Doors Open Canada

Doors Open Canada is a national program by Heritage Canada, based on the Doors Open Days concept. It aims to expose architecture and heritage through the exploration of hidden historical, architectural and cultural gems. Buildings that are normally closed to the public, or which charge an entrance fee, welcome visitors to look around for free.

The premiere Doors Open event in Canada, in age and repetition, is Doors Open Ontario, which has run continuously since 2000. Since 2003, Doors Open Newfoundland and Labrador has been constantly growing, with new communities added each year.

Doors Open events have been held in the following cities (first year indicated):

  • Doors Open Brampton, Ontario 2007
  • Doors Open Brandon, Manitoba 2004
  • Doors Open Brigus and Cupids, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
  • Doors Open Calgary, Alberta 2003
  • Doors Open Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
  • Doors Open Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
  • Doors Open Cornwall and Seaway Valley, Ontario 2003
  • Doors Open Grimsby, Ontario 2011
  • Doors Open Haldimand,(Ontario) 2011 - September 17th)
  • Doors Open London, Ontario 2002
  • Doors Open Ottawa, Ontario 2002
  • Doors Open Newtown, Newfoundland and Labrador 2004
  • Doors Open Paris, Ontario 2005
  • Doors Open Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
  • Doors Open Placentia 2004
  • Doors Open Richmond, British Columbia 2004
  • Doors Open Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2005
  • Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2003
  • Doors Open Toronto, Ontario, 2000
  • Doors Open Trinity Bight, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
  • Doors Open Victoria, British Columbia, 2008
  • Doors Open Waterloo Region, Ontario 2003
  • Doors Open Whitehorse, Yukon 2005
  • Doors Open Winnipeg, Manitoba 2006

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