Doors Open Waterloo Region

Our Kids' Activity Guide is designed to engage and educate youngsters, with charming illustrations of each Doors Open site created by local artist Della vanDokkumburg that are perfect for colouring. Fun puzzles and activities challenge kids to apply what they've learned. Here is our 2024 edition.

Event Guide

Check out the 2024 Doors Open Waterloo Region Event Guide for complete event information, site listings and fun tidbits to help you plan your #dayofdiscovery!

Parking and Public Transit Updates

This notice pertains to parking for the following Doors Open sites located in Waterloo Park: 1820 Log House and Waterloo Potters' Workshop at the Jacob Eby Farmhouse:

Please be aware that due to event setup for LUMEN the Young Street entrance parking will have limited spaces for Doors Open and will be closed at 3 p.m.  We encourage all attendees to plan and consider alternative parking options or public transit to access the event. 

Parking Options:

• Perimeter Lot: 25 Caroline St N, Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5 (7-minute walk)
• Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex: 101 Father David Bauer Dr, Waterloo, ON N2L 0B4 (7-minute walk)
• Seagram Parking Lot: 99 Seagram Dr, Waterloo, ON N2L 3B6 (8-minute walk)
• Central Parking Lot: 50 Central St, Waterloo, ON N2L 3A8 (8-minute walk)
• Temporary Parking Lot B: 51 Regina St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 3A4 (10-minute walk) 

Accessibility Parking:

A limited number of parking spaces for accessibility parking will be provided near the Log Cabin and Waterloo Potters Workshop.  

Public Transit Options:

We highly encourage participants to walk, bike, or use public transit. The following ION stops provide access to Waterloo Park:

• Laurier-Waterloo Park Station
• Waterloo-Public Square (Willis Way) Station 

Enjoy your visit and thank you for your understanding!

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This information pertains to visiting the Waterloo ION Maintenance Facility site:

Taking the LRT to visit the Waterloo ION Maintenance Facility during Doors Open? 

Please use the Northfield LRT station as an entry point into the site; a GRT officer will be available to guide you along the pathway from the Northfield LRT station to the site. Please note this site's last tour will be conducted at 3:30 p.m.

Thank you and enjoy your visit! 

Home Edition - Digital Doors Open Waterloo Region

The Home Edition of Digital Doors Open Waterloo Region is a series of short vignettes taking viewers through the front doors of unique and interesting homes in Waterloo Region. These private residences may be compelling for many reasons, including:

• grandiosity
• architecture
• historical/cultural significance
• unique design

These are the homes which residents of Waterloo Region pass by every day and wonder ‘what’s it like inside?’

Interested in participating in the Home Edition of Digital Doors Open Waterloo Region?

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About Doors open

Doors Open Waterloo Region is part of Doors Open Ontario, a province wide initiative of the Ontario Heritage Trust to celebrate community heritage and architecture.

Depending on the community, Doors Open events take place any time from April to October. Doors Open is free, and many participating properties either normally charge an entrance fee, or are not usually open to the public. In most cases, no tickets or advance registration is required for the event.