The Franklin Carmichael Art Centre is a unique building that sits atop the Humber River ravine in north Etobicoke. The two-storey log structure is surrounded by a small park. The site was gifted to the then-Township of Etobicoke in 1959. The Centre is home to the Franklin Carmichael Art Group, which offers visual-arts instruction to adults and children.

This 1930s art deco site was built primarily of materials from Quebec and France. Highlights include the Salon de l’hon. George W. Vari (formerly the Birch Bark room), a replica of the Vimy Memorial, bronze decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, wall engravings and murals. No strollers, backpacks, metal objects, food (including chewing gum) or drinks. Photography restricted. Registration required.

Senator George T. Fulford built his fortune selling “Pink Pills for Pale People” from Brockville to the world. Between 1899 and 1901, he constructed Fulford Place, an 1,858 square-metre (20,000 square-foot) Edwardian mansion overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Walk the same halls as royalty and wander the restored Olmsted Brothers gardens in this remarkable piece of Ontario’s heritage.

Experience heritage conservation on one of Hamilton’s most storied streets. Their live‑work studios on Barton Street East showcase active restoration projects using traditional craft techniques. Visitors can explore real projects and see how heritage is preserved in a neighbourhood undergoing renewal.

The Tropical Greenhouse at Gage Park, opened in July 2021, is a 1,300-square-metre (14,000-square-foot) greenhouse containing a unique collection of subtropical plants, palm trees, a waterfall and fishpond. Visitors can view the production greenhouses where annual plants intended for the city’s gardens and traffic islands are started. Plants will be transferred this year beginning May 24.

For 35 years, the Dinkel family and the city have supported the preservation and restoration of the front of this historic building. At Gallery 121, a co-op space for art and art lovers, a frieze lines the front of the building while the back space transports you into Dinkel's Restaurant and historic patio, complete with a fountain and climbing ivy.

Located on the oldest farmstead on Amherst Island (from c. 1790), this art gallery is a destination unlike any other. With stunning views and rustic charm, a visit here is like journeying back in time — where the tradition of fine craftsmanship in wood, metal, fibre and glass arts is presented in original ways. Enjoy this unique and immersive experience.

The two buildings that house Gallery Stratford were constructed by London architect George F. Durand. One structure was built as the Stratford Waterworks’ pump house and the other for equipment storage. Durand believed that architecture was more than just engineering — it was art. You can see that in his mix of styles. Designated by the City of Stratford in 1985.

The Iroquois Marina sits along the St. Lawrence River at the site of the historical Galop Canal. The canal system was dug in 1844, and the original lock was opened in 1847. The lock was decommissioned in the late 1950s in preparation for the flooding of the Seaway. Today, our marina sits on these historical canal walls.

In 1962, the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club acquired this 24-hectare (60-acre) property with a commitment to operate it as a wildlife sanctuary. Comprising primarily wetlands and popular nature trails, the property features an aviary, swan enclosure, pollination gardens and an education building. The sanctuary is ideal for learning about the value of wetlands and conservation.

The George Quantz House is a 19th‑century building featuring patterned red brickwork along with added barge-boards and a bellcast veranda. Relocated from Bayview Avenue in 2013 for conservation, it is now home to Kirby Chan & Co. Real Estate. Learn about its architecture, restoration, and the Quantz family legacy.

The George R. Robinson Bandshell was built in 1947 in memory of Lieutenant George R. Robinson. Robinson, born 1840, was Bandmaster of the 13th Battalion Royal Canadian Militia from 1869 until his death, and is credited with reforming Canadian music. His Battalion Band was known for traveling across North America. Today, the bandshell serves as a stage for summer concerts.

This school is a 600-square-metre (6,500-square-foot) maker space that complements the expanding arts scene in Owen Sound. With classes in pottery, jewelry, printmaking, stained glass and more, the school is steadily growing — offering new classes and open studios and acquiring new equipment regularly. Come and explore this creative space and see how they foster collaboration and skills development.

Step into a vanished rural crossroads where only traces remain. This evocative site reveals the story of a once-thriving hamlet centred around the Black Horse Inn (1853-75), a fascinating glimpse into the region’s early settlement and the forces that led to its disappearance. See inside three outbuildings from that era: a barn, smokehouse and stone-built former cheese factory from 1835.

Established in 2015, Giaimo is a Toronto-based architecture firm integrating design with heritage conservation. Their work engages deeply with Toronto’s built environment and its history — fostering environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable places through adaptive reuse, retrofits, renovations, additions, transformation, revitalization and integrating new with old. Come and explore their offices, located in an adaptively reused former industrial building.

Located on Mnisiing (Toronto Islands) in a former schoolhouse, this arts centre offers affordable retreat space, studios and accommodations for artists and creative thinkers. During Doors Open, learn about the facility, enjoy games on the lawn and the beach, and visit the lighthouse across the street (exterior only). Note: This site is accessible by ferry only. Consult the schedule. (Photo: Revel Photography)

Gibson House is a 19th-century farmhouse hidden among North York’s highrises. Step into the 1850s kitchen, where you will be met by the warm aroma of wood smoke and beeswax. Explore how David Gibson — a Scottish immigrant, land surveyor, farmer, politician and rebel — put his mark on the community, city and province. Come and taste, smell and touch history.

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.

Built in 1849, this small but stunning historical church sits on a hill overlooking the village of Glen Morris on the banks of the heritage Grand River. The main church building is constructed of beautiful local fieldstone, giving it a timeless character that reflects the craftsmanship and heritage of the early community.

Glengarry County has a wealth of Celtic heritage. The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame, founded in 2003, honours individuals and groups who have contributed to the maintenance of the Celtic music culture in the county, including musicians and promotors. In addition to the recognition of the inductees, they also collect memorabilia relevant to the area’s music and culture.

This Georgian-style building dates back to 1862. In 1967, it became a museum dedicated to depicting the story of Sir John Johnson and other Loyalists who settled in the area during the American Revolution. Special exhibits celebrate the bicentennial of the Williamstown Fair (the oldest agrarian fair in Canada) and the War of 1812.

Opened in 1962, the Glengarry Pioneer Museum has grown to include eight heritage buildings, including the Star Inn, a stagecoach stop in the 1860s. Its barroom is thought to be one of the oldest in Eastern Ontario. Other pioneer buildings on this site are the blacksmith shop, town hall, Orange Lodge, log barns, drive shed and cheese factory.

Located in the heart of the city, the Goethe-Institut Toronto is the meeting point and partner for anyone interested in contemporary German art and culture as well as the German language. It welcomes all into its community space and newly launched Media Lounge, highlighting the relationship between the natural and digital realms.

Prepared by local historian Gord Young, explore the historic route across Inverlea Bridge to Goose Pond, Peterborough’s lost hamlet. Built in 1910, it was Peterborough’s first reinforced concrete bridge. Its three graceful melon arches, formed of virtually indestructible compressed Portland cement, remain one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Meet at the corner of Parkhill Road East and Auburn Street.

Go behind-the-scenes at the Gord Watts Municipal Centre, the operational heart of Brockville. The facility was renovated into a municipal works and compost hub during the city's infrastructure upgrades of the 1970s and 1980s. Public works, parks, engineering and public transit are just some of the departments that operate here. Get an up-close look at the specialized equipment used to maintain our city!