Dating back to the 1880s, the Canfield Cemetery is the final resting place for many community members and Black settlers. Explore the cemetery's rich history with self-guided tours to learn about the family names and stories of Black settlers who sought freedom in Canfield via the Underground Railroad.

Visitors are invited to an Emancipation Day Gathering with guest speaker Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon, an assistant professor of African-Canadian History at York University, presenting: Black Enslavement and the Possibilities of Freedom in the Niagara Peninsula from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Reflect on the history of slavery in Canada, acknowledge the contributions of Black Canadians and address ongoing systemic anti-Black racism. 

The Carman House Museum — a Georgian-era limestone cottage — was built circa 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.

St. James Cathedral is both a parish church ministering to the historical St. Lawrence neighbourhood and a cathedral. It is the spiritual centre of the diocese and a focal point for Toronto’s civic life. Known for its towering spire and the distinctive ring of its bells, it opened for services in 1853 after fire destroyed the previous building.

This award-winning trail guides pedestrians and cyclists on a loop from the historical courthouse (built 1851) over the Canadian National bridge to King George Street and Maple Road, and back to the courthouse via Talbot Street East and Munsee Street North. See picturesque views of the river and learn about local natural and built heritage from the storyboards.

Explore Haldimand County's Black history with a guided tour of research and primary source documents in the archive. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of the gallery exhibition celebrating the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario. The building itself has several interesting design features, including chain waterspouts, standing rib metal roofing, and a "Big Bang" light by Foscarini.

Originally called Uplands, this was the summer home of the Cummings family. In addition to the main house are various cottages, now the Carriage House Studios. In 1927, the house was purchased by John Fraser, a Toronto financier, who enhanced the gardens. In 1978, the property was acquired by the City. It has operated as an arts centre/gallery since.

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.

A striking landmark overlooking Queen’s Square beside the Grand River, this historic church features a 56-metre (184-foot) spire which contains ten memorial bells, chimed regularly. The interior has 11 stained glass windows, a beautiful curving gallery, a three-manual Casavant organ and a Schimmel concert grand piano. Explore the Sanctuary’s main floor and balcony and climb the bell tower.

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.

Central Public School is one of the oldest surviving public schools in Brampton. Continuously used for educational purposes for nearly 130 years, the site has now been repurposed as a community centre. Interestingly, the design was based on a courthouse. The focal point of the building is the main doorway framed by decorative carved stone with an oversized transom.

Visit one of Unionville’s most beautiful churches. Built in 1879, this early Gothic revival structure features red brick with buff-coloured trim set on a raised foundation. A slender central tower topped with a broach spire reaches skyward. Guided tours are available.

Built in 1910 as the Westside Methodist Church, this building remains much the same as it did then. It was constructed of local materials with Renaissance proportions in the Akron style. A veranda was added to the northeast entrance and a wheelchair ramp at the west entrance. The pipe organ also dates from 1910.

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. 

Registration is required (FULL).

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.

The museum collection includes approximately 12,000 three-dimensional objects, over 1,000 natural science specimens, over 100,000 photos, documents and correspondence and a substantial art collection. Join CKM staff for an exclusive look at our archive. Be sure to explore our current exhibits, CK in Full Colour and Out in the Open, as well as our interactive play space, the Imagination Station.

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.

On view in the Nichols Family Foundation room, this exhibition explores the rich artistic traditions of Chinese culture through painting and calligraphy. Featuring high-quality reproductions of celebrated classical masterpieces alongside selected original works by contemporary artist Dr. Shiyong Wang, the exhibition highlights the enduring beauty, creativity and cultural significance of these art forms and traditions.

Built in 1842, the historic Chippawa Town Hall is a landmark building currently undergoing thoughtful restoration.  Once a hub for civic and community gatherings, the space is being revitalized to include professional offices and a cafe while, preserving its original character, stonework and the iconic clock tower. Visitors can experience guided tours and learn about the future vision for the space. 

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.