In 1866, Mother Marie of the Order of Our Lady of Charity came to Ottawa to conduct mission work in a building on this site. By 1877, a spacious new monastery building was constructed, which was further expanded in 1895. Following a devastating 1938 fire, the monastery was rebuilt. In 1972, the Chinese government purchased it as Chinese Embassy’s chancery. Pre-registration required, opening TBD.

Since the late 1940s, this building has housed three embassies — the Uruguayan Embassy, the Embassy of the Hungarian People’s Republic, and the current one. In 1995, the mansion was purchased and donated to the Republic of Armenia by a prominent Armenian-American businessman and philanthropist. Each year, they welcome hundreds of visitors interested in architecture and Armenian history.

This environmental show-house demonstrates how to achieve a 70 to 80 per cent reduction in climate emissions through small but significant changes to the building enclosure, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Visitors will tour the house to see how the owners also improved windows, doors, appliances and lighting to achieve these reductions.

This environmental show-house demonstrates how to achieve a 70 to 80 percent reduction in climate emissions through small but significant changes to the building enclosure, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Visitors will tour the house to see how the owners also improved windows, doors, appliances and lighting to achieve these reductions.

Enriched Bread Artists is a not-for-profit collective of visual artists working in a range of media and techniques. It was formed in 1992 by graduates of the University of Ottawa looking for studio space and an artistic community beyond university. Today, its membership is global. The name refers to the former bread factory where these studios are located.

The Erland Lee (Museum) Home is a National Historic Site that serves to tell three stories: that of the Lee family (who lived in the home from 1808-1970), the Stoney Creek community and the Women's Institute (which was founded in the home's dining room in February 1897). The Lee Home is a beautiful example of carpenter's Gothic architecture.

The Ermatinger Old Stone House is one of the oldest stone buildings northwest of Toronto. Charles Ermatinger and his wife Mananowe (Charlotte) ran their home and business here during the fur trade era. It has served many purposes over the years — hotel, sheriff's residence, courthouse and apartments. Restored from 1967-70, the building is now a historical site and museum.

Estonian Museum Canada presents its home, Tartu College, as part of Doors Open Toronto 2025. Built in 1970, the college is known mostly as a student residence. But, for local Estonians, it is one of their most important cultural community centres, featuring diverse and lively programs. Their collection has grown into what is now the largest Estonian-themed collection outside Estonia.

Evergreen is a national non-profit organization transforming public spaces to build a healthier future for people and our planet. The Evergreen Brick Works is an example. Once a brick factory, it was transformed into a showcase of green design, and a community hub. Don’t miss the popular Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Free shuttlebus from Broadview Station! Arrive early.

Constructed in 1880, this building was Niagara's first telephone exchange. In 2015, it was transformed into a brewery but retains some of its original features. Original hemlock floor joists became the second-floor bar and tabletops. Some nods to the building's use as a telephone exchange include brewing numbers (instead of names) and a tasting board shaped like a rotary dial.

Stop by these three exterior-only sites to read information provided for Doors Open visitors:
Kennedy Terrace (791 2nd Avenue West): one of Owen Sound’s best-preserved examples of Victorian residential terraces. 
Thomson Beverages - Pepsi Manufacturing Facility (1701 3rd Avenue East): a mid-20th century soda bottling facility.
The Owen Sound Cenotaph (815 1st Avenue West): dedicated in 1920, serving as a memorial to all Canadian veterans. 

In 2023, the University of Ottawa inaugurated the Faculty of Health Sciences building, a state-of-the-art facility with modern architecture, designed to empower the next generation of health-care providers, professionals and researchers to build healthier, more resilient communities. Overlooking the Rideau River and surrounded by green spaces, this unique facility incorporates Indigenous design elements. The University of Ottawa welcomes the public discover this facility. 

Come and explore this house’s magnificent architecture. Built in 1793, Fairfield House preserves the building skills of the Loyalist settlers. It offers one of the best-preserved late-18th-century buildings in Ontario. During Doors Open, learn about the Fairfield family and early Loyalist settlers. And witness how settlement began here with just tents, basic rations and tools from the Crown.

