This church, constructed in 1863 as a Methodist church, became a United church in 1925 when the United Church of Canada was formed. Major additions were made in the 1920s and again in the 1950s. The church has a beautiful sanctuary with stained-glass windows, a graceful curving balcony and a large pipe organ with three manuals and 44 stops.

This family-owned and -operated craft maple syrup producer has been in business for over 30 years. The farm comprises over 61 hectares (150 acres), with 8 hectares (20 acres) dedicated to sugar maple bush alone. Come and see how maple syrup is handcrafted on a wood-fired evaporator, collected from over 600 taps. Premium-quality pure maple syrup is available year-round here.

The Utopia Hall is a lively community hub in Utopia in Essa Township. From dinners and concerts to bake sales and fundraisers, volunteers bring together proven family recipes of generations past in the hall's commercial community kitchen, creating tempting delights that help raise funds for local heritage, our natural environment and cultural spaces.

This church was built by lumber baron John Waldie in 1905 and given to the Presbyterians in 1906. It is a one-storey building with a bell tower and an adjoining kitchen and hall. The interior is select pine, without any knots, while the pews are made of oak. It enjoys a commanding view out over Georgian Bay.

This fully organic farm, orchard and cidery offers tastings, tours, outdoor activities and live event experiences that connect customers with the beauty of the land and the community. Products are produced authentically, using local, heritage, hand-picked apples with no added sugar and no sulfites (and they are gluten-free and vegan friendly). This farm is a great adventure for all ages!

Discovery Harbour dates back to 1793 when John Graves Simcoe scouted Penetanguishene Bay as a strategic site for a naval base. The War of 1812 sparked the construction of an active naval dockyard here. Discovery Harbour, a living history attraction nestled along the shores of Penetanguishene Bay, awaits you and your family. Come and discover this site for yourself!

Located in Cookstown’s historical Old Town Hall, this theatre has occupied this building since 1983. Over the years, the building has been a temperance hall and a Presbyterian church as well. It was rebuilt in 1923 to become a community hall. This year, the theatre marks its 40th anniversary. Come and get a first-hand look behind the scenes.

The Anten Mills Community Centre’s cultural heritage value lies in its historical and associative ties to the community and early education system, being the former Anten Mills School. The original school was built in 1875 and could only hold 90 students. The Anten Mills Community Centre continues to be used by the community and was officially designated in 2021.

This centre offers educational workshops relating to all aspects of the natural world. From snowshoeing and mammal tracking throughout the wetlands in the winter to learning about butterflies, frogs, ephemeral flowers and building pollinating gardens in the warmer months. You can also learn about mushrooms and the great role that fungi play. Master Naturalist, Bob Bowles, is the instructor.

The Simcoe County Museum offers a variety of events, exhibits and programs for all ages throughout the year. Visitors can discover Simcoe County's history through hands-on exploration and interactive displays. From prehistoric to modern times, the museum depicts the people, events and artifacts from Simcoe County's diverse past — everything from mastodons to hair wreaths and wedding gowns to farm machinery.

The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Tay, Ontario offers 1,214 hectares (3,000 acres) of national wildlife area and provincially significant wetlands. Its mission is to be a centre of excellence for wetlands research, interpretation and education based on the principle of stewardship and the importance of environmental awareness. Open 362 days a year, visitors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to discover raptors and reptiles, explore hiking, cross country ski and snowshoe on its trails, experience canoeing and kayaking through the marsh channels, and visit the observation tower, floating boardwalks, waterfowl monitoring platform, wildflower gardens, the bee house and so much more! But Wye Marsh is more than a tourist attraction. More than 6,000 students take part in educational programs every year, and the stewardship program initiatives include monitoring of wildlife populations and habitat conservation. As part of Digital Doors Open, check out their “at home activities” – including nature journaling, how to build a bee hotel, making sweet bannock, playing games, making masks, and much more. The Wye Marsh is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but you are encouraged to check their website before visiting as some programming is not available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tremont was built as a 24-room hotel. It is one of the last remaining 19th-century hotel buildings in the Collingwood Heritage District. The proximity of the hotel to the railway station and port made it a popular destination for travellers. Now a home to the arts, the Tremont remains an important link to Collingwood's railway and shipbuilding era.

The building that now holds the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum and Archives was constructed in 1875 by Carl Beck. Its original function was a general company store for the workers in Beck’s nearby sawmills, and it carried everything from hardware to groceries. The Beck Company employees were paid partly in cash and partly in Beck tokens, which were only redeemable at this store and another similar one on Main Street, a method of payment that increased the company profits. At this museum, you will find Simcoe County's oldest car, a turn-of-the-century general store and other exhibits. This rectangular two-storey building still stands on its original site. Come and learn about the history of one of Ontario's oldest communities. While the museum is currently open, visitation is limited and visitors are encouraged to pre-book their visit through email or phone. For Digital Doors Open, however, explore the site through the video below.

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is the steward for the Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building in downtown Orillia. The museum brings people together, providing a safe space for collaboration to inspire creativity and celebrate history. The museum is responsible for the ongoing development and preservation of the cultural vitality in Orillia and surrounding areas.

This island — a National Historic Site since 1928 — houses the charred remains of, and artifacts from, the HMS Nancy (c. 1789), a ship that battled three American schooners during the War of 1812. This event marked a pivotal moment in Canadian history. Join a park interpreter who will bring the story of the HMS Nancy and her crew to life.

The Museum on the Boyne houses a large collection of household, agricultural, industrial and archival artifacts with exhibits that trace the growth of South Simcoe from its early settlement to present day. It features a 1914 agricultural fair building, an 1865 log house and an 1858 barn. Come for a tour, explore the site and check out the gift shop!

La Clé d’la Baie, an organization serving Simcoe County’s Francophones, houses an exhibit paying tribute to a key event in the struggle for French-language education in Ontario. In 1979, this then-illegal secondary school became best known as l’École de la resistance. Relive history by visiting this historical building that also houses the only completely French radio station in Canada.

The Gibson Centre is a significant landmark that has been transformed from a farm implement factory. Dedicated to hosting cultural activities and showcasing the arts, they are home to many local artists’ groups, as well as the Rotary Club of Alliston. It also offers a great performance hall, a beautiful gallery space, artisan gift shop and café for light lunches.

The Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum promotes, collects and retains the history of Coldwater and its surrounding area from 1830 to 1950. The museum is located on the original homestead site of 1836 settler Archibald Woodrow, with 2 hectares (6.6 acres) of park-like setting that includes a variety of heritage buildings, the Coldwater Heritage Trail and Heritage Gardens. Discover history that you can touch, hear and explore. You can take a peek at the museum from home by watching the video below.

The 43-hectare (107-acre) Banting Family Homestead was the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin. Banting was also Canada's first Nobel Prize winner. During Doors Open, come and explore exhibits, walk the legacy trail, enjoy lunch in the picnic area, see the historical farmhouse and drive shed, and learn more about Banting’s journey in the fight to combat diabetes.

This is the oldest surviving church in Collingwood. After a fire destroyed the original, a new and larger building was constructed in 1858 (the present church), with transepts, the sanctuary and bell tower added in 1876, and the parish hall and vestry in 1911. Over the years, the church has been enhanced by stained-glass windows and a distinctive altar.