It’s that time of the year; Doors Open has arrived! Doors Open is a two-day event happening this August 15th and 16th across the Counties, in which twenty-eight sites will open their doors granting free access to visitors. You can expect to see historic buildings, museums, churches, cultural landmarks, and more. Some locations are also not regularly open to the public, meaning you get exclusive access!
For your convenience, we have organized the participating locations into five itinerary sections:
Cornwall
With thirteen stops, the Cornwall Route has the most participating sites! Once you arrive at the first stop at the Historic SDG Jail, most stops will be within walking distance. Visit some of the historic sites, studios, and churches as you stroll around town!
Sites include:
Cornwall Community Museum (The Wood House)
Cornwall Historical Walking Tour
Paroisse de la Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre
St. Columban’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Cornwall City Loop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n15n1tRVgMjJcCCB6
North Glengarry
North Glengarry hosts the beautiful Art & History Loop, featuring three historic sites. Begin your day with two walkable stops in Alexandria, then take a scenic twenty-minute drive to Dunvegan.
Sites:
North Glengarry Art & History Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4c37Qzd6rb5JfeNEA
South Glengarry
Embark on the Heritage Route in South Glengarry! Visit six stops from Williamstown, St. Andrews, and Lancaster, touring by foot and car. Learn about the storied history of Glengarry, and the many traditions it holds.
Sites:
Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame
Glengarry Nor’Westers & Loyalist Museum
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
South Glengarry Heritage Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/idEsu58ry5xryMTNA
St. Lawrence River
This Doors Open weekend, embark on the Family Route! Along the beautiful St. Lawrence River, visit seven sites on the way from Cornwall to Iroquois. On this route, enjoy interactive displays, walking trails, and fascinating heritage buildings.
Sites:
Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial Building
Judy Neville British Home Child Museum
Galop Canal Iroquois Landing Marina
St. Lawrence River Family Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mqf4E8iQjgxSdJfb7
North & South Dundas
In North & South Dundas, enjoy the Heritage Drive! This drive takes you all over the County, bringing you from the St. Lawrence River to the rolling countryside. Visit cherished heritage sites, as you learn about the history of the area.
Sites:
Galop Canal Iroquois Landing Marina
Judy Neville British Home Child Museum
Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial Building
North & South Dundas Heritage Drive: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i6VWvhddPZYY5dJq9