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Unionville Train Station Doors Open Markham

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Unionville Train Station

Plan to visit one of Canada’s oldest remaining railway stations and one of the few 19th-century stations still in its original trackside location. Constructed in 1870 for the Toronto & Nipissing Railway, this unique building is clad in board-and-batten siding with a gable roof and six-over-six paned windows. The municipality restored the building as a community centre in 1989.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

7 Station Lane
Unionville, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1871
Building type: Transportation
Architect: A.T. Button (Uxbridge)

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 20, 05:00pm

Village Hive Markham (former Markham High School) Doors Open Markham

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Village Hive Markham (former Markham High School)

This brick two-storey high school was built in 1892, adding to an older grammar school building. With the introduction of the railway, higher education was now accessible for students in other nearby villages. After 1954, with the opening of a new high school, the building became home to the Markham Union Masonic Lodge. Today, it is a thriving co-working space.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

55 Albert Street
Markham, Ontario
https://www.thevillagehive.ca/markham

Architecture

Year built: 1857 and 1892; modified in the 1920s
Building type: Schoolhouse
Architect: Josiah Hall

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 20, 05:00pm

War of 1812 re-enactment at the Aylmer Fairgrounds Doors Open Aylmer and Malahide

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War of 1812 re-enactment at the Aylmer Fairgrounds

Come and watch a re-enactment of activities from the time of the War of 1812. You will also learn how the war influenced Southwestern Ontario — through its many local battles and skirmishes, and General Sir Isaac Brock’s decisive victory at Fort Detroit. The 1812 Royal Scots Grenadiers participate in re-enactment events throughout Ontario and the United States.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Aylmer Fairgrounds (139 Pine Street East)
Aylmer, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Attraction

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 20, 04:00pm

Western Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association Doors Open London

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Western Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association

Discover Canada’s oldest conservation club, established in 1875. Take lake and land tours with their education guides to learn about this unique natural area – which features many bird species, a freshwater pond, and numerous species of fish and game. Explore the club’s history through displays in the club hall and learn from demonstrations in fly tying, fishing skills and more.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

790 Southdale Road East
London, Ontario
Email: wofgpa2017@gmail.com
https://wofgpa.org

Architecture

Year built: 1950
Building type: Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 21, 03:00pm

York Region District School Board’s Museum & Archives Doors Open Markham

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York Region District School Board’s Museum & Archives

Located in the former Brown’s Corner/Buttonville Schoolhouse, the York Region District School Board’s Museum & Archives collects and preserves the history of public education in York Region. The collections, from the 1850s, reflect ongoing changes to public education. Come and experience life as a student in the late 1800s by writing with pen and ink and on a slate.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

21 Renfrew Drive
Markham, Ontario
Email: museum@yrdsb.ca
https://www2.yrdsb.ca/community/museum-board-archives/welcome-museum-archives

Architecture

Year built: 1872
Building type: Museum Schoolhouse

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 20, 05:00pm

York University's Markham Campus Doors Open Markham

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York University's Markham Campus

York University’s new state-of-the-art campus is in Markham Centre, the community’s new downtown. The design of this building defines a collegial academic community within a series of interconnected, multi-storey spaces. Academic programs and research revolve around technology and entrepreneurship. Come and take a tour of this fascinating site. Parking is available at the Pan Am Sports Centre next door.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1 University Boulevard
Markham, Ontario
Email: markham@yorku.ca
https://www.yorku.ca/markham

Architecture

Year built: 2024
Building type: Educational facility
Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 20, 05:00pm

London Children's Museum Doors Open London

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London Children's Museum

Discover the magic of the London Children’s Museum at their new location — designed for children by children! Explore innovative exhibits and interactive play spaces. Experience the new Discovery Lab through family-friendly, nature-inspired crafts. Guests can also engage in a hands-on experience that celebrates the sights and sounds of the Forest City. And immerse yourself in music and dance performances.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

100 Kellogg Lane, 4th floor
London, Ontario
Email: info@londonchildrensmuseum.ca
https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1915
Building type: Museum Factory

