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Machell's Alley Doors Open Aurora

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Machell's Alley

Machell's Alley, once home to Wilson Hardware, a second-hand shop and other local businesses, is now a vibrant open-air venue. During Doors Open, enjoy two one-hour sets by Aurora’s own K-Tel at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., featuring a coast-to-coast journey through decades of iconic Canadian music — celebrating history, community and the Canuck spirit.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

15217 Yonge Street
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca
https://www.aurora.ca/recreation-arts-and-culture/downtown

Architecture


Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:30am - Sep 21, 02:30pm

Air Canada Flight 621 Memorial Doors Open Brampton

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Air Canada Flight 621 Memorial

On July 5, 1970, Air Canada flight 621 — a Douglas DC8 CF-TIW plane — crashed into a farm field at 8:05 a.m. All 100 passengers and nine flight crew perished. In 2013, the site was designated as a cemetery with a plaque listing all 109 victims' names. As part of this memorial, there are 109 marker stones and a memorial garden.

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

Contact info

70 Degrey Drive
Brampton, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 2013
Building type: Cemetery

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Alderlea Doors Open Brampton

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Alderlea

Alderlea, meaning meadow of alder trees, is a well-preserved heritage building, built at the height of the Victorian era. It is one of the finest examples of Italianate villa architecture in Ontario. Following careful restoration, this 19th-century mansion has plenty to offer. Come and see how the house has been adapted for use as a popular heritage venue.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

40 Elizabeth Street South
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Alderlea@brampton.ca
https://thealderlea.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1867
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark Historical house
Architect: Taylor Hazel (2009-13 renovations)

Aurora War Memorial Doors Open Aurora

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Aurora War Memorial

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Aurora-Whitchurch-King War Memorial. To commemorate this important anniversary, a new temporary exhibition called In Their Memory: The Story of the Aurora-Whitchurch-King War Memorial will be on view. This exhibition explores how Aurora, King and Whitchurch-Stouffville came together to memorialize the fallen and how the memorial has helped shape public memory over time.

  • Guided tours available
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

14659 Yonge Street
Aurora, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1925
Building type: Military
Architect: The McIntosh Granite Co.

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Brampton Armoury Doors Open Brampton

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Brampton Armoury

One of 11 drill halls built in Ontario between 1876 and 1918, the Brampton Armoury was recognized as a federal heritage building in 1991 and listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 2008. The Lorne Scots have been serving the community of Peel in Brampton since 1866 and continue to train out of this facility.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

2 Chapel Street
Brampton, Ontario
Email: LorneScots.PAO@forces.gc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1914
Building type: Educational facility Government building Historical landmark Military
Architect: Department of Militia and Defence

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Canada Life Doors Open London

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Canada Life

Discover the Canada Life building, one of London’s iconic landmarks. Through self-guided tours, explore the Dufferin Lobby exhibit — featuring historical photos, artifacts and a selection of the company’s Canadian art collection. Visit the beautifully restored proscenium stage on the 4th floor and immerse yourself in theatrical renderings of past employees’ stories from the company’s rich history.

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

Contact info

255 Dufferin Avenue
London, Ontario
Email: community@canadalife.com
https://www.canadalife.com

Architecture

Year built: 1926
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark
Architect: John M. Moore and Company

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 05:00pm

Elsie Perrin Williams Estate Doors Open London

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Elsie Perrin Williams Estate

The Elsie Perrin Williams Estate is one of the few surviving London estates built in the 19th and 20th centuries. This year, travel back in time and experience the sound of live music from the 1920s. Through interactive guided tours, the Heritage London Foundation will provide you with an enriching journey through this fabulous historical property.

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

Contact info

101 Windermere Road West
London, Ontario
Email: admin@heritagelondonfoundation.ca
https://heritagelondonfoundation.ca/elsie-perrin-williams-estate

Architecture

Year built: 1914-18
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: John Moore

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Four Corners Branch Library Doors Open Brampton

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Four Corners Branch Library

Come and discover Brampton’s past at the Local History collection in the Four Corners Branch Library. Special items housed here include books and newspapers tracing Brampton’s fascinating history. Learn about the city's early settlement, the signing of the Ajetance Treaty, the rise of the railways, Brampton’s legacy as “The Flower Town of Canada” and the development of its public institutions.

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

Contact info

65 Queen Street East
Brampton, Ontario
Email: jdickenson@bramptonlibrary.ca
https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/your-library/branches/four-corners-library-branch

Architecture

Year built: 1973; renovation 1991
Building type: Library
Architect: Lambur Scott Architects, Inc.

