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Ottawa Mission, The Doors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Mission, The

The Ottawa Mission, established in 1906, has been at this location since 1912. It comprises a small network of buildings, including the 1861 grey stone building that was designated in 1991. The red-brick structure is the main shelter building where the dormitories are located. Modern extensions have been added over the years, including a hospice, health clinic and learning centre.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours

Contact info

35 Waller Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://ottawamission.com

Architecture

Year built: Established in 1906; 1861 (oldest building of the complex)

Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters Doors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters

Opened in 2005, the 9,290-square-metre (100,000-square-foot) Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility that houses all paramedic operations (except for medical dispatching), a vehicle depot and administrative area for the service. This was the first LEED-certified building in Ottawa. Each day, more than 75 emergency vehicles are deployed to serve the communities of the nation’s capital.

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

Contact info

2495 Don Reid Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://ottawa.ca/paramedics

Architecture

Year built: 2005
Building type: Green building Health-care facility

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Ottawa Valley Grain Products Doors Open Ottawa

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Ottawa Valley Grain Products

Ottawa Valley Grain Products is a cornerstone building in the heart of Carp that reflects the village's strong agricultural roots and heritage. The building — a working mill — is a relatively simple structure that houses grain processing and milling equipment at its core, where they still grind grain to make flour and barley products. This business remains family owned.

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

Contact info

405 Donald B. Munro Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.ottawavalleygrain.ca

Architecture

Building type: Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Parliamentary Precinct Rehabilitation Doors Open Ottawa

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Parliamentary Precinct Rehabilitation

Public Services and Procurement Canada invites you to visit Parliament Hill during Doors Open Ottawa. Although Centre Block is currently closed, visitors can meet subject matter experts on the Hill and get answers to all their questions. Visitors are free to roam to different stations to learn about the rehabilitation of the Centre Block.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

111 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/parliamentary-precinct.html

Architecture

Year built: 1916-20

Architect: John A. Pearson and Jean-Omer Marchand

Pinhey's Point Historic Site Doors Open Ottawa

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Pinhey's Point Historic Site

Pinhey’s Point Historic Site stands as a testament to 19th-century upper- and middle-class rural life. Built in four stages from 1820 to 1849, the Georgian-style house maintains many of its original features, including the imposing entrance and staircase, servants’ quarters and 1860s wallpaper. Explore the history of rural water, from dowsing to boring wells, in a new exhibit.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

270 Pinhey's Point Road
Dunrobin, Ontario
https://ottawa.ca/pinheyspoint

Architecture

Year built: 1820
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Richardson Masonic Lodge No. 136 Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Richardson Masonic Lodge No. 136

Richardson Masonic Lodge prides itself as a well-established institution dedicated to the cultural, social and moral development of men 21 years of age and older. Enjoy a tour, presentations of the history of Richardson Lodge Masonic Hall, a fundraiser and light refreshments. Also be sure to check out the sundial out front!

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

Contact info

279 Second Street
Stouffville, Ontario
https://www.facebook.com/Richardsonlodge

Architecture

Year built: 1955 (founded in 1860)
Building type: Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Richmond Hill Live Steamers Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Richmond Hill Live Steamers

Adults and children alike can visit the Richmond Hill Live Steamers to experience miniature railway demonstrations. This outdoor model railway, run by hobbyists and engineers, features several gauges of trains running on steam, gasoline and electric power, based on real engines dating back to 1803. Rides are limited to one per person. Last admission at 2 p.m.

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

Contact info

15922 McCowan Road
Stouffville, Ontario
https://richmond-hill-live-steamers.tripod.com

Architecture

Year built: 1977
Building type: Attraction Transportation

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 02:00pm

Rideau Club, The Doors Open Ottawa

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Rideau Club, The

The Rideau Club occupies the penthouse of the Sun Life Financial Centre in downtown Ottawa. The club, which pre-dates Confederation by nearly two years, has entertained many distinguished visitors — including royalty and many governors general and prime ministers. This is its third home. It outgrew the first by 1911 and the second was destroyed by fire in 1979.

