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Auburn Heritage Walking Tour Doors Open Peterborough

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Auburn Heritage Walking Tour

Join local historian Gord Young for a lively walking tour of Auburn, a once-thriving hamlet settled in 1823 by the Stewart and Reid families. Explore homes that housed early settlers and mill workers, uncover the legacy of the Auburn Woollen Mill, and trace the path of the railway that helped shape this historical Peterborough neighbourhood.

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

Contact info

Meet at 911 Armour Road (Auburn Bible Chapel)
Peterborough, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 11:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Collingwood Walking Tour Doors Open Simcoe County

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Collingwood Walking Tour

Explore Collingwood’s charming historical downtown on this lively one-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Uncover the town's rich past and vibrant present through humorous stories, striking architecture, public art and great recommendations for what to see and do while you're in town. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks and tales of the people who shaped the town.

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

Contact info

Meet at 44 Hurontario Street
Collingwood, Ontario
Email: collingwoodfreewalkingtour@gmail.com
https://collingwoodfreewalkingtours.com

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 11:00am - Sep 13, 12:00pm

Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building) Doors Open Simcoe County

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Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building)

This museum has been an art, culture and heritage hub in downtown Orillia for over 25 years. They strive to provide an inclusive space to engage community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture through art and history. During Doors Open, view remnants of the building’s past as a post office and customs house. There’s even a jail cell in the basement!

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

Contact info

30 Peter Street South
Orillia, Ontario
Email: visitors@orilliamuseum.org
https://www.orilliamuseum.org

Architecture

Year built: 1895
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Post office
Architect: Thomas Fuller

Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church Doors Open Simcoe County

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Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church

The Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1846-49, is a designated National Historic Site. It is one of the oldest African log churches still standing in North America. This church stands as a testament to both the Black settlers who carefully maintained it for nearly 75 years and the passionate community volunteers who have worked diligently to preserve it.

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

Contact info

1645 Line 3 North
Oro-Medonte, Ontario
http://www.orofreedom.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1846-49
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 11:00am - Sep 13, 03:00pm

Activity Haven Recreation Centre/Queen Alexandra Community Centre Doors Open Peterborough

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Activity Haven Recreation Centre/Queen Alexandra Community Centre

Constructed in 1889 by John E. Belcher as North Ward School, the building was expanded in 1907 and renamed Queen Alexandra School. Prospective teachers studying at the nearby Normal School used it as a model school for training. Since 1975, it has been home to the Activity Haven Recreation Centre, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

180 Barnardo Avenue
Peterborough, Ontario
https://activityhaven.org

Architecture

Year built: 1889
Building type: Schoolhouse
Architect: John E. Belcher

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

All Saints' Anglican Church Doors Open Peterborough

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All Saints' Anglican Church

All Saints’ Anglican Church was constructed in 1909 to replace an earlier 1891 church, which now serves as the Parish Hall. In 2025, the congregation is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Come visit this distinctive Peterborough church, admire its beautiful collection of stained glass and enjoy an organ recital at 1 p.m.

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

Contact info

235 Rubidge Street
Peterborough, Ontario
Email: saints@allsaintspeterborough.org
https://www.allsaintspeterborough.org

Architecture

Year built: 1891; 1909
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: John E. Belcher

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Belleville City Hall Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville City Hall

Constructed in 1872-73 by architect John D. Evans (the builder was John Forin) as Belleville’s market building and town hall, this attractive structure — with its tall clock tower — has dominated the downtown landscape for over 150 years. Architect Bill White’s imaginative renovations (1987-88) preserved many original interior architectural features, while adding 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of new space.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

169 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: planning@belleville.ca
https://www.belleville.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872-73
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: John D. Evans (original building); Bill White (renovation)

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 02:00pm

Belleville Fire Station #1 Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville Fire Station #1

This fascinating, modern fire station houses administration, communication and fire prevention services. There is a museum attached that shows the history of Belleville fire services, where you can explore memorabilia and view the interesting Loyalty, Tradition and Progress exhibit. You can also see the Firefighter Memorial Rose Garden outside the main entrance, which was unveiled on September 11, 2022.

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

Contact info

60 Bettes Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: FirePrevention@Belleville.ca
https://www.belleville.ca/en/home-and-property/about-belleville-fire-and-emergency-services.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 2015
Building type: Museum Fire station

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 02:00pm

Belleville Masonic Temple Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville Masonic Temple

The Belleville Masonic Temple was built in 1950 to provide a new meeting place for community events for the then-four active lodges and their concordant bodies. This hall can seat up to 150 guests and contains a fully serviced kitchen and a fully licensed bar. During Doors Open, enjoy this rare opportunity to explore inside a Masonic temple.

