This former heritage home is an award-winning adaptive reuse success story. Join local heritage developer RFB Development as they celebrate the two-year anniversary of transforming this single-family home into apartments, a café and a gallery space featuring rotating artist exhibitions. Peruse displays and chat with developers about re-envisioning built heritage to serve new purposes for local communities.

Holy Theotokos is a Greek Orthodox convent that not only follows the traditional order but also manufactures pure beeswax candles. During Doors Open, visitors can tour the chapel and the candle shop to see how this property has changed and adapted over time. Don’t forget to stop by for lunch at the Greek souvlaki and pastry tent.

Holy Trinity Chippawa, one of Niagara historic churches, was founded in 1820 by Reverand William Leeming. It served as parish for early settlers including War of 1812 heroine Laura Secord. The present building is brick, built on the original foundation of a wood frame church, which burned to the ground during the Rebellion of 1837 that was led by William Lyon MacKenzie.

Since 1988, Hospice Peterborough has provided compassionate support to people living with serious illness, grief and loss, as well as their caregivers. Completed in 2019, the exterior of the facility was designed to honour the historic Langton House that once stood on the site. During Doors Open Peterborough, meet friendly volunteers and learn more about the site and Hospice’s services.

This century-old cinema, located in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, is the world's first and largest documentary cinema. It is home to first-run Canadian and international documentary films, as well as special presentations, cultural events and some specialized fiction programming. The building is the flagship venue of the annual Hot Docs Festival, as well as several of the city's independent film festivals. (Photo: Joseph Michael)

This home studio features the works of Wendy Emery, a glass artist who works with a variety of glass elements, including sheet glass, glass paint, powders, stringers and globs. The process involves cutting, assembling, fusing and shaping glass with the heat of the kiln. Visitors can view fused glass artworks and learn more about the creative process behind this unique medium.

Oshawa’s Operations Services are responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure — including roads, sidewalks, parks, trails and more. The Howden Operations Depot oversees the inspection and maintenance of city roads and municipal infrastructure. This includes street sweeping, pothole repairs, shoulder maintenance, catch-basin cleaning, litter control, and winter operations. See where Oshawa Fire Services refuels. And don’t miss the giant salt dome!

Humber Polytechnic is transforming its Lakeshore campus into a destination for arts and culture through the development of the Humber Cultural Hub — a catalyst for building the next generation of artistic, cultural and creative leaders. During Doors Open, experience Justin Gray’s grammy-nominated Immersed album in the state-of-the-art recital hall. Tours of Humber Music's top industry studios will also be provided.

Located within the Humber College Lakeshore campus, Humber Lakeshore Arts and Media Studios is an innovation hub for media education and emerging technologies. Explore their state-of-the-art virtual production studio. Or play Escape Humber (advance booking required), an educational escape room that involves online challenges. Together, these spaces bridge creative storytelling with cutting-edge technology, preparing the next generation of media professionals.

Come and visit this Etobicoke landmark — featuring “A Glance into the Heavens,” the nine stained-glass sanctuary windows. Unlike traditional stained glass, these modern, artistic expressions use a lamination process designed/patented by their creator and award-winning glass artist Eric Wesselow. Ask questions of the knowledgeable volunteers about the church, the windows, program activities and the choir. Refreshments and children’s activities available.

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.