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

Contact info

99 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://rideauclub.ca

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Rideau Hall (Official Residence of the Governor General of Canada) Doors Open Ottawa

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Rideau Hall (Official Residence of the Governor General of Canada)

Rideau Hall has been the official residence of every Governor General of Canada since 1867, and their workplace since 1940. It has nearly two centuries of history, and has become an important gathering place and site of official activities. The grounds, the building and its interiors have evolved over time to reflect/reinforce Rideau Hall’s identity as a national symbol.

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

Contact info

1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.gg.ca/en/visit-us/rideau-hall

Architecture

Year built: 1838
Building type: Government building Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: Thomas McKay

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Rogers tv Doors Open Ottawa

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Rogers tv

This single-storey building is home to the tv Rogers and Rogers tv community production studios, where they create 300 original hours of programming every year. Come and visit the studios and learn more about the fascinating world of television. Check out their volunteer opportunities. Or suggest an idea for programming you’d like to see developed here.

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

Contact info

475 Richmond Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.rogerstv.com/ottawa/shows

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Royal Canadian Mint Doors Open Ottawa

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Royal Canadian Mint

Headquartered in the historical building where the Mint was founded in 1908, this facility produces hand-crafted commemorative coins, gold and silver bullion, medals and medallions. A tour of the operations explains the many different coin manufacturing technologies. For an unforgettable souvenir, hold a 24-karat pure gold bar worth over $700,000.

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

Contact info

320 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.mint.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1908
Building type: Attraction Commercial Government building Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Doors Open Ottawa

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has guided learning for specialist physicians so they can deliver the best health care for all. This landmark building, which overlooks the Rideau Canal, is a classically inspired structure — featuring impressive stained glass and an interior courtyard. It was formerly a monastery for the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood.

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

Contact info

774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.royalcollege.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1921
Building type: Educational facility Health-care facility
Architect: Alphonse Contant

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Saint Francis-of-Assisi Church Doors Open Ottawa

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Saint Francis-of-Assisi Church

This is one of Ottawa’s monuments of religious architecture. The church boasts two bell towers — the largest of which showing Norman influence while the smaller is more Orthodox-inspired. Known for its exceptional acoustics, it hosts regular concerts by the Ottawa Chorale Society and Pro Organo Ottawa. Explore the site, noting its magnificent organ and the bells that came from France.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

20 Fairmont Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
http://stfrancoisdassise.on.ca

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa Doors Open Ottawa

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School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa

Designed by Hobin Architecture, the new School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) building was completed in just 43 days in the heart of Little Italy. The contemporary, purpose-built design is quintessential to the development of photography, with room for the SPAO Centre Gallery, classrooms and the most well-appointed darkroom in the Ottawa region.

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

Contact info

77 Pamilla Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://spao.ca

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility
Architect: Hobin Architecture

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Scouts Canada National Museum Doors Open Ottawa

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Scouts Canada National Museum

Visit this unique museum to view collections that show how scouting contributed to Canada’s heritage while helping to develop youth into valued citizens. See displays of photos, uniforms, badges, scrapbooks, diaries and other memorabilia. The museum also houses their own amateur radio station (VE3SHQ), which allows youth to participate in the largest on-air and on-the-internet scout gatherings in the world.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Videos

Contact info

1345 Baseline Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.scouts.ca

Architecture

Building type: Museum

Southminster United Church Doors Open Ottawa

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Southminster United Church

The exterior of the Southminster United Church is Nepean sandstone, the same stone used for the Parliament Buildings. The entrance ends at a pointed arch gate that leads into the church porch, which opens into the narthex. Beyond is the nave, which consists of five bays on each side, a central aisle and smaller aisles on each side.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

15 Aylmer Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.southminsterunitedchurch.com

Architecture

Year built: 1932
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: J. Albert Ewart

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Spiritual Centre of Ottawa-Carleton Doors Open Ottawa

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Sri Sathya Sai Baba Spiritual Centre of Ottawa-Carleton

This site is a unique, non-denominational place of worship. Sathya Sai Baba’s life message is to "love all, serve all" and "help ever, hurt never," strongly promoting the unity of faiths as depicted through symbols and messages on the centre’s pillar. During your Doors Open visit, explore the stupa at the entrance, the main prayer hall, library and classrooms.

