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6 In-person Doors Open sites

427 Wing and Spirit of Flight Aviation Museum Doors Open London

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427 Wing and Spirit of Flight Aviation Museum

Embark on a journey through time with a historical tour of this museum, showcasing its development from 1940 to its present-day status as a bustling hub of international air travel. Explore and indulge in artifacts and images detailing its transformation from a Royal Canadian Air Force base to a global connector. Engage in recreational activities including games and outdoor sports.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

2155 Crumlin Side Road
London, Ontario
Email: fbirch@rogers.com
http://www.427wing.com

Architecture

Year built: 1939-40
Building type: Green building Military Museum

Dates/hours open

Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 22, 04:00pm

Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre

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.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

16389 Highway 48
Stouffville, Ontario
https://www.york.ca/environment/forests/outdoor-education

Architecture

Year built: 2015
Building type: Educational facility Green building
Architect: DIOLOG

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 01, 04:00pm

Daniels Building Doors Open Toronto

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Daniels Building

Originally home to Knox College, this building later served as a military hospital and laboratory. It is now the University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. To create the faculty's new home, the restored historical building has been blended with a contemporary addition that continues to delight visitors. During Doors Open, take a self-guided tour.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

1 Spadina Crescent
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.daniels.utoronto.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1875; 2017 restoration
Building type: Educational facility Green building
Architect: Smith & Gemmel (restoration by NADAAA)

Evergreen Brick Works Doors Open Toronto

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Evergreen Brick Works

This Toronto landmark is a dominant feature in the Don Valley. From 1889 to 1989, this site was an operating brick works. Since 1992, Evergreen has developed and adapted the 16 historically significant buildings to meet the needs of the community. The site is expected to be busy, so arrive early. Or take the free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

300-550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.evergreen.ca/projects/evergreen-brick-works

Architecture

Year built: 1889
Building type: Attraction Green building Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Cotton Factory, The Doors Open Hamilton Region

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  • Digital Doors Open Icon Ontario

Cotton Factory, The

The Imperial Cotton Factory, built in 1900, ran as a factory until 1972. It has been repurposed as the largest creative hub in the Hamilton area — with studios for artists, artisans, musicians, craftspeople and entrepreneurs. Film and television productions, photographers and special events are also drawn here. This year's Door's Open Hamilton is also the Cotton Factory's 10th anniversary.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly

Contact info

270 Sherman Avenue North
Hamilton, Ontario
Email: laura@cottonfactory.ca
https://www.cottonfactory.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1900
Building type: Commercial Green building
Architect: E.B. Patterson

Fire Station No. 6 Doors Open Oshawa

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Fire Station No. 6

Oshawa’s newest fire station is a 992-square-metre (10,675-square-foot) single-storey building, designed to complement the historical legacy of Windfields Farm. Built on the former Windfields Farm land (the birthplace of champion racehorse Northern Dancer), the building also reflects the area's agricultural history. Tour this unique space, explore a collection of Windfields Farm memorabilia and view fire safety information.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

2339 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
https://www.oshawa.ca/en/fire-services-community-support/fire-stations.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 2016
Building type: Green building Fire station
Architect: Thomas Brown Architects Inc.

Dates/hours open

May 04, 10:00am - May 04, 04:00pm