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.

The Tipped Shipin-person Doors Open Rideau Lakes

New

  • In-person
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed
The Tipped Ship

Come and explore this landmark! Built in 1893 by John R. Dargavel as a general store and family home, this three-storey brick building boasts large display windows, original woodwork, high ceilings and charming attic dormers. Once home to hardware, fine china and a telegraph office — later to antiques — The Tipped Ship now anchors Elgin’s main corner as a one-of-a-kind emporium.

Contact info

3 Main Street
Elgin, Ontario
E-mail: doorsopen@rideaulakes.ca
https://thetippedship.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1893
Building type:CommercialHistorical housePrivate residence
Architect: John Robertson Dargavel
Architectural style:Second Empire

Dates/hours open

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

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