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

Contact info

1694 Hunt Club Road
Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.sathyasaiottawa.org

Architecture

Year built: 1997
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Doors Open Ottawa

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Having outgrown an earlier church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian was constructed in 1872 with wood provided by Ottawa lumber baron, J.R. Booth. Of note are the splendid stained-glass windows and the high vaulted ceilings. The raised pulpit is uniquely placed along the west wall. This placement follows the Scottish Presbyterian tradition that sees the ministers as teachers, with children around them.

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

Contact info

82 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.standrewsottawa.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 03:00pm

St. Giles Presbyterian Church Doors Open Ottawa

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St. Giles Presbyterian Church

This church was built a few years after the congregation was granted full status. The Christian Education Centre was added in 1955. A hall and offices were set up across the street, but that building was sold. Note the plaque that is dedicated to members of the congregation who served or were killed in the Second World War.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

181 First Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
https://stgilesottawa.org

Architecture

Year built: 1927-29
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: John Pritchard MacLaren

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Doors Open Ottawa

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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

This red brick building is a familiar Ottawa landmark. Note the separate entrance for the community thrift shop, while another door is the way into The Well — a day program for women. Throughout the summer, their Indigenous Engagement Coordinator offers smudging each Sunday. The bell can be heard throughout the neighbourhood. Music can also often be heard when passing by.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust

Contact info

154 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.stjohnsottawa.com

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

St. Margaret's Anglican Church Vanier Doors Open Ottawa

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St. Margaret's Anglican Church Vanier

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Vanier was the first Ottawa-area church to feature an apse. The ceiling of the sanctuary with its 12 apostle panels was painted by artist J.W.H. Watt, who also created the painting behind the altar. The pews were repurposed from a chapel at the University of Ottawa. Note the brass plaque commemorating Canadian landscape poet Archibald Lampman.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

206 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.facebook.com/StMargaretsAnglicanChurch

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship
Architect: F. Thomas

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn Doors Open Ottawa

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St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn

Although St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn no longer offers Sunday services, it is available for use as a venue for musical presentations, art shows, a coffee house and more. Over the years, many changes and upgrades have been made. The stained-glass window was donated following the World Wars. The adjacent cemetery, too, pays homage to generations of area settlers.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

2750 Navan Road
Ottawa, Ontario
https://sthelens.ca/newsite3/st-mary-the-virgin-blackburn

Architecture

Year built: 1879
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

St. Paul Lutheran Church Doors Open Ottawa

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St. Paul Lutheran Church

Built to serve Ottawa’s growing German-speaking Lutheran community, this church replaced an earlier wood-frame structure. It still retains some of the original stained-glass windows, the altarpiece, and its beautiful woodwork and beams. One of Ottawa’s earliest organs, a Casavant pipe organ, was installed in 1888. Sir John A. Macdonald and Governor General Lord Lansdowne made donations to the new construction.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Contact info

210 Wilbrod Street
Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.stpaulottawa.org

Architecture

Year built: 1888; 1948 (renovations)
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: A. Harvey (original design); W.E. Noffke (renovations)

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Stained Glass Centre for the Performing Arts Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Stained Glass Centre for the Performing Arts

Explore the wonders of this heritage building, which offers live entertainment and special amenities. Built in 1892 and shared with the Stouffville United Church, this venue holds historical value and offers a welcoming space for local artists and event goers. During Doors Open, there will be live entertainment, refreshments, a bake sale and a sound and lighting demonstration.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Food vendors
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

34 Church Street North
Stouffville, Ontario
https://www.stainedglasscentre.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1892
Building type: Concert hall Place of worship Theatre
Architect: Nathan Forsyth

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

SunTech Greenhouses Ltd. Doors Open Ottawa

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SunTech Greenhouses Ltd.

Suntech is a commercial greenhouse that supplies Ottawa's grocery stores with tomatoes and cucumbers. They use hydroponics to reduce water consumption and give exact nutrients to the plants in conjunction with LED lights in certain crops. They also focus on providing the highest quality vegetables to local markets, meaning that their carbon footprint is reduced. Don’t miss the tasting tables!

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

Contact info

5541 Doyle Road
Manotick, Ontario
https://www.facebook.com/suntechgreenhouses

Architecture

Year built: 1999
Building type: Commercial Food and drink Farm

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm