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.

For the first time since taking possession of the Bishop's House in 2026, Glengarry Fencibles Trust can host guests with accessibility needs. Please note that because of the front lawn's rolling topography/stone retaining wall, the lift is accessed via the 4739 Frog Hollow Road entrance. There, guests will also find parking and a veranda that opens to the central hallway.

Nestled among mature trees in a quiet, park-like setting, Bishophurst is one of Sault Ste. Marie’s architectural treasures. Built in 1876 from red sandstone, this gracious neo-Georgian residence has served as the home of the Anglican Bishop of Algoma for nearly 150 years. Highlights include the elegant front entrance framed by a classic columned portico and the beautiful Lady Chapel.

This artistic collective presents a professional and engaging environment in which completed artworks are exhibited alongside live painting and drawing sessions. Visitors have a unique opportunity to observe the artistic process and gain a deeper appreciation of the techniques, discipline and creativity behind each work. Audiences are invited to experience art as an evolving and living process.

Visit this neo-Gothic church and North Toronto landmark during Doors Open as the parish marks its 100th anniversary this year. Among the church’s features are beautiful stained-glass windows, statues, iconography and a Casavant organ. Blessed Sacrament has a diverse congregation of both local parishioners and those who have come to Toronto from every continent. Tours, performances, exhibits and light refreshments.

Blowes Cards & Gifts occupies the historical Victorian Brandenberger Block, once home to the town’s first Festival Theatre box office and later a Loblaws grocery store. Original timber floors, decorative tin ceilings and a restored façade remain, and visitors can view the newly renovated upstairs — The Blowes Inn space — which showcases additional period details from its 19th-century origins.

Visit Borlak Law, operating from the circa 1895 home of William Todd, village carriage maker. Admire the architecture and some of the original stained-glass windows while learning about what the business offers today.