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Knox Presbyterian Church Doors Open Burlington

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Knox Presbyterian Church

Knox Presbyterian's building and congregation serve the community in the heart of downtown Burlington, with the congregation celebrating its 180th anniversary this year. The original church, today known as the Bell Tower Room, still stands — one of the oldest buildings in Burlington. Knox Presbyterian features the impressive stained-glass Campbell Memorial Windows, which can be viewed during Doors Open.

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

Contact info

461 Elizabeth Street
Burlington, Ontario
Email: info@knoxburlington.ca
https://www.knoxburlington.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1876
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 02:00pm

Lowville Schoolhouse Doors Open Burlington

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Lowville Schoolhouse

The historical Lowville Schoolhouse operated until the early 1950s. It was designated in 1992. Visit the schoolhouse to learn about the work of its current occupants — the Field and Stream Rescue Team — who work to clean and restore local creeks and green spaces. You can also walk along the shore of Bronte Creek and view the nearby stairs to Highville.

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

Contact info

6207 Guelph Line
Burlington, Ontario
Email: dave.tourchin@streamrescue.com
https://www.streamrescue.com

Architecture

Year built: 1889
Building type: Schoolhouse

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 02:00pm

Riverside Bed and Breakfast Doors Open St. Marys

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Riverside Bed and Breakfast

The original house built here was an excellent example of an L-shaped Ontario house from the mid-Victorian period. Leon Clench, St. Marys’ first practising lawyer, adapted the basic design for his family. It was the childhood home of world-famous violinist, Nora Clench, and is now home to a thriving bed and breakfast whose owners had it designated in 2017.

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

Contact info

96 Robinson Street
St. Marys, Ontario
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
http://www.riversidestmarys.biz

Architecture

Year built: 1875
Building type: Commercial Historical house
Architect: Leon Clench

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

St. James Anglican Church Doors Open St. Marys

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St. James Anglican Church

In 1857, a plain church of local limestone was erected here. It still forms the heart of St. James, making this the town’s oldest place of worship in continuous use. In the mid-1880s, the church was renovated. The roof was raised and entrance porches were added. Additionally, the southwest corner was given a Gothic tower and the sanctuary was extended.

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

Contact info

65 Church Street South
St. Marys, Ontario
https://www.stjamesinstmarys.org

Architecture

Year built: 1857; mid-1880s
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

St. John's Anglican Church Doors Open Burlington

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St. John's Anglican Church

St. John's Anglican is the second-oldest Anglican church in Burlington. Founded in 1835, the congregation gathered in an old schoolhouse until the current building was completed. Visit during Doors Open for guided tours of the church and cemetery. There will be markers throughout the cemetery for notable people in Burlington’s history, including members of the locally famous Ireland family.

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

Contact info

2464 Dundas Street West
Burlington, Ontario
Email: office@stjohnsburlington.ca
https://www.stjohnsburlington.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1839
Building type: Cemetery Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 02:00pm

St. Marys Heritage Conservation District Doors Open St. Marys

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St. Marys Heritage Conservation District

The combination of limestone buildings constructed from locally quarried stone, a scenic location in the river valley, a physically intact downtown, and the large number of well-preserved historical buildings all combine to give St. Marys a distinct feel and charm. Come and explore the architecture, vibrant shops and restaurants, and scenic vistas located in the St. Marys Heritage Conservation District.

  • Food vendors
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

Meet at 175 Queen Street East (St. Marys Town Hall)
St. Marys, Ontario
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
https://www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Heritage-and-Historic-Landmarks.aspx

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

St. Marys Museum Doors Open St. Marys

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St. Marys Museum

When George Tracy — one of St. Marys' earliest settlers — built this house for his family in 1854, it was the largest residence in the area. The neighbourhood park surrounding the building today is what remains of the extensive grounds of this “Castle in the Bush.” A fine example of domestic limestone construction, it has been a museum since 1959.

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

Contact info

177 Church Street South
St. Marys, Ontario
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
http://www.stmarysmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1854
Building type: Historical house Museum
Architect: Robert Barbour

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

St. Marys Presbyterian Church Doors Open St. Marys

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St. Marys Presbyterian Church

Built in 1880-81 of local limestone, St. Marys Presbyterian Church replaced a more modest frame structure that had been on this site since 1852. The interior of the church was renovated in the mid-1960s when two local Presbyterian congregations united and this building was selected as their combined place of worship. An extension and balcony were added in 1993.

