The Odd Fellows Block, centerpiece of three post-1887 fire buildings, gives the illusion of one grand structure. Purchased by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 in 1887, it still hosts meetings upstairs while businesses occupy the street level. During Doors Open, step inside to explore the preserved meeting room and uncover its lasting legacy in Aurora’s story.

Mushkeeki Gitigan invites the community to a day of Indigenous culture, learning and connection at South Branch Park. Explore teachings on sacred medicines, the Three Sisters and the medicine garden through elders, firekeepers and hands-on activities. Enjoy a sacred fire, drum music, children’s activities, Indigenous arts and food vendors, a community feast, evening draw and movie.

Magnolia Apartments is Indwell's newest supportive housing community in the city of Kitchener. This location is a conversion of three-quarters of the beautifully maintained St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church into 41 new deeply affordable supportive rental units. Onsite amenities and supports include community space and outdoor gardens. See how Indwell staff meet tenants' health and housing needs.

The Ingenium Centre houses Canada’s science and technology collection, with more than two million archival, trade literature and library materials, and more than 150,000 artifacts. The Centre provides a controlled environment to protect the artifacts for the benefit of generations to come. It is designed to properly house artifacts made of materials such as plastic, wood, paper, textiles and ivory.

Founded in 1983 as Toronto Community-Videotex, InterAccess is a gallery, educational facility, production studio and registered charity dedicated to new media and emerging practices in art and technology. Each year, they deliver multiple exhibitions, events and workshops that explore the impact of technology on the social, political and cultural aspects of our lives. During Doors Open, check out their studios.

Join this fascinating walking tour of the famous top-secret spy camp. Camp X was a Second World War training facility for agents operating behind enemy lines. It was also North America’s largest communication centre. Join one of two guided tours or stay and engage with guest speakers about the site's history. Uneven terrain. Parking across the street from the monument.

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.

Established in 1992, the Jami Omar Mosque was located inside a renovated bungalow. In 2003, construction began on a new mosque located on the same property. Over the next 15 years, the new and much larger mosque was constructed. It provides various services for the community — including marriages, family counselling and funeral services.

This is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant institutions of its kind. Established in 1963, it continues to serve the Japanese-Canadian community and anyone interested in Japanese culture. During Doors Open, enjoy tours and artist demonstrations. Try your hand at ink-wash painting. And, weather pending, view their blossoming cherry trees and participate in a traditional flower-viewing custom.

Jarvis Street Baptist was one of the first churches in Canada to be built with an amphitheatre-style interior. Ground-floor seating is grouped in a semicircle, while the gallery above is horseshoe-shaped. The ceiling has a magnificent rosette-shaped stained-glass skylight. The main entrance is set under a tower with a copper spire. Don’t miss the gargoyles outside the entrance doors.

The Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site was home to a remarkable late-16th-century ancestral Wendat community. Of all the sites in Southern Ontario that have been almost completely excavated, it is considered to be one of the largest and most complex. During Doors Open, explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site with self-guided tours and a staffed interpretation table. From 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM join the Odeiwin Foundation to learn more about the Community Garden.

The Jet Aircraft Museum’s collection has a rich history in its artefacts, aircraft and personal stories. Included in this year’s offerings are timelines about Canada’s planes, JAM’s acquisition of various aircraft and the growth of the museum itself. Come take a peek at what JAM hopes to achieve in the years to come!

In 2024, the Art Gallery of York University became the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery, marked by the grand opening of a stunning new stand-alone gallery. The gallery features a butterfly-inspired design with three distinct exhibition spaces and a multi-functional event/performance pavilion. This new space is a beacon for artistic research and engagement, coming alive through exhibitions, performances and workshops.

In 1874, Stratford’s first brick Lutheran church was dedicated. This building later became part of the Pounder Brothers Mill, whose construction shaped a lot of Stratford. Portions of the original church remain visible in Jobsite Brewing Co.’s production area today. Visitors can enjoy these historical touches alongside a pint and a wood-fired pizza, both made onsite.

The grand, red-brick John McKenzie House is known for significant interior features such as its centre-hall plan, a vestibule door and sidelights with bevelled and leaded glass, a large leaded-art-glass window that lights the main staircase landing, panelled doors and original radiators. In 1993, the Ontario Historical Society moved into the restored house, where they have been headquartered since.

Adaptive reuse gets loud! The JR transformed an office building into a 650 square-metre (7,000 square-foot) modern community hub for musicians. Explore the rehearsal rooms, performance venue (The Union), skate park common area and Sherwood Music Lessons space. Chat with founder Adom Postma about his inspiration for the project and how it’s impacting the local music community.

The site is operated by the Ontario East British Home Child Family in collaboration with the Parks of the St. Lawrence. It houses artifacts and displays telling the story of the British Home children in Canada. 

This building was constructed under R.C. Harris – Toronto's longest-serving Public Works Commissioner. The art deco style was popular with civic buildings constructed during this time. It operated until the 1970s as an incinerator, and then became a waste transfer facility. It was closed in 1996. Since then, it has been renovated and was re-opened in 2018 as Junction Craft Brewery.

Step inside KWMP, one of Waterloo Region’s longest-running musical theatre organizations, established in 1948. Explore the historic 1925 building (originally a school), purchased by KWMP in 1964, and tour rehearsal halls, costume and prop storage and workshop spaces. Meet the volunteers behind the productions and discover how local musicals come to life on and off stage.

This former church was transformed into a Buddhist temple in 2005. The large meditation hall can host 180 people for classes and retreats. It contains a huge and stunning shrine with 16 beautiful Buddha statues. Explore the meditation halls, learn about the temple’s various community activities, view a slideshow of the building’s history or enjoy children’s activities.

Kadampa Meditation Centre of Ottawa (formerly Joyful Land Buddhist Centre) is the focal point for the Ottawa community of the modern tradition of Mahayana Buddhism called the New Kadampa Tradition. Housed in a classical Victorian red-brick building in Chinatown, it features a beautiful shrine with Buddha statues. Chat with members of the Buddhist community and learn about their many programs.

Part of the Beaverbrook community since opening in 1987, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the sanctuary, multi-purpose spaces, community areas and grounds, and to learn how the building supports worship, outreach initiatives, concerts and neighbourhood gatherings.

The Kawartha Lakes City Hall has served as the city's primary administrative building since amalgamation in 2001. Come and see where council meets, discover works by local artists, and explore an exhibit about the history of Kawartha Lakes to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Check out the visiting exhibit, Their Votes Counted, marking the 100th anniversary of Canadian women voting.

The Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives is located in the former Lindsay Gaol, constructed in 1863, and showcases historical artifacts from Lindsay and the surrounding area. Come and experience the history of Kawartha Lakes with their range of exhibits as well as aspects of the former jail, such as the cell blocks that still exist inside the museum.

The Longhouse Project strengthens cultural awareness and offers visitors a deeper understanding of Six Nations’ natural environment, history and culture. The Kahyonhákta (“by the river”) Project envisions a centre that represents Haudenosaunee history and culture while creating social, educational and economic benefits for the Six Nations community. In 2017, Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funded the building of Ganohsa’o:weh (“original house”).