear stories from docents about the history of the theatre, the ensemble and secrets of the 2025 season. Come and learn about the importance of real human connection.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources

Contact info

10 Queen's Parade
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: info@shawfest.com
https://www.shawfest.com

Architecture

Year built: 1973
Building type: Theatre
Architect: Ronald Thom

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

The original 1794 church was burned by the American army during the War of 1812. A new church was later erected, but was also destroyed by a cyclone. In 1855, the current building was constructed. While major restorations have occurred over the years, the interior and exterior of this architectural gem appear much the same as the 1831 building.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

323 Simcoe Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Email: standrewsnotl@gmail.com
https://standrewsniagara.com

Architecture

Year built: 1855
Building type: Cemetery Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: Kivas Tully

St. Arsenije Sremac Serbian Orthodox Church Doors 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, 10:00am - Oct 18, 04:00pm

Whitby Central Public Library Doors Open Whitby

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Whitby Central Public Library

The Whitby Central Public Library opened in 2005 and houses the Whitby Archives — preserving photographs, documents and genealogical records of the town’s past. As a vibrant community hub, it blends modern design with spaces dedicated to local history, making it both a centre for learning and a keeper of Whitby’s heritage. During Doors Open, come and explore these records.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

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, 10:00am - Oct 18, 04:00pm

Willowbank Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Willowbank

Come and visit this beautiful national historic site, Willowbank, which was built in 1834-36 in the Greek classical revival style. Since 2006, Willowbank has been home to the School of Restoration Arts. The school’s Heritage Conservation diploma program has trained students in the theory and practice of this unique field, helping shape a new generation of heritage conservation leaders.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours

Contact info

14487 Niagara Parkway
Queenston, Ontario
Email: willowbank@willowbank.ca
https://willowbank.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1834-36
Building type: Educational facility Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: John Latshaw

Heritage Ghost Walk Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Heritage Ghost Walk

Discover the haunted history of downtown Sault Ste. Marie on this heritage ghost walking tour. Explore eerie tales, hidden alleys and historical buildings as local legends come to life. Perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, this spine-tingling stroll will reveal the Soo’s spirited secrets after dark. Dare to walk where the past still lingers!

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Meet at 831 Queen Street East (the gate at the back of the old stone house)
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 07:30pm - Oct 04, 08:30pm

Sault Ste. Marie Public Library (North Branch) Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Sault Ste. Marie Public Library (North Branch)

The North Branch of the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library opened in 2019 — including a new storage space for the library’s archives (with some records that date back to 1822). During Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie, the Archive Technician will facilitate a tour of the spaces as well as show items from the archives. Come and enjoy this rare opportunity!

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

232C Northern Avenue East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
https://ssmpl.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2020
Building type: Library

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 01:00pm - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Algoma University (former Shingwauk Indian Residential School) Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Algoma University (former Shingwauk Indian Residential School)

This site is crucial to understanding the history of residential schools and reconciliation in Canada. The Shingwauk Residential School, which operated here from 1874-1970, is now home to Algoma University, which offers cross-cultural education, healing and learning. Visitors can also explore the award-winning Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall exhibition that tells the site's history within the larger history of colonialism and reconciliation.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Email: shingwaukdg@algomau.ca
https://algomau.ca/research/shingwauk-residential-schools-centre

Architecture

Year built: 1935
Building type: Educational facility Historical landmark Museum Archives

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Baird Machines Inc. Doors Open Woodstock

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Baird Machines Inc.

Baird Machines is a historical Woodstock industry that has served the community since 1890. Founded by Scottish-born William Baird, the operation has moved several times over the years. In 1915, a garage was added to help service automobiles. At the time, it was the largest garage in Woodstock. Today, it provides custom welding, metal fabrication and a CNC machine shop.

  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

568 Dundas Street
Woodstock, Ontario
https://www.bairdmachines.com

Architecture

Year built: Founded in 1890
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel and Cemetery Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel and Cemetery

The Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel is the only remaining building from the original Shingwauk Indian Residential School, built in 1883 by staff and students. Today, it hosts educational tours that delve into the complex history between the Anglican Church and Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Visitors are invited to experience the chapel's distinctive architecture and updated stained-glass windows.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1540 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=3574

Architecture

Year built: 1883
Building type: Cemetery Place of worship
Architect: Marshall Aylsworth

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Bishophurst Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Bishophurst

Nestled among mature trees in a quiet, park-like setting, Bishophurst is one of Sault Ste. Marie’s architectural treasures. Built in 1876 from red sandstone, this gracious neo-Georgian residence has served as the home of the Anglican Bishop of Algoma for nearly 150 years. Highlights include the elegant front entrance framed by a classic columned portico and the beautiful Lady Chapel.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

134 Simpson Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1876
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Church of the Epiphany Doors Open Woodstock

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Church of the Epiphany

The growing St. Paul’s congregation moved into this “new” St. Paul’s in 1879. Ten bells were installed in the tower in 1910; they chime at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Of note is the First World War rose window memorial, which was installed in 1932. The church officially changed its name to the Church of the Epiphany in 2005.

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

Contact info

560 Dundas Street
Woodstock, Ontario
https://diohuron.org/programs/church-of-the-epiphany-woodstock

Architecture

Year built: 1879
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Clergue Blockhouse Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Clergue Blockhouse

The Clergue Blockhouse stands today as a reminder of two important periods in Sault Ste. Marie's history. The base of the blockhouse contains exhibits on the city and the fur trade while the top floor showcases exhibits on the early industrialization of Sault Ste. Marie and the man who made it happen — Francis H. Clergue.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

800 Bay Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Email: old.stone.house@cityssm.on.ca
http://www.ecnhs.com

Architecture

Year built: 1819
Building type: Historical landmark Museum

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm

Ermatinger Old Stone House Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Ermatinger Old Stone House

Built in 1812-14 by Charles Oakes Ermatinger, the Ermatinger Old Stone House is one of the oldest stone buildings west of Toronto. It has served many purposes over the years — as a hotel, a sheriff's residence and, prior to being abandoned, apartments. Restored in 1967, the building is now a historical site and museum.

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

Contact info

800 Bay Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Email: old.stone.house@cityssm.on.ca
http://www.ecnhs.com

Architecture

Year built: 1812-14
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Charles Oakes Ermatinger

Dates/hours open

Oct 04, 10:00am - Oct 04, 04:00pm