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.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is celebrating its silver jubilee in 2026, marking 25 years of governance innovation and global impact. Explore the CIGI campus (awarded a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture), watch engaging presentations and learn how our work has contributed to bettering global policy making and improving people’s lives around the world.

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.

What happens to food you throw into green bins? Visit the big white dome at the landfill to see where the contents are mixed with leaf waste, ground, stewed, placed in windrows and churned up. After 10 weeks, the food waste contents from 27,000 bins turns into mountains of rich compost used by nearby farms to grow new food.

What happens when you flush the toilet? Find out how Peterborough’s wastewater treatment plant uses screens, settling beds, aeration, ferric sulphate, micro-organisms and ultraviolet light to turn 68,000 cubic metres (2,401,400 cubic feet) of filthy effluent into clear, clean water safe enough to return to the Otonabee River every day, since the 1920s.

Built in 1920 following water-borne cholera and typhoid outbreaks, this plant was the first in Canada to use rapid sand filtration and the second to use chlorination for disinfection. Pumps in the original Edwardian building continue to work in this modernized and expanded facility that supplies 104 million liters of safe, clean water to the city every day.

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.

Built in 1854, Cline House remained in the Cline family until 1955 when the Cornwall Library Board took possession. This fine Regency-style building is characterized by a low hip roof and central entrance. One of Cornwall's finest homes, Cline House was once the location of the Simon Fraser Centennial Library. Today, it is a thriving art gallery.

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!

This historic and picturesque 1833 grist mill is located on the Coldwater River. The site includes a free museum, a gift shop displaying the works of local artisans and a covered picnic area. Washrooms on site. Pet friendly. Barrier free. Free parking for Mill guests. 

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.

Looking for a fun way to explore Doors Open London? Drop by Collège Boréal for our bilingual bingo! Whether you are a fluent Francophone, a French learner, or just love games, everyone is welcome. Play in French and English, explore our bright, modern, and accessible campus and have a chance to win some awesome Boréal prizes!

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.

The Marine Rail Heritage Centre, housed inside the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre, was established in 1978 by a volunteer group of enthusiasts to showcase Owen Sound’s history as a thriving port. Located inside the historical railway station, this museum preserves the area’s marine, rail and industrial history with artifacts, scale models, archival photos, interactive stations and railway memorabilia.

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.

The Cornwall Armoury, home of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, is a historic military building completed in 1938. Designed in a Scottish Baronial style, it features a striking stone-and-brick façade concealing one of Canada’s largest drill halls. The armoury serves as a training centre, regimental headquarters and symbol of the region’s proud military heritage.

This museum collects, preserves and displays historical artifacts related to Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Their exhibit spaces host a multitude of artifacts organized by theme — the founding of New Johnstown and the Royal Townships, a turn-of-the-century kitchen, industry, law, commerce, textile, community service, health care and more. Come and explore this fascinating museum!

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.

This designated library sits on a former orphanage site that was then acquired by the federal government to house a post office in 1953. In 1997, after the post office had moved to another location and following extensive renovations, the library moved into this building, making it Cornwall's downtown jewel. Guided tours only. Registration required (9:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.).