The Fairfield-Gutzeit House is situated along the Loyalist Parkway overlooking Lake Ontario. A public park and playground are within walking distance and there are many local businesses offering unique finds and tasty treats. The house dates back to 1796 and was designated in 1992. It was built by William Fairfield Jr., whose parents’ 1793 homestead stands in nearby Fairfield Park.

One of the earliest surviving Scottish stone cottages in Cambridge, this charming 19th-century building offers a glimpse into early life in Galt. It was the home of William Ferguson, a blacksmith from Scotland and remained in the Ferguson family for about 80 years. The tiny, designated heritage building, built of local stone, is now home to the Galt Horticultural Society.

Discover Fieldcote, a 1948 Tudor-style home turned cultural heritage centre in the heart of Ancaster. Celebrate local history, art and natural heritage, and explore the museums newest exhibit Beyond the Blue & White: Wedgewood Designed for Canada. Pick up a walking tour guide for Wilson Street and enjoy free live music on May 2nd from noon to 4 p.m.

This two-storey, two-bay building is the sister station to Fire Station 424. It was extensively retrofitted in 2003 to accommodate a taller, aerial ladder truck. Come and explore this working fire station during Doors Open. Firefighters will be available to answer questions and provide fire safety information.

Toronto Fire Station 213 was built as a Scarborough Fire Department station and later became part of Toronto Fire Services following amalgamation. It houses a pumper and an aerial apparatus, providing fire suppression and elevated rescue capabilities for the community. Come and explore a working fire station and learn about the important work firefighters do to keep your community safe.

Toronto Fire Station 315 in Kensington Market, built to replace an older station, protects a dense urban environment and responds to a wide range of incidents. It houses a pumper apparatus that provides primary fire suppression and first response. Come and explore a working fire station and learn about the important work firefighters do to keep your community safe.

This fire station in Toronto’s Weston area serves a mixed residential, commercial and industrial area, including apartment buildings, rail corridors and major roadways. It houses a pumper apparatus, providing fire suppression and elevated rescue capabilities for the surrounding community. Come and explore a working fire station and learn about the important work firefighters do to keep your community safe.

Opened in 2005, this 2,743-square-metre (9,000-square-foot) facility is one of Guelph's six fire stations. It is staffed around the clock by a dedicated team of firefighters. It is unique as it has an on-site outdoor training compound and a wide variety of hands-on training props inside. Visitors can get a closer look at the tools and realistic scenarios firefighters use to prepare for real-world emergencies.

Built in the 1890s as a Foresters' Hall, this building served as home to Toronto’s first English-speaking Mennonite congregation. The First Narayever congregation, founded in 1914, bought the building in 1943, It has been an orthodox synagogue ever since, evolving into the egalitarian-traditional congregation it is today. From 2020-23, the shul completed a major renovation, making the building fully accessible.

Located on the main floor of the Hilary and Galen Weston Wing, the Daphne Cockwell Gallery dedicated to First Peoples art and culture is one of the Royal Ontario Museum’s premiere cultural spaces, featuring more than 1,000 works of art and cultural heritage. The museum’s Indigenous Learning Team will be available to answer questions. Tickets required for other museum galleries.

The present building dates from 1887, although Presbyterians have worshiped here since 1832. The 2015 addition preserved its history while creating bright new spaces. Our beautiful sanctuary windows celebrate Georgian Bay landscapes. We welcome EVERYONE! All proceeds from today's lunch sales will support our Monday Caring Kitchen, which provides free hot lunches to those who need physical and social nourishment. 

The Kiever Synagogue began with the arrival of Ukrainian immigrants escaping Czarist Russia. This synagogue was built in 1927, featuring exterior twin-domed towers decorated with Stars of David. The interior is dominated by a hand-carved Torah ark, with paintings of animals and zodiac signs in the gallery. In 1979, it became the first building of Jewish significance to be designated.