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

Contact info

132 Foster Avenue
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tazcarpentryplus@gmail.com
https://bellevillemasonictemple.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1950
Building type: Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum Doors Open Simcoe County

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Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum

This charming historical site is dedicated to the history of Coldwater and its surrounding areas. The museum's centerpiece is the Woodrow Homestead, a beautifully preserved log cabin built in the early 1840s on a former stagecoach route. Visitors can explore the homestead and other heritage buildings. Don’t miss the Coldwater Steampunk Festival occurring in the nearby village of Coldwater.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1474 Woodrow Road
Coldwater, Ontario
Email: rpturnour@gmail.com
http://www.coldwatermuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Corby Park Rose Garden Doors Open Belleville

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Corby Park Rose Garden

The Corby Park Rose Garden is in the old east village of Belleville, a great area for exploring heritage homes, just a few blocks from the Bay of Quinte. The garden has a stunning water fountain and, at the centre of it all, you get a beautiful view of the entire garden — perfect for a family outing or wedding.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

210 Ann Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tdeming@belleville.ca

Architecture


Glanmore National Historic Site Doors Open Belleville

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Glanmore National Historic Site

Glanmore is one of Belleville’s historical gems. Now a community museum, Glanmore was built for banker J.P.C. Phillips and his wife, Harriet Dougall Phillips. The grand house features beautifully restored interiors, period-room displays, European fine art and decorative objects. Artifacts related to local history are also included as part of the restored rooms in this historical house.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours
  • Activities and games

Contact info

257 Bridge Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: glanmoreinfo@belleville.ca
https://www.glanmore.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1883
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Thomas Hanley

Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum Doors Open Belleville

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Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum is located on the main floor of the Belleville Armoury. The museum preserves the history of the militia, specifically the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, through the collection and preservation of military artifacts and documents of historical significance to the Regiment and its antecedent units.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

189 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: HastingsprinceedwardRegt.museum@gmail.com

Architecture

Year built: 1908
Building type: Military Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Hillsdale Lockup Doors Open Simcoe County

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Hillsdale Lockup

This lockup was built in 1906 as a facility for justice administration and temporary confinement for lawbreakers under the Medonte Township and Hillsdale jurisdictions. By the 1920s, it had transformed into a hub of community activity — a refuge for transients, a meeting place, an electoral polling station, and storage. Note: Due to construction, this site is not currently wheelchair accessible.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

4552 Penetanguishene Road (parking available at the Hillsdale Community Park, 4517 Penetanguishene Road, approximately a three-minute walk away)
Hillsdale, Ontario
https://www.springwater.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/resources/Documents/HistoryandHeritage/Hillsdale-Jail-History.pdf

Architecture

Year built: 1906
Building type: Courthouse Historical landmark
Architect: William John Davenport

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Hutchison House Doors Open Peterborough

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Hutchison House

Hutchison House, one of the oldest limestone houses in Peterborough, was built by the community in 1837 for its first physician, Dr. John Hutchison. The house was restored and opened as a museum in 1978. During Doors Open, explore “Together From Apart: Stories of Immigration,” a temporary exhibit by the Fleming College Museum Management and Curatorship Program students.

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

Contact info

270 Brock Street
Peterborough, Ontario
https://phs-hutchisonhouse.ca/hutchison-house

Architecture

Year built: 1837
Building type: Historical house Museum
Architect: Unknown

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Islamic Society of Belleville Doors Open Belleville

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Islamic Society of Belleville

The Islamic Society of Belleville is opening its doors during Doors Open to showcase this masjid, Islamic centre and school. Throughout the year, they offer regular Quran classes for kids, regular Fajr and Isha prayers, Friday Juma, Taraweeh Salat in Ramadhan and Eid prayers. Explore the architecture and culture of this centre and learn more about the Islamic faith.

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

Contact info

33 Moira Street West
Belleville, Ontario
Email: masjidbelleville@gmail.com
http://bellevillemasjid.ca

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Leacock Museum National Historic Site Doors Open Simcoe County

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Leacock Museum National Historic Site

Nestled on the shores of Lake Couchiching, the Leacock Museum National Historic Site is housed in the summer cottage, boathouse and gardens of famous Canadian humorist and economist, Stephen Leacock (1869-1944). Leacock was known for his witty and satirical works (particularly Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town). His legacy is honoured annually through the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.

