Woodstock

The growing St. Paul’s congregation moved into this “new” St. Paul’s in 1879. Ten bells were installed in the tower in 1910; they chime at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Of note is the First World War rose window memorial, which was installed in 1932. The church officially changed its name to the Church of the Epiphany in 2005.

Museum Square is located outside of the Woodstock Museum. At the centre of the square is the Pattullo Fountain, which was purchased with a bequest left by Andrew Pattullo, a local businessman and newspaper owner. Formally turned on at a ceremony on May 29, 1917, it has operated here since. During Doors Open Woodstock, enjoy Fall Fest in Museum Square.

Baird Machines is a historical Woodstock industry that has served the community since 1890. Founded by Scottish-born William Baird, the operation has moved several times over the years. In 1915, a garage was added to help service automobiles. At the time, it was the largest garage in Woodstock. Today, it provides custom welding, metal fabrication and a CNC machine shop.

Come and visit Woodstock Fire Station 1, which is the headquarters station for the community. Built in 1974, this site was expanded in 2019. It is home to the administration, fire prevention, training and suppression divisions of the fire department. As this is an active station, only guided tours will be available.

This designated church, constructed in 1834 shortly after the founding of the community, was funded by British naval officers Admiral Vansittart and his agent Captain Andrew Drew (who were partners on a farming estate here). During the Rebellion of 1837, the church also used as a jail. The chancel and transepts were added in 1843 and 1851 respectively.

The Woodstock Art Gallery (WAG) celebrates artwork from local, regional and national artists and has two floors of artwork to explore. The site’s location is a historical local building — the former location of the John White Company (1901-54) and Walkers of Woodstock (1964). Come join them at WAG where they will have tours of the building and a historical slideshow.

Come and explore The Mill — a unique destination for handcrafted items and home décor made by local artisans. Over the years, this site has been many things: the Canadian Oat Flakes Company (1912), Woodstock Chopping Company (1924-26), the West End Chopping Company (1928-30), the West End Chopping & Feed Mill (1934-44) and West End Feed Mill (1949-51).

This library ignites curiosity and connects our community to a world of ideas, resources and enriching experiences. It has a rich history. In 1905, the Carnegie Foundation awarded the City of Woodstock a grant for the construction of a library. In 1909, this beautiful building officially opened. Come and explore the space that continues to grow with the community.

Come and explore the Old Town Hall, constructed in 1853 as Woodstock’s first public market, council chamber and concert hall. Serving later as the fire hall and jail, the building became the home of the Oxford County Museum in 1947. For Doors Open Woodstock, take a behind-the-scenes tour of this fascinating site.