This quintessential 19th-century Ontario Gothic revival farmhouse was saved from demolition and restored by a group of local citizens. Decorated to the early 1900s, the main floor is now available as a venue for meetings and intimate family celebrations. During Doors Open, visitors will be treated to stories of Devereaux family farm life spanning over 150 years.

Experience Eldon House like never before during Doors Open! Historical Interpreters delve into unique design elements while visitors embark on self-guided tours of the house and grounds. Step back in time and engage in outdoor activities, including classic Victorian lawn games suitable for families and children. Come and enjoy a day filled with history, exploration and fun at Eldon House.

Step back in time at the Brick Street Cemetery, a cherished pioneer site restored to its former glory. Delve into the lives of early settlers with optional guided or self-guided tours, uncovering tales of resilience and community. Engage in educational activities, from learning stone masonry to deciphering Christian gravestone symbolism. See how they preserve our heritage and explore volunteer opportunities.

Discover life from 1820-1920 at Fanshawe Pioneer Village! Explore how people lived, worked and played in the past. Experience vintage games, try chores like washboard laundry and learn about trades. Become a printer's apprentice with a historical printing press. And enjoy a guided tour of the Fanshawe Dam by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

Come and enjoy captivating demonstrations, hands-on experiences and a journey through centuries of tradition. Celebrating 75 years in the Forest City, this site will allow you to explore displays of handmade items and witness the creation of a special wall hanging. Get creative and make your own handwoven masterpiece to cherish. And discover how these ancient arts still thrive.

Explore the fascinating world of archaeology by visiting the Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA). Discover the intricate workings of archaeologists as they showcase soil flotation, ground-penetrating radar and more. Meet experts from the MOA, the Ontario Archaeological Society’s London Chapter and Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants for an immersive experience in the life of an archaeologist in the Forest City.

Explore Waterloo Region’s oldest buildings — the 1852-53 Gaol (jail) and the 1878 Governor’s House — and learn how community action saved them from demolition. By combining designation with adaptive reuse, the granite Gaol houses Provincial Offences courtrooms. And the Governor’s House (jail warden’s home) contains legal offices. Questions? The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) North Waterloo Branch will be on-hand.

Maryboro Lodge, also known as the Fenelon Museum, is one of Kawartha Lakes' oldest buildings and a vibrant community museum. The estate house was built in 1837 for James Wallis and has undergone many changes over the years before becoming a museum in 1963 (note the provincial plaque to Wallis). Visit the museum for fun for all ages!

Erected as the first Carleton Place Town Hall, this imposing limestone building now houses the local museum, with exhibits chronicling the town’s history. Originally containing council chambers, a lock-up and public auditorium, it was converted into a four-room school in 1879 and served the community until 1969. Bring a picnic and enjoy the Community Labyrinth and Victoria School Gardens!

Completed at a cost of about $26,000, Carleton Place Town Hall is a local landmark. Constructed of limestone, the town hall once housed a fire hall, police station, jail cells and library. Its elaborate exterior is complemented by an equally fine interior. Come and view the foyer's grand staircase, the council chambers, clerk’s office and the second-floor opera hall.

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village has grown from one building (a Wesleyan Methodist Church built in 1868) into a complex of museum buildings and displays. Come and visit a log cabin, display barns, an operational blacksmith shop, a carpenter’s shop, a sap shanty, dairy and beekeeping buildings, a stone building housing the Goldie Corliss flywheel and the de Vries Natural Heritage Collection.

This fascinating, modern fire station houses administration, communication and fire prevention services. There is a museum attached that shows the history of Belleville fire services, where you can explore memorabilia and view the interesting Loyalty, Tradition and Progress exhibit. You can also see the Firefighter Memorial Rose Garden outside the main entrance, which was unveiled on September 11, 2022.

Appleby United Church is celebrating 200 years in Burlington! Various buildings have served the congregation over the years, with this one being constructed in 1959. It includes a small chapel with artifacts from previous church sites — including a communion table, officers’ chairs and a stained-glass window. During Doors Open, explore the Wall of History and enjoy some refreshments!

Located in Hidden Valley Park, the Burlington Model Railway Club (BMRC) operates out of a building that was previously used as a swimming pool office and change house. During Doors Open, the BMRC's three model railway layouts will be running (weather permitting), featuring model railway equipment from the collections of its members. Fun for railway enthusiasts of all ages!

Masjid Halton is a beacon of light for Burlington’s Muslim community. Established by the Halton Islamic Association, it was built through the community’s hard work and dedication as a primary centre for prayer, learning and recreation. It offers a variety of religious and educational services and is actively working on establishing a new Islamic Centre in a northern Burlington suburb.

When Irish settlers migrated to Amherst Island, they brought a unique way of building walls called dry stacking — layering stones without the use of mortar. This tradition has continued to this day. Although you can see beautiful displays of dry-stone stacking throughout the Island, visit Topsy Farms for an opportunity to speak to an actual dry stone waller!

Babcock Mill’s original owners had intended it to be a gristmill but because the railway transported cheaper flour, it became part of their woolen mill instead. In 1907, it was sold to the Babcocks. Today, it is owned/operated by Loyalist Township. This season, for the first time in over 30 years, all three floors will be open for tours.

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.

Topsy Farms is a popular tourist destination offering hiking trails, farmyard activities, events, workshops and classes. During Doors Open, explore the farm and property with some fun activities. Hike through a 6-km (3-mile) forest trail, immerse yourself in the organic garden, skip stones at the beach, visit with farm animals and enjoy a scavenger hunt made just for kids.

Heintzman House is one of the oldest buildings in Markham. Originally built as an adobe brick cottage dating from the early 19th century, the house was enlarged by Colonel George Crookshank in 1817. Charles T. Heintzman, grandson of the founder of Toronto’s Heintzman Piano Company, purchased the property in the 1930s and transformed the house into its present, elegant form.

This mid-19th-century house was converted to a public library in the 1970s. It is a cherished local amenity that fits comfortably into Colborne Street’s exceptional historical streetscape. Recently, the library was featured in Deborah Kerbel’s ghost story Lure, published by Dundurn Press in 2010. The ghost of Ellen Ramsden, the original owner, is said to make the occasional appearance.

Applewood Farm has been a part of Stouffville’s agricultural community for 50 years. The site has been featured on the hit television shows Schitt’s Creek and The Littlest Hobo. Visitors are welcome to explore the play area, walk the farm, enjoy a wagon ride and learn about the upcoming crops and pick-your-own season.

Celebrate 100 years of York Regional Forest at this innovative LEED platinum-certified building, which creates more energy than it uses. Functioning as the hub for York Region Forestry’s educational programming, this centre was built using local and recycled materials. Explore the 100th anniversary display and take a guided tour of the facility.

Experience nature's gifts at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Park as you walk along the forest trails, zip your way through the high tree canopy, try your hand at disc golf, check out the BMX track, ask about their summer day camp options, and practise your swing on the driving range. Learn more about the park and its important conservation activities!

The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum provides visitors with an immersive, seasonal experience that showcases rural life in the 1920s and 1930s in Eastern Ontario. Tour an operational sawmill and blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a 1927 Imperial Gas garage, a 1904 church and family homes. This year, they are excited to welcome Ottawa Fire Services back to the museum.