The Central Presbyterian Church, designed by John Lyle and opened in 1908, replaced an earlier church that was destroyed by fire. This was his only church. The flat roof resembles more the public buildings favoured by the beaux-arts style than traditional European churches. Central Presbyterian has one of the largest and finest Casavant organs in Hamilton. Recitals to be announced.

The present school building opened in 1969, but the grand original was completed in 1876 with 16 classrooms. Built of local limestone on top of Catholic Hill, with a stunning roofline and impressive belfry, it made an impressive skyline for the city. The bell from the old school was preserved and mounted beside the entrance of the new school.

The Centretown Mosque was constructed in 1911 as the First United Church — the site of Canada’s first mixed-raced marriage. Since then, it was also the Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre. Today, it is the first mosque to serve Ottawa’s Muslim community. Fundraising campaigns are currently underway to help preserve the site’s history — including two beautiful halls, an organ and stained-glass windows.

An example of High Victorian architecture, Century Manor was in operation as a hospital from 1884 to 1994. Indwell, a charity creating supportive housing communities, will preserve and transform this important heritage building into housing with 40 apartments and common areas. 

Registration is required (FULL).

Chiefswood was given by Mohawk Chief George Johnson as a wedding present for his English bride Emily Howells. It was also the birthplace and childhood home of famous Mohawk poetess E. Pauline Johnson, who travelled throughout Canada celebrating her Mohawk heritage. Chiefswood offers a glimpse at the lives of the Johnson family, and life on Six Nations in the mid-1800s.

Built in 1872, this church was constructed to harmonize with the new Parliament buildings. Named the Cathedral of the Diocese in 1897, it continues to nurture faith in creative and traditional ways. Architectural features include soaring ceilings, magnificent windows and the bell tower, home to the 516-pound bronze bell cast for the original church in 1839.

Circling Hawk Honey & Mead is the only commercial meadery in Richmond Hill. Built and operated as an equestrian farm until 2010, the site was converted to mostly agriculture as a secondary use. Learn about sustainable farming practices on a tour of the winery, bee yard, fruit orchards, horse stable, and extraction facilities while enjoying live entertainment.

In 1975, CKCU became the first campus-based community radio station in Canada. It continues to be a pioneer in community broadcasting, serving as a voice for many Ottawa identities and communities not served by the mainstream media. Offering over 100 programs in over 10 languages, CKCU is committed to diversity. Come witness live radio in the making!

The Clergue Blockhouse stands as a reminder of two important periods in Sault Ste. Marie's history. The blockhouse base contains exhibits and information on the fur trade (the base was originally the powder magazine). The top floor exhibit showcases the early industrialization of Sault Ste. Marie and the man behind it — Francis H. Clergue. Clergue lived on the top floor.

Club Carib, founded in January 1966, houses the Hummingbird Dancers and Oshawa Sounds of Steel. It also serves as a community banquet hall for weddings and conferences. During Doors Open, enjoy a 30-minute steel pan performance. The Caribbean Café will also offer food and refreshments (while supplies last). You can also try your hand at playing the steel pan!

The Coldwater Museum is a living museum, located on a beautiful 2.6-hectare (6.5-acre) historical site with the aptly named Coldwater River running through the property. It is a truly fun, community-run museum that celebrates the heritage of the original Woodrow Homestead, a beautifully preserved log cabin built in the early 1840s on a former stagecoach route.

The Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County opened in 2016. A collaborative project, it was built as a partnership between the City of Belleville, the County of Hastings and the Hastings County Historical Society. The archives preserve the history of the community through records of local governments, individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

Rebuilt following a devastating fire, Knox Presbyterian remains a cornerstone of Stratford's spiritual and cultural life. Its magnificent stained-glass windows, including a stunning seven-panel installation, have been recently restored. While the congregation continues to worship here, the building is also being prepared for Copperlight, a new hospitality and arts venue. Return for a special ticketed dinner/concert Saturday evening (pre-booking required).

Step into the Cotton Factory, a vibrant creative hub in lower Hamilton and a stunning adaptive reuse of the 1900 Imperial Cotton Company. Home to artists, artisans, and creative professionals, it offers open studios, galleries, pop-up markets, and versatile event spaces. Discover dramatic Gothic industrial architecture, original details, and a rare, fully operational 1944 Otis Fensom freight elevator.

Step into the 1860s at Cottonwood for guided tours that will be running daily, as well as a chance for families to participate in a scavenger hunt through the mansion. View the Italianate and Georgian architecture, and use the stereoscopes — a popular Victorian pastime that you now have the chance to try.

Creek View Acres is home to a growing nursery and orchard. The farmhouse was built in 1902 and is of simplified Italianate architecture featuring original large glass windows. The main barn foundation dates back to 1880. The property features a mixed orchard and a professionally landscaped botanical garden. A historical walking tour uses landmarks to tell the stories.

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.

This award-winning building serves a representational role for the Ismaili Imamat in Canada, offering a centre for building relationships, enabling quiet diplomacy, and disseminating knowledge and information, while reflecting the humanistic/humanitarian agenda of the Aga Khan Development Network and its associated institutions. Inside, the play of light on transparent and translucent surfaces creates a dynamic visual effect.

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.

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact. It is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Now a museum, the Diefenbunker offers a one-of-a-kind experiential learning environment, coupled with award-winning programs, events and exhibitions. Registration is required.

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.

The Dominion Observatory Campus consists of several scientific buildings used for astronomy, seismology, gravity and geo-magnetism. In 1904, the first building was constructed to house the retractable telescope. In 1905, a transit house was added to the western wing for the meridian circle telescope and transit instruments that were used to determine time, longitude and star positions.

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.