Built in 1890, this church was designed in the Romanesque style. With its open plan, stained-glass windows, interior artwork, 1908 Casavant pipe organ and 7.6-metre-high (25-foot) Carrera marble altar, St. Lawrence is a treasure in Hamilton’s north end. There will be live demonstrations of the organ being played throughout the weekend, and complimentary food/drink at noon on May 5.

The historical Windfields Farm — birthplace of celebrated horse Northern Dancer — has been transformed into a sustainable agricultural research centre for the Ontario Tech University. This open-air laboratory pioneers innovative farming methods, conserves biodiversity and integrates renewable energy. Shuttle-bus access only: In celebration of Oshawa’s centennial, a shuttle bus will take you from Ontario Tech’s Campus Ice Centre to the site.

Nestled in Riverside Park, above the floral clock, these greenhouses grow gorgeous planters that decorate downtown streets and municipal buildings. See how City staff prepare for the spring planting, and see the plan for this year’s floral clock and Blossom Express. While here, check out other amenities in Riverside Park, including the Enabling Garden and the children’s playground.

In 1935, the first Little Theatre opened at Guelph City Hall. In 1993, a fire forced the theatre out of the Salvation Army Hall on Dublin Street. In 1997, it moved into a former welding shop that now features a 288-seat raked auditorium, gracious lobby, rehearsal hall, workshop and dressing rooms.

This building, previously a British Methodist Episcopal Church, was built in 1880 by former Black slaves using limestone quarried from Essex Street. In 2012, the Guelph Black Heritage Society purchased and renovated the site, which is now a cultural, historical and social centre. Experience the mosaic tile Underground Railway quilt that tells the story of Guelph’s Black community.

Guelph has always been defined by its rivers. Come and take an informative hike alongside the rapids of the Speed River in Guelph’s Dufferin neighbourhood. This 1-kilometre (3,280-foot) section of the Trans Canada Trail was created by locals and upgraded by Guelph Hiking Trail Club volunteers in 2020 during the pandemic. Hikes will be offered on demand throughout the day.