The Hamilton’s Community Builders Tour at Hamilton Cemetery is a unique and immersive experience that explores the history and cultural heritage of Hamilton and the influential community builders who helped shape the city. The tour takes visitors on a journey through the cemetery, visiting the graves of some of the city's most influential and innovative residents.

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.

Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital is also one of the world's leading research centres. It offers outstanding clinical care to 40,000-plus patients a year, conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training and advocates on public policy issues. In 2005, a bold redevelopment project added parks, art installations and paths to help break down barriers for those living with mental illness.

This Centre operates in a beautiful historical building in downtown Ottawa. They provide evidence-informed integrative medicine, research and education across the spectrum of chronic and acute health-care conditions — such as cancer, cardiovascular health, mental health, thyroid health, women’s health, diabetes and more. Their approach emphasizes quality of life, support for the body, care of the spirit and active disease prevention.

Explore Humber Polytechnic's Centre for Justice Leadership at Toronto’s Lakeshore Campus. This site showcases the latest technology-based learning for criminal investigation, justice leadership and conflict resolution. Hourly guided tours include lab spaces, a mock courtroom, the forensic studio and crime-scene lab. Then enjoy an interactive activity in the forensic lab. Arrive early and wait inside lecture room AN 101.

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. 

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Established in 1981, Charles Street Video is one of the oldest non-profit production organizations supporting media artists. They host exhibitions, film screenings, installations and more, while providing affordable access to equipment and post-production editing facilities to film and media artists. During Doors Open, witness demonstrations of state-of-the-art camera and lighting equipment.

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.

St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church was built of local limestone. It remains an active place of worship and a concert venue today, with a history that’s closely intertwined with that of the local community, the city of Ottawa and the nation. Artifacts and windows remind us of those connections — particularly the stained-glass window behind the altar and the magnificent Létourneau organ.

This is one of Toronto’s oldest Anglican churches. Built to serve Irish immigrants, it has a long history of helping people on the margins of society. Following a 1977 fire, parishioners created a striking new ceiling and installed contemporary stained-glass windows on the south wall. The Toronto Homeless Memorial and a public labyrinth can be found outside on Trinity Square.

This church features rough grey limestone and a massive battlemented tower. Today, in addition to regular worship services, it serves as a neighbourhood hub — hosting the Avenue Road Food Bank, meetings, community celebrations and musical performances. Not usually open to the public, the church invites visitors to explore its rich history and contemporary use through tours and special events/activities.

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.

Opened in 1992, the City of Toronto Archives building was designed to be a safe, secure and efficient archives space, as well as an inviting research facility. The Records Centre houses 130,000 boxes of records. It also features a public research hall (used by researchers from around the world), conservation and digitization labs and changing exhibitions highlighting Toronto's rich history.

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!

This is a stunning cultural facility located in Guild Park and Gardens. It features five art studios and a corridor gallery on each level. Built around an existing designated heritage building, a third floor was added to transform a former office and storage facility into a distinctive cultural landmark. Today, the Centre offers diverse and accessible arts and culture programs.

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).

The Corby Park Rose Garden is in the old east village of Belleville, a great area for exploring heritage homes, just a few blocks from the Bay of Quinte. The garden has a stunning water fountain and, at the centre of it all, you get a beautiful view of the entire garden — perfect for a family outing or wedding.

This 6-kilometre (3.7-mile) self-guided walking tour is a voyage into Cornwall’s heritage, depicting events and points of interest from the city’s past. The tour follows nearly 30 plaques that have been erected along Cornwall’s waterfront, downtown and in parts of Le Village in the city’s east end — representing industrial links, the former Cornwall Canal and the founding of New Johnstown.