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.

Built in 1883, Glenlochie Lodge was the home of the McVean family. The grand staircase, stained glass and ornate woodwork reflect the homes Scottish Heritage. It offers a rare glimpse into Victorian life and Dresden’s history. Visitors are invited to step inside and experience the story of this remarkable home through free guided tours and stories of the McVean family.   

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 historical route across Inverlea Bridge to Goose Pond, Peterborough’s lost hamlet. Completed in 1910, it was Peterborough’s first reinforced concrete bridge. Its three graceful Melan 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!

Located in Stittsville, the Goulbourn Museum preserves and interprets materials from the Goulbourn Township area. Built in 1872, the building was once the old town hall for the former township. This popular community hub was home to council meetings, parties and dances. The adjacent office building is used as administrative offices, as well as the museum’s primary collections storage.

Come be an architect for the day! Gow Hastings Architects is a Toronto-based architecture/design studio that creates vibrant places for research, learning, play and discovery. Doors Open visitors will have the chance to participate in an interactive workshop. Through writing, drawing and model-making, staff will guide participants to explore the design of an urban school in a multicultural, global city.

Situated in a park-like setting in the heart of Waterdown, Grace Anglican Church is a welcoming, affirming, inclusive faith community for people of all backgrounds. Its stunning Gothic-revival building, with gorgeous stained-glass windows, was built in 1860. The parish has its own food bank and is engaged in social justice, climate justice, and truth and reconciliation with indigenous peoples.

Dive into Waterloo Region’s past through maps, photographs, postcards, yearbooks and archival collections. This dedicated research space is a treasure trove for anyone curious about local history, genealogy and the stories that shape the community. Plus discover a range of services and resources you may not expect, including specialized scanning and conversion equipment and reference and research support.

Grace United Church was designed by William Thomas — the same architect who designed Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral, Hamilton’s St. Paul’s Presbyterian and Brock’s Monument in Queenston. The magnificent stained-glass windows memorialize early church members and wartime casualties, and the interior reflects the classic Methodist form of practical design. In 2023, the Grace United congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary.

"Cheers to Years" celebrates 100 years of the Graham Arboretum. Join City of London Parks and Forestry staff in Springbank Park for a tour exploring its 1926 origins and unique trees. Eighteen highlighted species feature signage across six categories: Carolinian, Great Lakes, Boreal, Canada-wide, North America and World. Enhancements were funded through partnerships and a Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grant.

The elegant Edwardian gable and bay on Grant Avenue was transformed by Dan Lanois, Bob Lanois and Bob Doidge into the world-renowned recording venue, Grant Avenue Studio. The two-storey box bay façade with stained-glass windows has welcomed artists from Gordon Lightfoot and Stan Rogers to U2 and Johnny Cash. Check out this excellent example of adaptive reuse.

This unusually shaped building was erected in 1888-89 as the headquarters of the 35th Battalion Simcoe Foresters. In 1914, it became auxiliary to the new Queen's Park armoury. The building has been revitalized by a committee of city council and is designated for architectural and historical significance under the Ontario Heritage Act. It is now the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum.

Grosvenor Lodge, an 1853 manor featuring beautiful stained glass, a wrap-around veranda and gardens, opens for a self-guided tour of the home built for Samuel and Ann Peters. Explore displays by Society for Learning in Retirement members, plus retrospectives marking 25 years of Doors Open London, and a video on Heritage Awards. Enjoy music and children's activities on the veranda.

Explore the studio of a leading planning, urban design and landscape architecture firm shaping great communities throughout southwestern Ontario. They create, collaborate and innovate solutions addressing community development needs and challenges. Their renovated office is in a building constructed in 1903 for industrial manufacturing for the Berlin Interior Hardwood Company and is part of the Warehouse District Cultural Heritage Landscape.

Peek inside the historical 401 Richmond Street West building and see how Guido Costantino Projects operates — an architectural design practice located on the second floor. Get a glimpse of their work on award-winning hospitality, retail and residential projects. Come and see how a modern architectural design firm functions in an adapted space See works in progress through drawings and models.

Guild Hall, built in 1857 and relocated in 1978, once served as an evangelical church. Today, the building houses vibrant studios for the Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild and The Hill Potters’ Guild. Visitors can see working studios where there will be ongoing demonstrations so that they may learn more about the process of both mediums (accessed by staircase).

HackLab.TO is a decades-old, member-run organization dedicated to makers and hackers (in the creative sense, as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) from all walks of life. Come and visit the uniquely adorned space filled with members' projects — ranging from art to electronic exhibits to design projects. The space also provides many tools for members to use.

The Halo Studio is a one-of-a-kind recording studio that offers professional audio engineering services in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Their custom-built studio was originally designed by Trevor Garwood Jones as a dental office in 1972. Some architectural detailing remains and now provides the perfect vibes for creating great projects. Their control room has recorded Bruce Springsteen and Kanye West.

Step back in time and explore the Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse. Nestled at the entrance to Hamilton Cemetery, Ontario’s oldest public burial ground, this charming structure offers a glimpse into the city’s storied past.

Built in the 1854, the Gatehouse is an example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Once serving as the caretaker’s residence, this heritage building now stands as a gateway to the rich history preserved within the cemetery grounds

Explore the Hamilton Children’s Museum brand-new expanded building and stretch your imagination as you touch, build and experiment in a friendly, child-focused setting. Come see the new exhibits and participate in hands-on activities. Please note visits will be limited to 1.15 hour in length and there may be extensive wait times to visit the museum. Parking is limited.

Hamilton Craft Studios is a 1,300-square-metre (14,000-square-foot) multidisciplinary craft space in a historical wire factory in downtown Hamilton. Panoramic windows fill the space with natural light. The second floor houses woodworking and fabrication spaces, while the third floor features ceramics, textiles and general arts studios — offering tools, equipment and shared workspaces for makers of all skill levels.