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

Contact info

147 Widder Street East
St. Marys, Ontario
https://www.stmaryspresbyterian.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1880-81
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

St. Marys Public Library Doors Open St. Marys

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St. Marys Public Library

In 1904, the Carnegie Foundation awarded St. Marys a grant of $10,000 to build a public library. Local architect J.A. Humphris used classical motifs and local limestone to design a building that complemented the neighbouring town hall — a design that’s distinct from most brick Carnegie libraries. Completed in 1988, the children’s wing to the east offers a welcoming, sunny space.

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

Contact info

15 Church Street North
St. Marys, Ontario
Email: libraryinfo@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca
https://www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Library.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 1904; children’s wing, 1988
Building type: Library
Architect: J.A. Humphris (St. Marys)

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 01:00pm

St. Marys Town Hall Doors Open St. Marys

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St. Marys Town Hall

This Town Hall is a replacement for an earlier municipal building that was destroyed by fire in 1890. The building was designed by Toronto architect G.W. Gouinlock and was built in 1892 using St. Marys limestone, with contrasting sandstone accents. Still the administrative centre of the town, the building contains the newly renovated council chambers, municipal offices and an auditorium.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

175 Queen Street East
St. Marys, Ontario
https://www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Heritage-and-Historic-Landmarks.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 1892
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: G.W. Gouinlock

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

St. Marys United Church Doors Open St. Marys

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St. Marys United Church

St. Marys United Church, built with white Ontario brick, replaced a smaller limestone Methodist church. Its tower once supported a steeple that was damaged by lightning in the 1940s and removed. The interior of this place of worship is spacious and inspiring. The Casavant organ, added in 1907, is one of the finest in the area.

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

Contact info

85 Church Street South
St. Marys, Ontario
https://stmarysunitedchurch.weebly.com

Architecture

Year built: 1879
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

The Flour Mill Doors Open St. Marys

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The Flour Mill

The Flour Mill is a fine example of local limestone construction. In recent years, Tracey Pritchard, a former Toronto caterer, food writer, restaurateur and consultant has been revitalizing the space. It is now a destination for delicious food, gourmet shopping and cozy boutique accommodation. During Doors Open, explore the main floor retail space and an upper-floor private residence.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Food vendors
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

6 Water Street South
St. Marys, Ontario
Email: hello@theflourmill.ca
https://theflourmill.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1863
Building type: Commercial Food and drink Historical landmark Private residence

Dates/hours open

Aug 09, 10:00am - Aug 09, 04:00pm

Degree Fitness Doors Open Seaforth

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Degree Fitness

Degree Fitness is a premier fitness facility, offering a clean and welcoming environment for its clients. Their team of highly trained coaches provides a variety of services — including group training, personal training programs, nutritional coaching and specialty courses aimed at helping individuals reach their fitness goals. During Doors Open, visit this site and learn more about what they offer.

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

Contact info

38 Railway Street
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: kellymiller@degreefitnessseaforth.com
https://www.degreefitnessseaforth.com

Architecture

Building type: Commercial Sports facility

Dates/hours open

Aug 02, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

Egmondville United Church Doors Open Seaforth

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Egmondville United Church

This church replaces an earlier church that was built entirely by volunteers in 1849. When it closed in 1879, this new brick church was constructed here, now known as the Egmondville United Church. A manse was added in 1882. Egmondville United continues to be an active church and a cherished hub in the community.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

26 Kippen Road
Egmondville, Ontario
Email: egunited@tcc.on.ca
http://www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com

Architecture

Year built: 1879
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 02, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

First Presbyterian Church Doors Open Seaforth

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First Presbyterian Church

This church was built in 1867 from the union of the congregations of Harpurhey and Seaforth, each of which were originally established under the United Secession Church of Scotland in 1904. Many changes have been made over the years, particularly the installation of a Casavant pipe organ. The adjacent manse was constructed in 1879 (not part of Doors Open).

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

Contact info

59 Goderich Street West
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: j.mckichan@tcc.on.ca
https://pccweb.ca/firstpcseaforth

Architecture

Year built: 1867
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 02, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156 Doors Open Seaforth

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156

In 1945, 123 Main Street South was sold to the Royal Canadian Legion, and a legion hall was built there in 1959. Opening day was June 2, 1961. Since that day, the legion hall has provided a space for social activity in the Seaforth community. Come and explore the branch, which includes an exhibit and some wartime uniforms.

