Doors Open Waterloo Region
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Doors Open has been a staple event in our Region since 2003. On the third Saturday in September, Waterloo Region opens its doors to curious residents and visitors alike – attendees can tour noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites in Waterloo Region, many of which are not regularly open to the public.
Doors Open Waterloo Region creates meaningful qualitative experiences, delivered through storytelling, in celebration of our diverse community culture, heritage and architecture.
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Doors Open Waterloo Region 2023
Doors Open Waterloo Region returns as an in-person event in 2023 on Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A day of discovery: tour 20 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places & heritage sites. Admission to all Doors Open sites is always free.
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Join our mailing list to receive updates and notifications about this year’s event. Mailing list members are eligible to win great, exclusive prizes throughout August and September. |
Doors Open Ontario |
For complete details about this year’s 20 participating sites, visit Doors Open Ontario. |
Site Announcement |
Doors Open Waterloo Region 2023 – Site Announcement |
Interactive Map |
Ready for DOWR 2023? We are! Visit our DOWR 2023 Interactive Map for images, site listings and more. |
Plot your path |
Plot your path for Doors Open Waterloo Region on September 16. All 20 sites are located throughout our cities and townships. Make a day of it! |
2023 Brochure/Passport |
The Doors Open Waterloo Region Brochure also doubles as a Passport to highlight the 20 participating sites in the 2023 event. |
Kids’ Activity Guide |
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. |
Digital Doors Open Waterloo Region 2020 - 2022
Digital Doors Open Waterloo Region 2020 - 2022 was an entirely virtual experience. Our 2020 and 2021 programs delivered fascinating stories via video episodes; the entire collection of episodes can be viewed at our YouTube Playlist.
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: Interested in participating in the Home Edition of Digital Doors Open Waterloo Region? |
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About Doors open |
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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. |
https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/waterloo-region
Contact Us
Doors Open Coordinators
150 Frederick Street, 8/F
Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3
TTY. 519-575-4608
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