  • Food vendors
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

50 Museum Drive
Orillia, Ontario
https://www.orillia.ca/en/visiting/leacock-museum.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 1928
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Wright and Noxon Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Lock 19 — Scotts Mills Doors Open Peterborough

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Lock 19 — Scotts Mills

Constructed between 1837-43, the Scotts Mills dam and lock allowed steamships to pass through Whitlas Rapids to Peterborough. Today, Lock 19 is the only lock remaining on the Trent-Severn Waterway to retain its original masonry. The dam was rebuilt in 1904 and again in 2023, with new public-friendly landscaping. Speak with a Parks Canada engineer from 1 to 3 p.m.

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

Contact info

804 Morphet Avenue
Peterborough, Ontario
https://parcs.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/posteeclusage-lockstation/ecluse-lock-19-scottmills

Architecture

Year built: 1837-43; 1904; 2023
Building type: Attraction Transportation

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Meyers Creek Brewing Company Doors Open Belleville

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Meyers Creek Brewing Company

Meyers Creek Brewing took possession of this building in the fall of 2018. Over the course of the next five years — through the pandemic — they slowly peeled back the layers of renovations, ultimately uncovering the original 1884 brick building and its rich history. This beautiful space is now their taproom, with additions housing the brewery production business.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

60 Dundas Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: gretta@meyerscreekbrewing.ca
https://www.meyerscreekbrewing.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1884
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 12:00pm

Mission Thrift Store Doors Open Belleville

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Mission Thrift Store

The building that currently houses the Mission Thrift Store has served the local community for generations. After sitting vacant for several years, it became a Mission Thrift Store in 2014. Donations are either re-sold to the public or to recyclers. Very little goes to landfill. For Doors Open, take a guided tour and see their staff and volunteers at work.

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

Contact info

315 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: belleville@missionthriftstore.com
https://missionthriftstore.com/stores/mission-thrift-store-belleville

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Museum on the Boyne Doors Open Simcoe County

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Museum on the Boyne

This community museum represents the history of South Simcoe County. Exhibits highlight famous local Canadians, notable industries and unique area artifacts. The site features an agricultural fair building, a log house and a barn. During Doors Open, children can enjoy a scavenger hunt and other hands-on activities. Come for a tour, explore the site and check out the gift shop.

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

Contact info

250 Fletcher Crescent
Alliston, Ontario
Email: boynemuseum@newtecumseth.ca
http://www.motb.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1914
Building type: Historical house Museum

New Canadians Centre Peterborough Doors Open Peterborough

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New Canadians Centre Peterborough

In 1979, local community members came together to establish a committee to support refugees, which grew into the New Canadians Centre (NCC). Today, the NCC is dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees and other newcomers to the Peterborough area. Come and explore the NCC and its other tenants: St. James United Church, St. James Players and the Kawartha Youth Orchestra.

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

Contact info

221 Romaine Street
Peterborough, Ontario
Email: info@nccpeterborough.ca
https://nccpeterborough.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1917
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: Cecil Campbell King and Edward G. Sherwood

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Parrott Riverfront Trail Doors Open Belleville

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Parrott Riverfront Trail

This paved and lit trail is 1.6 kilometres long (1 mile), travelling along the Moira River behind the historical downtown. Along this trail is a footbridge, opened in October 2022 to replace the early 1800s original. To the north, it connects to the Riverside Trail. To the south, it connects to the Zwicks Trail and the Kiwanis Bayshore Trail.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Start at the corner of Front and Station streets (9 Station Street)
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tdeming@belleville.ca
https://facilities.belleville.ca/Home/Detail?CategoryIds&FacilityTypeIds&Keywords=riverfront&ScrollTo=scroll-map-list-container&CloseMap=true&Id=70869508-2e40-44b0-a8a5-fa35944ce28d

Architecture

Building type: Attraction

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Penetanguishene Historical Walking Tour Doors Open Simcoe County

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Penetanguishene Historical Walking Tour

Explore Penetanguishene’s rich heritage and discover the legacy of lumber baron Charles Beck, one of the town’s most influential industrialists. Start at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Then stroll down Beck Boulevard to trace the locations of Beck’s mills. Then it’s Beck’s family home on Fox Street before ending at Burkevale, Ontario’s last remaining Protestant separate school.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Start at 13 Burke Street (Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives)
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Email: museum@penetanguishene.ca
https://www.penetanguishene.ca

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 03:00pm