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Future Grounds Doors Open Aurora

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Future Grounds

Returning for Doors Open, this youth-led exhibition is a collaboration between the Town, the Aurora Cultural Centre and Oddside Arts. Installed on the Treasure Hill Bridge, the exhibition features eight artists: Sydney Achtermeier, Niya Ahmed Abdullahi, Justina Kandiotis, Narmineh Khurram, Madison Kwok, Nazia Munir, Joycelyn Ng and Luna Quijano-Barraza. Scan the art with Artvive to reveal augmented reality layers.

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

Contact info

50 Victoria Street
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca

Architecture

Building type: Attraction Library Museum Gallery

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Grace United Church Doors Open Brampton

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Grace United Church

This church is distinguished by a tall front façade, distinctive steeple, polychromatic brickwork, three double-door entrances and lancet windows. The sanctuary has wonderful woodwork, a gallery with an intricate wrought-iron railing, and over 40 stained-glass windows. The Casavant pipe organ, installed in 1924, was given by the Duggan family in memory of those who served in the First World War.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

156 Main Street North
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Office@graceunitedbrampton.com
https://www.graceunitedbrampton.com

Architecture

Year built: 1867-89
Building type: Historical landmark Place of worship
Architect: Jesse Perry

Harmony, Heritage and Haunts Walking Tour Doors Open Aurora

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Harmony, Heritage and Haunts Walking Tour

Join an immersive journey led by gifted storyteller David Heard, who has roots in Aurora dating back to the early 1800s. Beginning at Town Park, the tour will flow throughout Old Aurora and its historical downtown. Chilling tales, music lore, haunts and heritage will bring Aurora's history to life in a compelling way. Appropriate footwear recommended.

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

Contact info

Meet at the Town Park (Wells and Mosley streets)
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 11:30am

Hillary House National Historic Site (The Koffler Museum of Medicine) Doors Open Aurora

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Hillary House National Historic Site (The Koffler Museum of Medicine)

Discover Hillary House — home of the Koffler Museum of Medicine and the Aurora Historical Society — and explore a fascinating blend of architecture, history and medicine. Built in 1862, this Gothic revival gem was home to four physicians whose careers spanned major medical advances. Explore original instruments, enjoy self-guided or facilitated tours, and experience the new exhibition Pills, Poison and Painkillers.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

15372 Yonge Street
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca
https://aurorahs.com

Architecture

Year built: 1862; additions in 1869 and 1888
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Henry Harris

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 Doors Open Aurora

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148

The Odd Fellows Block, centerpiece of three post-1887 fire buildings, gives the illusion of one grand structure. Purchased by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 in 1887, it still hosts meetings upstairs while businesses occupy the street level. During Doors Open, step inside to explore the preserved meeting room and uncover its lasting legacy in Aurora’s story.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

15216 Yonge Street
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1887
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Keys to the Past: An early keyboard journey with Celeste Music Doors Open Aurora

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Keys to the Past: An early keyboard journey with Celeste Music

Step into the sound world of centuries past. Andrea Botticelli showcases the expressive colours of the fortepiano, harpsichord and clavichord in an immersive demonstration at the Davide De Simone Performance Hall. Presented with Céleste Music, a non-profit organization curating Canada’s historical keyboard collection, this event brings early instruments to life — revealing their secrets, stories and timeless beauty.

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

Contact info

50 Victoria Street (Aurora Town Square)
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2024
Building type: Theatre
Architect: Raw Design Inc.

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Lorne Scots Regimental Museum Doors Open Brampton

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Lorne Scots Regimental Museum

This museum is housed in the historical Carnegie Library. Built in 1906, it was one of 110 libraries constructed across Ontario with grants from the Carnegie Foundation. It served as the Brampton Library until the early 1970s. It then became office space for many years. It then sat empty (except for the Brampton Concert Band) until this museum moved in.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

55 Queen Street East
Brampton, Ontario
https://www.lornesmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1906
Building type: Historical landmark Library Military Museum
Architect: Alexander F. Wickson

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Mount Pleasant Village Library Doors Open Brampton

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Mount Pleasant Village Library

At the heart of Mount Pleasant Village is its public square and unique shared space for a public school, library and city community rooms. Be sure to visit the two-storey light-filled library, with services and programs for all ages and interests. The library is connected by a glass link to a restored train station, which houses community programming space.

