The original wood-frame buildings were replaced by Jonathan Howell in 1891 with stone buildings. For Doors Open, check out the plaques recognizing local war veterans, tour the St. George Community Memorial Hall, visit the St. George and Area Museum and Archives or enjoy a walking tour of the building and street. Also home to the South Dumfries Historical Society.

Lake St. George Field Centre is a beautiful experiential learning facility surrounded by woodlands, open meadow and a kettle lake on the ecologically significant Oak Ridges Moraine. Enjoy this rare opportunity to visit — complete with special tours of the 1906 Davis Hall and aboard a solar-powered pontoon vessel. This site is stewarded by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Pre-registration required.

The Mary-Lou Griffin Local History Room is located on the fourth floor of the Central Branch of the Richmond Hill Public Library. It contains an extensive collection of historically significant and unique resources about Richmond Hill, York Region and beyond. Join in guided tours, special exhibits and demonstrations with a research specialist.

The Mill Pond Gallery is a participating site in the Richmond Hill Studio Tour. Formed in 1978, the Richmond Hill Group of Artists is a volunteer-run group for visual artists. In 1994, they opened the Mill Pond Gallery to exhibit their work and provide educational opportunities. View two-dimensional artwork in a wide range of mediums, styles and themes.

Built in 1874, this Italianate-style building was designed by John Turner, a well-known architect who created several buildings throughout Southwestern Ontario. The hall has served as a focal point and hive of activity in the Onondaga community, including as a school for two years and a council chamber until 1976. In 2016, it was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Featured in the Richmond Hill Studio Tour, Victor Molev — a Canadian artist of Russian descent — specializes in decorative realism, fantasy, symbolism and surrealism. Born in Gorky, Russia, Molev has been passionate about art from an early age. He has also participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Europe and North America.

In 1805, the original property was sold to Captain Fulton (Loyalist and first justice of the peace in the area). Richard Vanderburgh later purchased the property and built the Georgian-style house while married to Fulton’s daughter, Elizabeth. The building is now home to the Richmond Hill Board of Trade and is a hub for fostering business growth and local collaboration.

The Richland Academy is a participating site in the Richmond Hill Studio Tour. It features award-winning artist and art teacher Josephine Sherman. Guests are invited to explore nature in its many forms and seasons through her watercolour paintings. Sherman will be set up with painting materials for viewers to witness her creative process firsthand.

The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory is a national historic site, designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Opened in 1935, it was at the forefront of Canadian astronomical research, housing the then-largest telescope in Canada. Today, it is a facility for public education and outreach through city-run programs and partnerships. Please pre-register to tour the observatory and administration buildings.

The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre is housed in a restored 1840s Regency-style cottage — originally home to Amos Wright, the first Reeve of Markham Township. The Centre serves as a unique venue to showcase the rich heritage and history of Richmond Hill. Explore galleries and exhibits. Or enjoy their popular afternoon teas (reserve online — limited seating available).

The Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club is in the heart of Richmond Hill, welcoming social and competitive bowlers of all ages. It was built in the early 1920s by founding member, William Graham on property he sold to the Club. Recent renovations strengthened the foundation of the building with steel piles. Come out, try the sport and meet friendly people.

The Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, with its unique patterned bricks, was erected in 1880. The interior features Gothic-designed woodwork, original pews and beautiful stained-glass windows. Tour the building, engage in a demonstration of the 1915 Cassavant pipe organ and experience a diverse array of creative expressions by artists Narenhua, Roger Potts, and Ziba Salehi-Rahni.

The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the Elgin Barrow Arena. It features exhibits and photos of local sports history. Here, they recognize athletes, teams, officials and sports builders who have helped shape Richmond Hill's sports community. Check out the inductees, awards recipients, Moments in Sport winners and more.

A Methodist mission was established here in 1822, attracting both white settlers and Indigenous residents. In 1830, a wooden structure was built. Over time, the congregation grew and a brick building replaced the wooden one in 1860. The current structure dates from 1902. Of interest is the simple wooden furniture and the adjacent cemetery (containing many early settlers).

This Gothic revival-style church features a gable roof, a belfry with pointed arches, buttresses, a brick vestibule, a chancel and side wing, and a rose window. The building hosts the Light on the Hill Church — an evangelical family church that serves Richmond Hill and York Region. Join in guided tours and enjoy an all-day breakfast.

The Coptic Orthodox Church was founded by Mark the Evangelist in AD 43. St. Mary & St. Joseph has a distinctive history and boasts unique architectural features. Beautiful hand-painted murals, carved wood and imported Egyptian marble grace the church’s interior. Join a guided tour and learn about the culture and heritage of the Coptic (Egyptian) community in Richmond Hill.

St. Mary’s is the oldest church structure in Richmond Hill — and the city’s first Anglican parish. The historical building is now a chapel for the main church, built in 1964 in the Gothic-revival style. Take a guided tour of the chapel, indoor burial plot, church sanctuary, bell tower and stained-glass windows.

St. Paul's Chapel is a Middleport landmark. Its tower is furnished with a bell that tolls to this day. The chapel itself, within a cemetery on the banks of the Grand River, offers a remarkable heritage legacy of past generations and beautiful natural vistas. Now a community centre and wedding venue, it is also home to the Middleport Heritage Society.

The Syl Apps Community Centre is named for professional hockey player, businessman and politician Charles Joseph Sylvanus “Syl” Apps (1915-98). A provincial plaque was unveiled here to commemorate the man in 2012. Today, the Paris Museum & Historical Society operates from the Centre. They collect and preserve artifacts about the rich cultural and historical heritage of Paris and area.

Participating in the Richmond Hill Studio Tour, this home studio showcases the works of Laurel Douglas Shugarman and guest artist Claudia Galletta. Shugarman produces jewelry — rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings — in silver, gold, bronze and resin, along with prints and cards and two-dimensional art. Galletta produces ceramics, experimenting with various pottery techniques, motivated through her passion of wheel throwing.

The Woodland Cultural Centre was established in 1972 by the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians on the closure of the Mohawk Institute Residential School. Their focus began with research and artifacts, expanding to include art in 1975 and a language program in 1984. With over 50,000 artifacts, it is one of the largest Canadian facilities managed by First Nations.

The Mohawk Trail School is a historical one-room schoolhouse built in 1882. It is a fine example of architecture that served early education in Ontario. It became a museum in 1967 as part of the centennial celebrations. Come and tour the schoolhouse — the oldest surviving example in the community that is still presented in its original form.

This walking tour — led by Megan Hobson, Principal of Hobson Built Heritage Consulting — will explore adaptive reuse projects in Ancaster's historical village core. Ancaster is one of the oldest villages in Ontario and has some extraordinary pre-Confederation buildings. It has become a sought-after residential location with many striking historical buildings now enjoying new uses and showcasing new opportunities.

The rich history of the Hamilton Cemetery and Gatehouse will be revealed by the gatehouse staff in a walking tour around Hamilton's oldest public burial ground. Come and enjoy this rare opportunity to tour the inside of the gatehouse building — including tours of the vault and the former caretaker’s residence.

Dundas is a town with a thriving commercial core mixing retail, restaurants and residential uses in buildings often constructed for industrial purposes. Join historian Stan Nowak for an in-depth look at 15 historical buildings in downtown Dundas. The tour will also illustrate how we can breathe new life into a community while continuing to preserve its architectural heritage.