While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

Red Brick SchoolDoors Open Rideau Lakes

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    Red Brick School

    Step back in time at Elgin’s Red Brick School. Visit an authentic 1900 heritage classroom at this restored schoolhouse. Explore educational stories and artifacts while appreciating the yellow brick detailing, grand windows and bell tower. Marvel at exhibits showcasing the remastered historical photography of Clifford Pennock and the new “Historic Rideau Canal” display featuring photos from the first 100 years.

    Step back in time at Elgin’s Red Brick School. Visit an authentic 1900 heritage classroom at this restored schoolhouse. Explore educational stories and artifacts while appreciating the yellow brick detailing, grand windows and bell tower. For Digital Doors Open, download these fun colouring sheets that showcase the exterior and interior of the school — one of the oldest remaining schoolhouses in the area, attended for nearly 80 years by village children. Classroom | Exterior | Heritage exterior

    Contact info

    3 Halladay Street
    Elgin, Ontario

    https://eahs.ca/

    Architecture

    Year built: 1887
    Building type:Educational facility
    Architect: Fred Tabor (builder)

    Dates/hours open

    Aug 16, 10:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm

    Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.