Located in Stittsville, the Goulbourn Museum preserves and interprets materials from the Goulbourn Township area. Built in 1872, the building was once the old town hall for the former township. This popular community hub was home to council meetings, parties and dances. The adjacent office building is used as administrative offices, as well as the museum’s primary collections storage.

Come be an architect for the day! Gow Hastings Architects is a Toronto-based architecture/design studio that creates vibrant places for research, learning, play and discovery. Doors Open visitors will have the chance to participate in an interactive workshop. Through writing, drawing and model-making, staff will guide participants to explore the design of an urban school in a multicultural, global city.

Situated in a park-like setting in the heart of Waterdown, Grace Anglican Church is a welcoming, affirming, inclusive faith community for people of all backgrounds. Its stunning Gothic-revival building, with gorgeous stained-glass windows, was built in 1860. The parish has its own food bank and is engaged in social justice, climate justice, and truth and reconciliation with indigenous peoples.

Grace United Church was designed by William Thomas — the same architect who designed Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral, Hamilton’s St. Paul’s Presbyterian and Brock’s Monument in Queenston. The magnificent stained-glass windows memorialize early church members and wartime casualties, and the interior reflects the classic Methodist form of practical design. In 2023, the Grace United congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary.

The elegant Edwardian gable and bay on Grant Avenue was transformed by Dan Lanois, Bob Lanois and Bob Doidge into the world-renowned recording venue, Grant Avenue Studio. The two-storey box bay façade with stained-glass windows has welcomed artists from Gordon Lightfoot and Stan Rogers to U2 and Johnny Cash. Check out this excellent example of adaptive reuse.

Peek inside the historical 401 Richmond Street West building and see how Guido Costantino Projects operates — an architectural design practice located on the second floor. Get a glimpse of their work on award-winning hospitality, retail and residential projects. Come and see how a modern architectural design firm functions in an adapted space See works in progress through drawings and models.

Guild Hall, built in 1857 and relocated in 1978, once served as an evangelical church. Today, the building houses vibrant studios for the Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild and The Hill Potters’ Guild. Visitors can see working studios where there will be ongoing demonstrations so that they may learn more about the process of both mediums (accessed by staircase).

HackLab.TO is a decades-old, member-run organization dedicated to makers and hackers (in the creative sense, as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) from all walks of life. Come and visit the uniquely adorned space filled with members' projects — ranging from art to electronic exhibits to design projects. The space also provides many tools for members to use.

The Halo Studio is a one-of-a-kind recording studio that offers professional audio engineering services in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Their custom-built studio was originally designed by Trevor Garwood Jones as a dental office in 1972. Some architectural detailing remains and now provides the perfect vibes for creating great projects. Their control room has recorded Bruce Springsteen and Kanye West.

Step back in time and explore the Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse. Nestled at the entrance to Hamilton Cemetery, Ontario’s oldest public burial ground, this charming structure offers a glimpse into the city’s storied past.

Built in the 1854, the Gatehouse is an example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Once serving as the caretaker’s residence, this heritage building now stands as a gateway to the rich history preserved within the cemetery grounds

Explore the Hamilton Children’s Museum brand-new expanded building and stretch your imagination as you touch, build and experiment in a friendly, child-focused setting. Come see the new exhibits and participate in hands-on activities. Please note visits will be limited to 1.15 hour in length and there may be extensive wait times to visit the museum. Parking is limited.

Hamilton Craft Studios is a 1,300-square-metre (14,000-square-foot) multidisciplinary craft space in a historical wire factory in downtown Hamilton. Panoramic windows fill the space with natural light. The second floor houses woodworking and fabrication spaces, while the third floor features ceramics, textiles and general arts studios — offering tools, equipment and shared workspaces for makers of all skill levels.

Battery Lodge, now home to the Hamilton Military Museum, began as a guardhouse during the 1837 Rebellion. Today it showcases military history through exhibits including Lawyers and Land Pirates and Blood Ties to a Gentle Landscape. Explore the Discovery Gallery, experience life as a soldier and try the accordions or drums celebrating Hamilton: city of music!

Located on the site of the Hamilton Waterworks complex, this museum features two 13.7-metre (45-foot) steam engines which pumped clean drinking water from 1859 to 1910. Built in Dundas, these steam engines are the oldest of this type still standing in North America. Join us for self-guided tour of the Boilerhouse, Pumphouse and Woodshed.

Tisdale House is the oldest home in Ancaster. In the 1820s, the building was occupied by "Charcoal Burner" John O’Neil and housed two charcoal kilns. Later, the house became an undertaker’s parlour run by George Moore. The house has been fully retrofitted and is now home to the Ancaster Community Policing Centre and the Hamilton Police Museum.

Established in 1982 by Fred Hammond, one of the founding members of Guelph’s Hammond Manufacturing, this museum houses an extensive collection of rare and historically significant pieces. The 2,000-plus items exhibited here illustrate the development of radio throughout the past 100 years. Included are crystal radios, early tabletop and broadcast pieces, early wireless sets, military and amateur radio equipment.

Opened in 2024, Harmony Hall is located within the former Vandorf Community Hall constructed in 1921 and is now a modern live-music and cultural venue. View historic photographs and displays, enjoy live acoustic performances by local musicians and perform your own song while enjoying light refreshments.

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum is located on the main floor of the Belleville Armoury. The museum preserves the history of the militia, specifically the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, through the collection and preservation of military artifacts and documents of historical significance to the Regiment and its antecedent units.

Heliconian Hall, home to the Heliconian Club, is one of the oldest associations of its kind in Canada. Founded in 1909, it gives women artists, writers, musicians, dancers and actors opportunities to work together creatively. The hall itself dates to 1876 when Yorkville was still a village. Check out the simple exterior, a Victorian rose window and carved ceiling rafters.

Originally built as the Ottawa Normal School, this site is now Ottawa City Hall. Built in the Gothic Renaissance style, it reflects the influence of the Parliament Buildings — with Italianate windows and Romanesque columns. Purchased by the municipality in 1987, the restored building opened as city hall in 2001, housing the offices of the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk.

Discover the haunted history of downtown Sault Ste. Marie on this heritage ghost walking tour. Explore eerie tales, hidden alleys and historical buildings as local legends come to life. Perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, this spine-tingling stroll will reveal the Soo’s spirited secrets after dark. Dare to walk where the past still lingers! Back by popular demand!

The original Hillside S.S. No. 4 was built around 1853 and became a “free school" in 1855. In 1976, the school closed for regular classes and began offering science and outdoor education programs instead. Currently, over 7,000 Toronto District School Board students visit annually, exploring the Rouge National Urban Park and learning more about our planet and the environment.

The design, architecture and interior shrines of this temple follow traditional Hindu architectural styles. Deities in these shrines are made of granite, marble and bronze. The large prayer hall hosts ceremonies throughout the year. The temple also houses a reference library on Hindu religion and philosophy. When visiting, everyone is required to remove their footwear.

His Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks is the last surviving building of the Mohawk Village and the oldest surviving Protestant church in Canada. The chapel features eight stained-glass windows that tell the history of the Six Nations people. They continue to hold special services here — like Easter, Thanksgiving, Indigenous People's Day and Christmas. They can also host weddings.

This jail has a rich history. It served as a maximum-security facility for nearly a century, housing some infamous criminals. It was notorious for its harsh conditions and alleged human rights violations. Today, the jail stands as a museum and popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the prison's past and the harsh realities of life behind bars.