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 09:30am - Sep 20, 05:00pm

Meyers Creek Brewing Company Doors Open Belleville

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Meyers Creek Brewing Company

Meyers Creek Brewing took possession of this building in the fall of 2018. Over the course of the next five years — through the pandemic — they slowly peeled back the layers of renovations, ultimately uncovering the original 1884 brick building and its rich history. This beautiful space is now their taproom, with additions housing the brewery production business.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

60 Dundas Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: gretta@meyerscreekbrewing.ca
https://www.meyerscreekbrewing.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1884
Building type: Attraction Commercial Food and drink

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 12:00pm - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building) Doors Open Simcoe County

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Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building)

This museum has been an art, culture and heritage hub in downtown Orillia for over 25 years. They strive to provide an inclusive space to engage community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture through art and history. During Doors Open, view remnants of the building’s past as a post office and customs house. There’s even a jail cell in the basement!

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

30 Peter Street South
Orillia, Ontario
Email: visitors@orilliamuseum.org
https://www.orilliamuseum.org

Architecture

Year built: 1895
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Post office
Architect: Thomas Fuller

Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church Doors Open Simcoe County

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Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church

The Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1846-49, is a designated National Historic Site. It is one of the oldest African log churches still standing in North America. This church stands as a testament to both the Black settlers who carefully maintained it for nearly 75 years and the passionate community volunteers who have worked diligently to preserve it.

  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1645 Line 3 North
Oro-Medonte, Ontario
http://www.orofreedom.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1846-49
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 11:00am - Sep 13, 03:00pm

Belleville City Hall Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville City Hall

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.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

169 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: planning@belleville.ca
https://www.belleville.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872-73
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: John D. Evans (original building); Bill White (renovation)

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Belleville Masonic Temple Doors Open Belleville

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Belleville Masonic Temple

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.

  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

132 Foster Avenue
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tazcarpentryplus@gmail.com
https://bellevillemasonictemple.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1950
Building type: Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum Doors Open Simcoe County

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Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum

This charming historical site is dedicated to the history of Coldwater and its surrounding areas. The museum's centerpiece is the Woodrow Homestead, a beautifully preserved log cabin built in the early 1840s on a former stagecoach route. Visitors can explore the homestead and other heritage buildings. Don’t miss the Coldwater Steampunk Festival occurring in the nearby village of Coldwater.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1474 Woodrow Road
Coldwater, Ontario
Email: rpturnour@gmail.com
http://www.coldwatermuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Corby Park Rose Garden Doors Open Belleville

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Corby Park Rose Garden

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.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

210 Ann Street
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tdeming@belleville.ca

Architecture


Glanmore National Historic Site Doors Open Belleville

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Glanmore National Historic Site

Glanmore is one of Belleville’s historical gems. Now a community museum, Glanmore was built for banker J.P.C. Phillips and his wife, Harriet Dougall Phillips. The grand house features beautifully restored interiors, period-room displays, European fine art and decorative objects. Artifacts related to local history are also included as part of the restored rooms in this historical house.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours
  • Activities and games

Contact info

257 Bridge Street East
Belleville, Ontario
Email: glanmoreinfo@belleville.ca
https://www.glanmore.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1883
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Thomas Hanley

Hillsdale Lockup Doors Open Simcoe County

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Hillsdale Lockup

This lockup was built in 1906 as a facility for justice administration and temporary confinement for lawbreakers under the Medonte Township and Hillsdale jurisdictions. By the 1920s, it had transformed into a hub of community activity — a refuge for transients, a meeting place, an electoral polling station, and storage. Note: Due to construction, this site is not currently wheelchair accessible.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

4552 Penetanguishene Road (parking available at the Hillsdale Community Park, 4517 Penetanguishene Road, approximately a three-minute walk away)
Hillsdale, Ontario
https://www.springwater.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/resources/Documents/HistoryandHeritage/Hillsdale-Jail-History.pdf

Architecture

Year built: 1906
Building type: Courthouse Historical landmark
Architect: William John Davenport

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Leacock Museum National Historic Site Doors Open Simcoe County

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Leacock Museum National Historic Site

Nestled on the shores of Lake Couchiching, the Leacock Museum National Historic Site is housed in the summer cottage, boathouse and gardens of famous Canadian humorist and economist, Stephen Leacock (1869-1944). Leacock was known for his witty and satirical works (particularly Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town). His legacy is honoured annually through the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.

