The Curtain Club Theatre has entertained Richmond Hill for over 70 years, supporting live performances, rehearsals, and programs while nurturing local talent. Guided tours offer behind‑the‑scenes access, chances to view and photograph archival materials, and opportunities to learn about the theatre’s history, notable productions, and enduring role within the community.

Start your day at the Doors Open Stratford Information Headquarters! Grab a coffee downtown and pick up your map/information before starting your journey. Kresge’s “five and dime” opened here in 1929 during the Depression, offering affordable goods until the early 1970s. Later home to the National Bank, the building now welcomes visitors as Stratford’s tourism centre.

Come and visit this popular eatery set in a building constructed in 1870 by John Forin (formerly the home of Lafferty's Billards). It is a three-storey building, consisting of three fire-proof containers built of brick and stone. Historical features include rounded arches in rusticated masonry framing, heavy, carved keystone arches, and a wooden cornice and brackets.

A 232-square-metre (2,500-square-foot) community workshop offers tools and supplies for woodworking, metalworking, electronics, prototyping and crafting. Memberships are available, and there is a community of makers who are always excited to discuss and collaborate on projects. Diyode's mandate is to support a do-it-yourself culture, encourage people to build rather than buy and repair rather than discard.

Built in the 1840s, this picturesque building was a doctor's office for six consecutive local physicians and served generations of Dundas patients until 1974. When the office was under threat from nearby construction, Dr. Clarence Bates donated it to the Dundas Museum where it was moved on a truck. It is now the largest artifact in the Museum's collection.

Opened in 1956, the Dundas Museum & Archives is a private, non-profit museum that collects, interprets and celebrates the unique identity of the Valley Town. As part of Doors Open Hamilton, they welcome the public to tour its permanent galleries. As well, you can visit the historical circa 1848 Doctor's Office and the 1873 Pirie House.

Explore Dundurn Castle, an Italianate villa built in the 1830s on Burlington Heights, once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Premier of the United Canadas and his family and household staff. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Castle, listen to traditional music performed by harpist Ruth Sutherland and don’t forget to explore the grounds, including Dundurn’s beautiful Historic Kitchen Garden.

Built in 1924, Richmond Hill High School is now home to École secondaire Norval‑Morrisseau. Expanded in 1951, 1960 and 2011, the building began as an eight‑classroom replacement for the original Yonge and Wright school, reinforcing Richmond Hill’s role in regional education. Guided English and French tours highlight the school’s history, Francophone culture, and its connection to artist Norval Morrisseau.

This environmental show-house demonstrates how to achieve a 70 to 80 per cent reduction in climate emissions through small but significant changes to the building enclosure, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Visitors will tour the house to see how the owners also improved windows, doors, appliances and lighting to achieve these reductions.

This environmental show-house demonstrates how to achieve a 70 to 80 percent reduction in climate emissions through small but significant changes to the building enclosure, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Visitors will tour the house to see how the owners also improved windows, doors, appliances and lighting to achieve these reductions.

The Ermatinger Old Stone House is one of the oldest stone buildings northwest of Toronto. Charles Ermatinger and his wife Mananowe (Charlotte) ran their home and business here during the fur trade era. It has served many purposes over the years — hotel, sheriff's residence, courthouse and apartments. Restored from 1967-70, the building is now a historical site and museum.

Come and explore this house’s magnificent architecture. Built in 1793, Fairfield House preserves the building skills of the Loyalist settlers. It offers one of the best-preserved late-18th-century buildings in Ontario. During Doors Open, learn about the Fairfield family and early Loyalist settlers. And witness how settlement began here with just tents, basic rations and tools from the Crown.

The Fairfield-Gutzeit House is situated along the Loyalist Parkway overlooking Lake Ontario. A public park and playground are within walking distance and there are many local businesses offering unique finds and tasty treats. The house dates back to 1796 and was designated in 1992. It was built by William Fairfield Jr., whose parents’ 1793 homestead stands in nearby Fairfield Park.

