Founded in 1949, the Barrie Art Club (BAC) is a non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteer members. For more than 75 years, our studio, gallery and workshops have welcomed both members and non-members, offering a creative space where people can learn, explore and connect through art. With nearly 250 members from across Canada, we foster inspiration, camaraderie and ongoing education.

The Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Headquarters is a modern facility that serves as Barrie’s central hub for fire operations, with administrative offices, training facilities and operational units. Designed with functionality and community engagement in mind, the headquarters features contemporary architecture and a museum. It also plays a key role in co-ordinating fire prevention, public safety education and emergency response.

The Barrie Mosque is the only masjid (Muslim place of worship) in Barrie. It has been the primary centre for prayer, learning and recreation for Barrie’s Muslim community since 1988. Interactive guided tours will be offered every hour. Free refreshments for everyone. Enjoy this great opportunity to meet the Imam and members of Barrie’s Muslim community.

The Barrie Public Library’s downtown branch blends striking brick arches with a distinct, sweeping rotunda entrance. Sunlight floods its multi-level design, illuminating expansive glass walls and open reading spaces. This civic anchor is where historic downtown charm meets a forward-looking, light-filled community hub. Explore the facilities and enjoy Culture Days programming, including afternoon Chinese and Brazilian dance workshops.

The Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus became operational in March 2020. This modern facility houses the Barrie Police Service (in existence since 1853), the Simcoe County Paramedic Services and the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service backup dispatch communications — all in one location. During Doors Open, come and meet some of your community officers and tour some of the facilities.

Barrie is a vibrant city with picturesque waterfront views, exciting activities, many dining opportunities and a year-round lineup of events. Find out what’s happening at the visitor centre where helpful staff will provide you with information. This structure is one of the last buildings in Allandale’s old downtown and an example of a structure built to fit an irregular lot.

The Bata Shoe Museum is North America's only museum dedicated to exploring the history and cultural significance of footwear, housed in Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama's award-winning five-floor structure. The idea of the museum as a container came from the array of shoe boxes that house the rare and priceless artifacts, protecting them from light, moisture and dust. (Photo: ​Remi Carreiro)​

The Bath Museum offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of one of Ontario’s oldest communities. Established to preserve/share artifacts from the area’s early settlement period, the museum highlights the village’s Loyalist roots and its development over time. Now owned and managed by Loyalist Township, the museum provides visitors with an opportunity to explore local history through diverse exhibits.

Discover the history of Bath United Church during Doors Open Loyalist Township! Constructed in 1849, it has been in continuous use since September 30, 1849. The church, inspired by Sir Christopher Wren's classical parish church design, showcases remarkable beauty. Unveil the church's captivating story and architectural heritage.

The Battle of Chippawa, fought on July 5, 1814, was the opening engagement of the Niagara campaign of 1814 — the longest and bloodiest military operation of the War of 1812. Retrace the events of the Battle of Chippawa in a self-guided walking tour with storyboards of this preserved battlefield covering 121-hectates (300-acres). Niagara River Parkway at Edgworth Road.

Dating back to 1796, this home once belonged to the Gage family. While on site enjoy the Dunington Grubb landscape and the 13.8 hectares (34 acres) of meadows and forest that make up the property. Explore the contrast between the Tudor Gothic Revival Battlefield Monument and the artwork Eagles Among Us, symbols of peace and reconciliation.

Founded in 1876, the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club is one of Canada's oldest freshwater yacht clubs. Located on Belleville's waterfront, the club offers racing, adult and youth sailing, and sailability programs welcoming sailors of all ages and abilities. Visitors can discover the club's rich history and enduring connection to the Bay of Quinte.

Bayview Yards is Ottawa’s one-stop business acceleration shop — bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors and community members. Built as a municipal works building, it once contained machinery storage and repair shops, stables, offices and stockrooms. Built of reinforced concrete with brick panels, it exemplifies the modern industrial architecture popular in Canada from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Experience the birthplace of the telephone at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site. Tour the furnished family home of the Bell family from 1870 to 1881, where Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1874. The site also features the Henderson House, Canada’s first telephone business office from 1877, and an exhibit gallery showcasing early telecommunications.

The Belleville Art Association is an artistic community committed to educate, create and exhibit. Showcasing award-winning local artists as well as exciting new creators, their monthly shows bring together stunning visual works, handcrafted pieces and innovative designs. Whether you are looking to enrich your collection or searching for that unique gift, their art is sure to inspire and delight.

This facility is a community resource centre that provides hands-on instruction about street, pedestrian, fire, rail and internet safety skills for children, youth, teens and their parents. Over 150 local businesses, service organizations and individuals contributed either time, money or both to build it. The village features miniature buildings with detailed roadways, traffic lights, operational railway crossings and mini vehicles.

Constructed in 1872-73 by architect John D. Evans (the builder was John Forin) as Belleville’s market building and town hall, this attractive structure — with its tall clock tower — has dominated the downtown landscape for over 150 years. Architect Bill White’s imaginative renovations (1987-88) preserved many original interior architectural features, while adding 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of new space.

This fascinating, modern fire station houses administration, communication and fire prevention services. There is a museum attached that shows the history of Belleville fire services, where you can explore memorabilia and view the interesting Loyalty, Tradition and Progress exhibit. You can also see the Firefighter Memorial Rose Garden outside the main entrance, which was unveiled on September 11, 2022.

The Belleville Masonic Temple was built in 1950 to provide a new meeting place for community events for the then-four active lodges and their concordant bodies. This hall can seat up to 150 guests and contains a fully serviced kitchen and a fully licensed bar. During Doors Open, enjoy this rare opportunity to explore inside a Masonic temple.

First occupied by the Calvary Church, this building has housed the synagogue since 1946. Named for Ezekiel Cadesky, a Russian immigrant who settled here in the early 1900s, the structure draws from the tradition of simple, turn-of-the-20th-century Georgian meeting halls. Intricate stained-glass windows tell the story of many member families. Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1990.

Betty’s Marketplace was founded out of a love for local businesses, meaningful products and community connection. What began as a vision to unite unique local finds has grown into a vibrant marketplace where shoppers and sellers connect beyond a single transaction. Proudly supporting small businesses, it is a welcoming hub where entrepreneurs shine and quality products are discovered.

Celebrate the York Regional Forest at this innovative building that creates more energy than it uses. Functioning as the hub for York Region Forestry’s educational programming, this centre was built using local and recycled materials. In 2018, the building became the first LEED Platinum-certified building in Canada. During Doors Open, visit the displays and take a tour of the facility.

The main house here is considered to be one of the oldest homes in Ottawa. The Billings family lived here for five generations. Once a large agricultural property, parts of the estate were given to different family members or sold off. Today, what remains is a museum, several outbuildings and a cemetery for more than 140 community and family members.

The Billy Bishop Museum remains an Owen Sound landmark. Boyhood home of the eponymous First World War flying ace, this museum invites you to explore the Bishop family and to honour the contributions of service men and women, past and present. Dedicated as a museum in 1987, this site became a National Historic Site in 2002.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, owned and operated by PortsToronto, is a world-class, award-winning airport. Located on Toronto Island, it offers service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the United States. Doors Open visitors can explore the underwater pedestrian tunnel, the electric ferry, interactive exhibits and a rare chance to get up close with the airport’s safety vehicles.