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

Contact info

123 Main Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
https://www.legion.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1959
Building type: Military

Dates/hours open

Aug 02, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

St. James Catholic Church Doors Open Seaforth

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St. James Catholic Church

Constructed in 1863, this church has been part of the Seaforth community for generations. The rectory was added in 1880, and an addition was made in 1994. Come and explore the church as it appears today, following the extensive renovations that were completed in 2016. Explore the St. James Roman Catholic Cemetery just east of Seaforth at 43048 Huron Road.

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

Contact info

22 Victoria Street
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: cgarrick@dol.ca
https://phccatholic.com/st-james-seaforth

Architecture

Year built: 1863
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 02, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

St. James Catholic School Doors Open Seaforth

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St. James Catholic School

The original school building, constructed in 1901, was demolished to make way for a new building in 1960. This new building had five classrooms, an office, a staff room and a general-purpose room. The back addition to the school was made in 1993 and consisted of a kindergarten room, new classrooms, a gymnasium and a new staff room.

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

Contact info

13 Chalk Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
https://stjamesseaforth.huronperthcatholic.ca/our-school/about-us/

Architecture

Year built: 1960
Building type: Educational facility Schoolhouse

Dates/hours open

Aug 02, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

Huron County Library — Seaforth Branch Doors Open Seaforth

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Huron County Library — Seaforth Branch

Built in 1913, this is one of many libraries funded by American industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. The library at one time had a tennis court on the side lawn, and its exterior walls were once entirely covered with ivy. In 1967, the Seaforth Library joined the Huron County Library, which serves all county municipalities. Explore their heritage artifact displays.

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

Contact info

108 Main Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: clehnen@huroncounty.ca
https://www.huroncountylibrary.ca/seaforth-branch

Architecture

Year built: 1913
Building type: Library
Architect: John Finlayson

Dates/hours open

Aug 01, 10:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

Anglican Parish of the Holy Spirit Anglican Church Doors Open Seaforth

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Anglican Parish of the Holy Spirit Anglican Church

Built in 1863, this wooden-framed church — with a 27-metre (90-foot) bell tower, and originally called St. Thomas’ Church — was the first permanent place of worship built in Seaforth. In 1878, two wings were added to allow for more seating for the congregation that had grown. In 1966, stained-glass windows were installed in memory of loved ones.

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

Contact info

21 Jarvis Street North
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: centuryacres@tcc.on.ca
https://www.facebook.com/parishoftheholyspiritseaforth

Architecture

Year built: 1863
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 01, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

Bethel Bible Church Doors Open Seaforth

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Bethel Bible Church

Houghton's Hotel and stables were first located on this site in 1870. Then a shoe factory opened in 1906, followed by a clothing factory, a furniture factory and eventually a Canadian Tire store, which closed in the 1980s. In 1999, the Bethel Bible Church purchased the 2,200-square-metre (24,000-square-foot) structure. After renovating the site, they opened this new place of worship.

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

Contact info

126 Main Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: info@bethelbiblechurch.ca
https://www.bethelbiblechurch.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1870
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 01, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm

Cardno Hall Doors Open Seaforth

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Cardno Hall

Built in 1877 by Alexander Cardno, this is the largest building on Seaforth’s Main Street. The upstairs was the site of Cardno's Music and Concert Hall, which was also a gathering place for community events. For decades, the hall was the leading centre for the arts in Seaforth. Tour this spectacular space and even see the original theatre curtains!

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours

Contact info

47A Main Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: tourism@huroneast.com

Architecture

Year built: 1877
Building type: Attraction Commercial
Architect: Alexander Cardno

Municipality of Huron East Municipal Office Doors Open Seaforth

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Municipality of Huron East Municipal Office

Seaforth Town Hall, constructed in 1893-94, originally housed the fire hall on the main floor, town offices on the second floor, and an auditorium on the third. At one time, the third floor had an indoor tennis court! Browse through the miniature Seaforth Museum on the second floor, which features artifacts from the Huron County Museum and Sills Family collection.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed
  • Virtual tours

Contact info

72 Main Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: edo@huroneast.com
https://www.huroneast.com

Architecture

Year built: 1893-94
Building type: Government building

Northside United Church Doors Open Seaforth

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Northside United Church

A Wesleyan Methodist congregation began meeting for worship in 1856 at the home of James Sparling. A piece of land was then purchased in Seaforth to build the first church on Goderich Street in 1865. By 1877, the congregation had grown and required a new building, now known as the Northside United Church. Come and explore this beautiful church.

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

Contact info

54 Goderich Street South
Seaforth, Ontario
Email: uccavns@tcc.on.ca
https://united-church.ca/seaforth-northside-cavan-pastoral-charge

Architecture

Year built: 1877
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Aug 01, 09:00am - Aug 02, 12:00pm