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

Contact info

100 Commuter Drive
Brampton, Ontario
Email: jdickenson@bramptonlibrary.ca

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility Historical landmark Library Transportation Archives
Architect: Makrimachalos Cugini Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Old Fire Hall Doors Open Brampton

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Old Fire Hall

The Old Fire Hall was built in 1854 and served as Brampton's first municipal building, originally for use as a market hall, as well as the fire company. By 1880, the second floor served as the council chambers. The Old Fire Hall, minus the fire bell, now serves as office space for the Regional Headquarters of The Lorne Scots.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

6 Chapel Street
Brampton, Ontario
Email: Ian.smith2@forces.gc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1854
Building type: Government building Historical landmark Military Fire station

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Pine Tree Potters' Guild Doors Open Aurora

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Pine Tree Potters' Guild

Doors Open Aurora is excited to have the Pine Tree Potters’ Guild back. Come and tour the studio and watch members bring clay to life on the potter’s wheel. All bowls made during the event will be donated to the Empty Bowls fundraiser in November, supporting local causes through creativity and community spirit.

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

Contact info

15145 Yonge Street, basement rotunda
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca
https://www.pinetreepotters.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2001
Building type: Studio

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Rising Sun Masonic Lodge Doors Open Aurora

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Rising Sun Masonic Lodge

This Gothic revival-style building is home to Aurora’s Freemasons and is the town’s oldest, continuous community organization. Formerly the Methodist Episcopal Church, it was purchased by the Masons in 1885. Visit the lodge during Doors Open and discover exquisite murals that adorn the meeting room. Learn more about this history of the building and the Masons who call it home.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

57 Mosley Street
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1877
Building type: Place of worship Masonic lodge

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Rose Theatre, The Doors Open Brampton

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Rose Theatre, The

The Rose is a magnificent performing arts venue and iconic feature of downtown Brampton — a destination for local and world-renowned performers, providing opportunities for culture lovers to experience talent in an extraordinary setting. Architecturally and acoustically sublime, the venue boasts two performance venues for large shows and intimate experiences. As part of Doors Open, take an exclusive backstage tour.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos

Contact info

1 Theatre Lane
Brampton, Ontario
https://tickets.brampton.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2004-06
Building type: Attraction Theatre
Architect: Page and Steele Architects

Saltbox Cafe Doors Open Aurora

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Saltbox Cafe

Known locally as the Shoemaker's House, this early Wellington Street East residence was built in 1862 by shoemaker Joseph Hunt. A modest, Georgian-style, two-storey wood-frame home, the building features rare rooflines and fine craftsmanship. In 2024, it became home to the Saltbox Cafe, transforming the historical space into a warm, inviting hub where community and flavour meet.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Food vendors
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

42 Wellington Street East
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca
https://www.saltboxcafe.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1862
Building type: Commercial Food and drink Historical house

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Springdale Branch Library Doors Open Brampton

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Springdale Branch Library

Come and visit Brampton Library’s award-winning LEED gold building. This beautiful library offers spacious areas to browse materials to borrow, read and study and offers programs for all ages, including their much-loved Family Storytime in the stunning children's area. During Doors Open, explore their digital collections, enjoy a makerspace demo and spin the wheel to win prizes.

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

Contact info

10705 Bramalea Road
Brampton, Ontario
Email: jdickenson@bramptonlibrary.ca
https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/your-library/branches/springdale-library-branch

Architecture

Year built: 2018
Building type: Green building Library
Architect: Tyler Sharp, RDH Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

St. Anne's School Doors Open Aurora

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St. Anne's School

Step inside St. Anne’s School, a beautifully restored Jacobean-style building. Constructed in 2008 as a private residence, it was transformed in 2023 into York Region’s first independent all-girls school. Along with structural upgrades and modern systems, there are striking architectural features — gables, parapets, chimneys and intricate brickwork. The result is an inspiring space for learning, designed with intention and care.

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

Contact info

306 St. John's Sideroad
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2008
Building type: Educational facility Private residence Schoolhouse
Architect: Montgomery Sisam

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm

Trinity Anglican Church Doors Open Aurora

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Trinity Anglican Church

A Trinity Anglican Church has stood on this site since 1846. The current one, built in 1884 in the Gothic revival style, features stained-glass windows, stenciled walls and ornate dormers. A new sanctuary was added in 2001. As Aurora’s finest example of Gothic church architecture, it blends historical charm with modern touches. Discover its rich legacy during Doors Open.

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

Contact info

79 Victoria Street
Aurora, Ontario
Email: prose@aurora.ca
https://www.trinityaurora.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1884
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: Marshall B. Aylesworth

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pm