Doors Open Simcoe County

Doors Open Ontario is a heritage and cultural tourism program coordinated in partnership between the Ontario Heritage Trust and a network of province wide community partners.

The basic premise of the event is to provide free access to sites of historical, architectural, natural and/or cultural significance, that are not normally open to the public or that are hosting something special for Doors Open. Participating sites change annually and showcase a wide range of modern and heritage buildings, including museums, places of worship, public, cultural or institutional buildings, private businesses, commercial and industrial buildings, trails and natural areas — and more.

Every year, on the second Saturday in September, Simcoe County welcomes you to discover locations of historical, architectural, natural or cultural significance. This year’s growing list of exciting locations includes free access to six museums, two historical jails, a theatre and more.

Of note will be the Oro African Episcopal Church, which is one of the oldest African log churches still standing in North America. Attendees will also be granted access to the Seven Star Masonic Lodge and Hillsdale Lockup, which are not typically open to the public. And don’t miss the opportunity for a walking tour of downtown Collingwood, a Heritage Conservation District.

For the full listing of participating locations, visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca