Communities open the doors to some of Ontario’s most intriguing and charming heritage sites between April and October 2016. Do some planning in advance to be sure you don’t miss any of the free events in the area.
Doors Open Ontario showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural centres that shape and define our communities including historical houses to modern architecture.
Pictured below is the log home known as Five Gables, built in the 1870’s on Lake Dalrymple.
The theme for 2016 is focused on our rich medical legacy. Many people do not know that Ontario can boast an amazing number of innovations in medical science, procedures and technology. Each destination has a fascinating story to tell. Featured sites include hospitals, medical schools and laboratories that showcase Ontario’s and Canada’s achievements in medicine. Learn more about ingenious innovators and remarkable discoveries while you uncover the places that made medical history.
Admission is free! And the Ontario Heritage Trust invites you to experience these treasures first-hand.
“Since it began, Doors Open Ontario has allowed millions of people to glimpse into some of our province’s most fascinating cultural sites. Not only does the program boost local economies, but it also raises awareness of and interest in heritage conservation. I encourage Ontarians and visitors to get out and discover the unique story and experience waiting behind every door.”
Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
For a full list of over 40 Doors Open events, visit the Doors Open Website at http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
Be sure to mark off September 11, 2016 on your calendar – the day that will feature Kawartha Lakes! You can take a drive back in time and experience the lives of the pioneers who settled the northwest corner of the county of Victoria.
You will see how the logging trade supported families through the first quarter of the 20th century. Gain an appreciation of how challenging farming must have been as residents had to clear rocks from the land before they could even think about farming. In fact, the area is known as “The Land Between” as it is the spot where the limestone plains and the Canadian Shield converged.
The link below highlights the locations of the Kawartha Lakes events:
The Doors Open website also has a Photo Gallery.
Remember, September 11th in the Kawartha Lakes!
Contact the Ontario Heritage Trust Telephone: 416-325-5000
Email: doorsopenontario@heritagetrust.on.ca
Website: www.heritagetrust.on.ca
Bethany Ontario 
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