Doors Open Simcoe County

Register to Participate

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.

To register as a host location, please read the Participant Guide and submit the included registration form no later than June 1, 2025.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A minimum of 10 sites must be registered by March 28th in order for the event to take place. Additional locations can be added until June 1^st.
Participating sites must be of historical, architectural, natural or cultural significance.
There is no theme to this year’s province wide event.
General admission must be free, but add-ons such as tours, merchandise, or refreshments may be sold at a cost. Donation boxes are also appropriate.
Visitors should receive information about the historical, cultural, natural and/or architectural significance of your site. Information may be provided by any convenient means, nor does it have to be extravagant or expensive. Examples include flyers, brochures, interpretive signage, multimedia shows, lectures, exhibitions, informal tours or direct discussions with onsite staff or volunteers.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE