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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

Stroll through Penetanguishene’s rich history on a guided walking tour highlighting landmarks tied to lumber baron Charles Beck. Hear fascinating tales of the town’s lumber era and Beck's legacy.

  • Guided tours available

Contact info

Start at 13 Burke Street (Penetanguishene Centennial Museum)
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

Embark on a journey through the vibrant history of Penetanguishene's sporting icons at the Penetanguishene Sports Hall of Fame. Dive into their remarkable achievements, relive their victories, and honour their lasting impact on the community. Let their stories inspire and ignite your passion for sports.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

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

South Simcoe Theatre, The Doors Open Simcoe County

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South Simcoe Theatre, The

Built in 1867 by the Lodge of Good Templars, this site’s original use was as a Temperance Hall. Then, in 1905, it became the Town Hall. In 1923, it was rebuilt as a community hall and became home to The South Simcoe Theatre in 1983. It is a not-for-profit community theatre, dedicated to creating exceptional and diverse community theatre experiences.

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

Contact info

1 Hamilton Street
Cookstown, Ontario
Email: info@thesouthsimcoethreatre.com
https://www.thesouthsimcoetheatre.com

Architecture

Year built: 1867
Building type: Historical landmark Theatre Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

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

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Doors Open Simcoe County

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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church

This church was built by lumber baron John Waldie in 1905 and given to the Presbyterians in 1906. It is a one-storey building with a bell tower and adjoining kitchen and hall. The interior is select pine, without any knots, while the pews are made of oak. It enjoys a commanding view over Georgian Bay from Ellen Street.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

95 Jephson Street
Victoria Harbour, Ontario
https://pccweb.ca/stpauls-victoriaharbour

Architecture

Year built: 1905
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: John Waldie

Dates/hours open

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

Trinity United Church Doors Open Simcoe County

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Trinity United Church

Constructed as a Methodist church, this church became a United church in 1925 when the United Church of Canada was formed. Major additions were made in the 1920s and again in the 1950s. Features include beautiful stained-glass windows, a sweeping curved balcony and one of the largest pipe organs in this part of Ontario, with three manuals and 44 stops.

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

Contact info

140 Maple Street
Collingwood, Ontario
Email: office@collingwoodunitedchurch.ca
https://www.collingwoodunitedchurch.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1860
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

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

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Doors Open Simcoe County

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Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

The Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a leading academic hospital specializing in mental health and addictions. Discover its historical roots — the Administration Building was built in the 1860s and has been a hospital since 1904 — and explore how Waypoint now delivers innovative care, including Ontario’s only high secure forensic program, regional geriatric services, and youth and community supports.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms

Contact info

500 Church Street
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Email: info@waypointcentre.ca
https://www.waypointcentre.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1860
Building type: Health-care facility
Architect: Unknown

Dates/hours open

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

Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives Doors Open Simcoe County

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Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives

Step back in time at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives, featuring an original 1875 general store. Discover the logging industry's role in the town's early days and explore Penetanguishene's cultural history. During Doors Open, the Genealogy & History Research Centre and Archives is open, offering a great chance to delve into their extensive collection to discover your family history!

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

13 Burke Street
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Email: museum@penetanguishene.ca
https://www.penetanguishene.ca/museum

Architecture

Year built: 1875
Building type: Commercial Museum

Collingwood Walking Tour Doors Open Simcoe County

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Collingwood Walking Tour

Explore Collingwood’s charming historical downtown on this lively one-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Uncover the town's rich past and vibrant present through humorous stories, striking architecture, public art and great recommendations for what to see and do while you're in town. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks and tales of the people who shaped the town.

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

Contact info

Meet at 44 Hurontario Street
Collingwood, Ontario
Email: collingwoodfreewalkingtour@gmail.com
https://collingwoodfreewalkingtours.com

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 12:00am - Sep 13, 12:00am

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

This church — complete with belfry and three bells — is an architectural gem. It was built on the McLennan Estate in 1898. Surrounded by parkland, it is commonly known as "The Church in the Wildwood." It is part of the Area Parish of the St. Lawrence, along with Christ Church Seaway in Long Sault and Trinity Church in Cornwall.