Discover Fieldcote, a 1948 Tudor-style home turned cultural heritage centre in the heart of Ancaster. Celebrate local history, art and natural heritage, and explore the museums newest exhibit Beyond the Blue & White: Wedgewood Designed for Canada. Pick up a walking tour guide for Wilson Street and enjoy free live music on May 2nd from noon to 4 p.m.

Opened in 2005, this 2743-square-metre (9,000-square-foot) facility is one of Guelph's six fire stations. It is staffed around the clock by a dedicated team of firefighters. It is unique as it has an on-site outdoor training compound and a wide variety of hands-on training props inside. Visitors can get a closer look at the tools and realistic scenarios firefighters use to prepare for real-world emergencies.

A hidden gem offering rich historical, cultural and natural features. The 64-hectare (116-acre) property includes areas of Carolinian forest, mid-20th-century buildings, a seasonal camp area, a bookstore, outdoor green space, walking trails, a labyrinth, farmland and pool. The site functions as a multi-use education and retreat centre with accommodations, dining, meeting spaces and facilities for overnight stays, day programs and group gatherings.

Experience heritage conservation on one of Hamilton’s most storied streets. Their live‑work studios on Barton Street East showcase active restoration projects using traditional craft techniques. Visitors can explore real projects and see how heritage is preserved in a neighbourhood undergoing renewal.

The Tropical Greenhouse at Gage Park, opened in July 2021, is a 1,300-square-metre (14,000-square-foot) greenhouse containing a unique collection of subtropical plants, palm trees, a waterfall and fishpond. Visitors can view the production greenhouses where annual plants intended for the city’s gardens and traffic islands are started. Plants will be transferred this year beginning May 24.

Located on the oldest farmstead on Amherst Island (from c. 1790), this art gallery is a destination unlike any other. With stunning views and rustic charm, a visit here is like journeying back in time — where the tradition of fine craftsmanship in wood, metal, fibre and glass arts is presented in original ways. Enjoy this unique and immersive experience.

The two buildings that house Gallery Stratford were constructed by London architect George F. Durand. One structure was built as the Stratford Waterworks’ pump house and the other for equipment storage. Durand believed that architecture was more than just engineering — it was art. You can see that in his mix of styles. Designated by the City of Stratford in 1985.

In 1962, the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club acquired this 24-hectare (60-acre) property with a commitment to operate it as a wildlife sanctuary. Comprising primarily wetlands and popular nature trails, the property features an aviary, swan enclosure, pollination gardens and an education building. The sanctuary is ideal for learning about the value of wetlands and conservation.

The George Quantz House is a 19th‑century building featuring patterned red brickwork along with added barge-boards and a bellcast veranda. Relocated from Bayview Avenue in 2013 for conservation, it is now home to Kirby Chan & Co. Real Estate. Learn about its architecture, restoration, and the Quantz family legacy.

The George R. Robinson Bandshell was built in 1947 in memory of Lieutenant George R. Robinson. Robinson, born 1840, was Bandmaster of the 13th Battalion Royal Canadian Militia from 1869 until his death, and is credited with reforming Canadian music. His Battalion Band was known for traveling across North America. Today, the bandshell serves as a stage for summer concerts.

Built in 1849, this small but stunning historical church sits on a hill overlooking the village of Glen Morris on the banks of the heritage Grand River. The main church building is constructed of beautiful local fieldstone, giving it a timeless character that reflects the craftsmanship and heritage of the early community.

Situated in a park-like setting in the heart of Waterdown, Grace Anglican Church is a welcoming, affirming, inclusive faith community for people of all backgrounds. Its stunning Gothic-revival building, with gorgeous stained-glass windows, was built in 1860. The parish has its own food bank and is engaged in social justice, climate justice, and truth and reconciliation with indigenous peoples.