  • Food vendors
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

50 Museum Drive
Orillia, Ontario
https://www.orillia.ca/en/visiting/leacock-museum.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 1928
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Wright and Noxon Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Museum on the Boyne Doors Open Simcoe County

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Museum on the Boyne

This community museum represents the history of South Simcoe County. Exhibits highlight famous local Canadians, notable industries and unique area artifacts. The site features an agricultural fair building, a log house and a barn. During Doors Open, children can enjoy a scavenger hunt and other hands-on activities. Come for a tour, explore the site and check out the gift shop.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Collections and resources
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

250 Fletcher Crescent
Alliston, Ontario
Email: boynemuseum@newtecumseth.ca
http://www.motb.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1914
Building type: Historical house Museum

Parrott Riverfront Trail Doors Open Belleville

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Parrott Riverfront Trail

This paved and lit trail is 1.6 kilometres long (1 mile), travelling along the Moira River behind the historical downtown. Along this trail is a footbridge, opened in October 2022 to replace the early 1800s original. To the north, it connects to the Riverside Trail. To the south, it connects to the Zwicks Trail and the Kiwanis Bayshore Trail.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Start at the corner of Front and Station streets (9 Station Street)
Belleville, Ontario
Email: tdeming@belleville.ca
https://facilities.belleville.ca/Home/Detail?CategoryIds&FacilityTypeIds&Keywords=riverfront&ScrollTo=scroll-map-list-container&CloseMap=true&Id=70869508-2e40-44b0-a8a5-fa35944ce28d

Architecture

Building type: Attraction

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Penetanguishene Historical Walking Tour Doors Open Simcoe County

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Penetanguishene Historical Walking Tour

Explore Penetanguishene’s rich heritage and discover the legacy of lumber baron Charles Beck, one of the town’s most influential industrialists. Start at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Then stroll down Beck Boulevard to trace the locations of Beck’s mills. Then it’s Beck’s family home on Fox Street before ending at Burkevale, Ontario’s last remaining Protestant separate school.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Start at 13 Burke Street (Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives)
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Email: museum@penetanguishene.ca
https://www.penetanguishene.ca

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 03:00pm

Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame Doors Open Simcoe County

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Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame

Step into one of North Simcoe’s most remarkable sports landmarks — the Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame. Discover powerful stories of perseverance and achievement as you explore the lives of local sports heroes who have left a lasting mark on the community. Their drive and dedication helped shape the spirit and history of Penetanguishene — and continue to inspire future generations.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

61 Maria Street
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Email: pshof08@gmail.com
https://www.pshof.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2007
Building type: Museum Sports facility

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Seven Star Masonic Lodge No. 285 G.R.C. Doors Open Simcoe County

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Seven Star Masonic Lodge No. 285 G.R.C.

Doors Open will offer visitors the opportunity to visit a typical Masonic Lodge (normally not open to the public) and learn about the history and ideals of Freemasonry — the world's oldest fraternity. The original charter for Seven Star Lodge was granted in 1872 and is on display along with other historical artifacts. Meetings have been held here since 1917.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

28 Victoria Street West
Alliston, Ontario
Email: sevenstarmasonic285@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Sevenstarmasonic285

Architecture

Year built: 1892
Building type: Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Simcoe County Museum Doors Open Simcoe County

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Simcoe County Museum

This museum brings history to life for visitors of all ages. Step back in time and explore the evolution of life in Simcoe County through interactive galleries, heritage buildings and an extensive artifact collection. Nestled within 132 hectares (327 acres) of lush, forested grounds, it boasts a remarkable collection of over 30,000 artifacts spanning from prehistoric eras to modern times.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Activities and games
  • Collections and resources
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

1151 Highway 26
Minesing, Ontario
Email: museum@simcoe.ca
https://museum.simcoe.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1962
Building type: Attraction Educational facility Museum