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

Contact info

20788 South Service Road
Lancaster, Ontario
Email: tessanikolakakis@yahoo.ca
https://www.saintlawrenceparish.org/st-john-the-evangelist

Architecture

Year built: 1898
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: John William Hurrell Watts

Dates/hours open

Aug 17, 12:00pm - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Aultsville Theatre Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Aultsville Theatre

Built in 1976, the Aultsville Theatre is a 680-seat non-profit professional theatre that hosts a variety of events annually. Come and experience theatre life on the other side of the curtain. Take a backstage tour and see where the performers prepare themselves. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the theatrical lighting, rigging and operations that bring productions and performances to life.

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

Contact info

2 St. Lawrence Drive
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: brittney@aultsvilletheatre.com
https://aultsvilletheatre.com

Architecture

Year built: 1976
Building type: Attraction Theatre

Dates/hours open

Aug 17, 10:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Glengarry County Archives Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Glengarry County Archives

The Glengarry County Archives, housed in this 1822 building, is the largest repository of historical records in Eastern Ontario. It contains the foremost collection of history about Glengarry County found anywhere. During Doors Open, come and take a tour of this facility and learn more about local history. Explore their records and archival newspapers and speak with an archivist.

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

Contact info

28 Kenyon Street East
Alexandria, Ontario
http://www.glengarrycountyarchives.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1822
Building type: Historical landmark Archives

Dates/hours open

Aug 16, 12:00pm - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Judy Neville British Home Child Museum Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Judy Neville British Home Child Museum

In collaboration with the Parks of the St. Lawrence, the Ontario East British Home Child Family operates a museum on weekends during the month of August through to Labour Day. Located inside the Aultsville Train Station are artifacts and information on British Home Children who came to this country between the 1860s and the 1930s as indentured servants.

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

Contact info

13740 County Road 2
Morrisburg, Ontario
Email: junethel17@gmail.com
http://www.onteastbritishhomechildfamily.com

Architecture

Building type: Historical landmark Museum Transportation
Architect: Grand Trunk Railway

Dates/hours open

Aug 16, 11:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Bishop's House of Glengarry, The Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Bishop's House of Glengarry, The

This stone landmark across from St. Raphael’s Ruins was initially a presbytery for Father Alexander Macdonell, chaplain of the Glengarry Fencibles Light Infantry during the War of 1812, and later the first Bishop of Upper Canada. In 1924, symmetrical wings were added to each side of the presbytery in its transition to the renowned girls’ boarding school, the Iona Academy.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

20019 County Road 18
St. Raphael's, Ontario
Email: bbaxterb5@gmail.com
https://bishopshouse.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1808; wings added in 1924
Building type: Historical landmark
Architect: Raoul Gariepy (designed 1924 additions)

Dates/hours open

Aug 16, 10:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Carman House Museum Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

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Carman House Museum

The Carman House Museum — a Georgian-era limestone cottage — was built c. 1815. The family was part of the Loyalist migration after the American Revolutionary War, receiving a land grant for their service to the Crown. It is also one of only two original buildings in Iroquois that were not moved for the 1950s construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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

Contact info

5895 County Road 1
Iroquois, Ontario
Email: dundascountyarchives@gmail.com
https://www.southdundas.com/recreation-tourism/attractions/carman-house-museum

Architecture

Year built: 1815
Building type: Museum Private residence
Architect: Michael Carman III

Dates/hours open

Aug 16, 10:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Chaffey's Locks Community Hall Doors Open Rideau Lakes

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Chaffey's Locks Community Hall

This heritage hall opened in 1932, coinciding with the centennial celebrations of the opening of the Rideau Canal. The Chaffey’s Lock Women’s Institute built the hall on money raised through dances, raffles, bake sales and through the generosity of local and summer residents. During Doors Open, view a special photo display on loan from the Elgin and Area Heritage Society.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

1661 Chaffey's Lock Road
Chaffey's Lock, Ontario
Email: doorsopen@rideaulakes.ca
http://www.chaffeyslock.ca/community-hall.html

Architecture

Year built: 1932
Building type: Concert hall Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Aug 16, 10:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm