Doors Open Ontario 2008 kicks off on April 26 with
April and May events in Guelph, Port Hope, Brockville, and the Loyalist
Parkway (Napanee-Kingston-Belleville). Details on the events can be
found at More people than ever will have a chance to explore heritage
buildings, architectural showpieces and community landmarks across
Ontario.
Click Here for April and May Doors Open Ontario Locations
Several of the events north of Toronto in 2008 are new. Barrie, Brighton
and Cramahe Township, Fergus, Gananoque, Loyalist Parkway (Prince
Edward County and Lennox and Addington County), and Whitby have all
joined the program.
"Nearly 2.5 million visits have been made to heritage sites
during community events since Doors Open Ontario began in 2002,"
said The HonourableLincoln M. Alexander, Chairman of the Ontario Heritage
Trust. "With its broadappeal and involvement of countless organizations
and individuals across theprovince, Doors Open is an example of the
many ways to engage citizens in community conservation."
Each year, hundreds of historic buildings, natural spaces and heritage
gardens - some of which are rarely accessible to the public - open
for free as part of Doors Open Ontario. Many of the participating
sites offer special activities, such as tours, exhibitions and demonstrations.
To find out more, pick up the free Doors Open Ontario 2008 Guide -
listing each event along with a selection of participating community
sites. It is also available
by calling 1-800-ONTARIO (668-2746). For a complete list of participating
sites, visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca.
"Doors Open Ontario continues to be a popular event, attracting
more visitors every year," said Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture.
"Participating communities have an opportunity to showcase their
unique heritage and benefit from a boost to their local economy."
As always, Doors Open Ontario offers a chance to discover a variety
of historic sites and hidden treasures across the province. Some of
the interesting sites to explore this year include: the Norman Dam,
built in the 1890s, first used to control lake levels until the powerhouse
was constructed years later (Kenora); the "Mud House," built
in 1937 using the ancient pisé de terre or "rammed earth"
method (King Township);
Sponsors of Doors Open Ontario 2008 include: The Globe and Mail,
Vale Inco, the Ministry of Culture, the Ontario Tourism Marketing
Partnership Corporation and all the participating communities.
The Ontario Heritage Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario
dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario'sheritage
for present and future generations.
A list of Doors Open Ontario 2008 community events is attached.
Doors Open Ontario 2008 Community Events
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Doors Open Aurora August 16
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Doors Open Barrie (NEW) September 28
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Doors Open Belleville and District September 13-14
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Doors Open Brant September 27
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Doors Open Brighton and Cramahe Township (NEW) June 21
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Doors Open Brockville-Thousand Islands May 24
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Doors Open Carleton Place September 27
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Doors Open Chatham-Kent May 10
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Doors Open Collingwood October 4-5
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Doors Open Cornwall-Seaway Valley September 6-7
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Doors Open Fergus (NEW) June 28
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Doors Open Gananoque (NEW) October 4-5
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Doors Open Greater Sudbury July 18-19
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Doors Open Guelph April 26
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Doors Open Haldimand County September 13
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Doors Open Hamilton May 3-4
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Doors Open Hills of Headwaters August 16-17
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Doors Open Huron October 18-19
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Doors Open Huronia June 7-8
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Doors Open Kawartha Lakes September 7
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Doors Open Kenora September 12-13
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Doors Open King Township September 20
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Doors Open Kingston June 28
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Doors Open Lanark Highlands June 7
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Doors Open London September 20-21
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Doors Open Loyalist Parkway (NEW) May 31
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Doors Open Markham August 23-24
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Doors Open Meaford September 27-28
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Doors Open Mississauga-Meadowvale September 27
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Doors Open Mississippi Mills September 27
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Doors Open Muskoka June 14
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Doors Open Newmarket September 20
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Doors Open Niagara (New York and Ontario) October 18-19
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Doors Open Norfolk County (NEW) April 26-27
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Doors Open Oakville (NEW) September 27-28
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Doors Open Oil Heritage District (NEW) September 20
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Doors Open Oshawa September 20-21
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Doors Open Ottawa June 7-8
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Doors Open Owen Sound June 7-8
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Doors Open Oxford September 6-7
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Doors Open Peterborough October 4
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Doors Open Port Hope May 31
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Doors Open Port Perry-Lake Scugog October 4
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Doors Open Port Stanley-Sparta October 18
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Doors Open Shelburne June 14
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Doors Open Smiths Falls June 8
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Doors Open Stratford, North Perth and Perth County September 27
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Doors Open Thunder Bay September 13
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Doors Open Timmins September 13
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Doors Open Toronto May 24-25
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Doors Open Waterloo Region September 20
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Doors Open Whitby (NEW) September 13
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Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville June 7
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Doors Open Windsor September 28
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For further information: Catrina Colme, Marketing and Communications
Coordinator, Ontario Heritage Trust, Telephone: (416) 325-5074, E-mail:
catrina.colme@heritagetrust.on.ca
