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2008
Doors Open Victoria 2008
2007
Doors Open Brampton, Ontario 2007
2006
Doors Open Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
Doors Open Trinity Bight, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
Doors Open Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
Doors Open Brigus and Cupids, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
Doors Open Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
Doors Open Winnipeg 2006
2005
Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
Doors Open Brigus and Cupids, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
Doors Open Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
Doors Open Paris, Ontario 2005
Doors Open Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2005
Doors Open Whitehorse, Yukon 2005
2004
Doors Open Newton, Newfoundland and Labrador 2004
Doors Open Newfoundland and Labrador 2004
Doors Open Placentia 2004
Doors Open Brandon, Manitoba 2004
Doors Open Richmond, British Columbia 2004
2003
Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2003
Doors Open Calgary, Alberta 2003
2008
Doors Open Victoria 2008
The celebration of British Columbia’s 150th Year will be marked with a world-class weekend FESTIVAL in the Provincial Capital, capturing the true spirit and imagination of British Columbians. One of the many exciting programs is the inaugural Doors Open Victoria. During August 2-4, 2008 over 30 buildings are expected to participate in this important community building event, including the B.C. Parliament Building and the CNHS Craigflower Schoolhouse (the oldest schoolhouse in Western Canada). Please check again soon for list of buildings. For more information about the 150th celebration, visit: www.bcfestival150.ca
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2007
Doors Open Brampton, Ontario 2007
June 9 and 10, 2007
Doors Open Brampton will take place June 9-10, 2007. Keep checking the website for details and site information.
www.doorsopenbrampton.ca/
Beaux Arts
70-74 Main Street North
www.beaux-artsbrampton.com
Built: 1927
Beaux-Arts Brampton is a non-profit visual artists’ co-operative housed in one of the older buildings in downtown Brampton. In 1927 it was home to Brampton’s first chain grocery store, known as Loblaw’s Groceteria. The ground floor Gallery has beautiful pressed metal ceilings that will be partially exposed for this event.
Historic Bovaird House
563 Bovaird Drive
www.bovairdhouse.ca
Built: c. 1840
Given to the City of Brampton by its last residents, William and Mossie Bovaird, this former farmhouse is one of the last Georgian Revival style homes in Brampton. Bovaird House showcases the area’s rural heritage and includes heritage gardens and a gift shop.
Churchville Fire Hall
7752 Churchville Road
Fire and emergency services have been provided in Churchville since 1950 by volunteers. In the 1980s, firefighters found themselves fighting a fire that had spread to their own station. Current volunteers are part of the City of Brampton Fire Department, and the new station houses many historical photographs. As this is an active fire station, please do not park in restricted areas.
Ebenezer Chapel
9999 The Gore Road
Built: 1858
The chapel was built as a Primitive Methodist church in 1858. Its bricks were made on a nearby farm and volunteers constructed the building. Ebenezer Chapel has recently been restored under the management of the Ebenezer Toronto Gore Historical Foundation. Come to the official re-opening of this important historical landmark.
Fire Life/Safety Education Centre
225 Central Park Drive
www.city.brampton.on.ca/fire/education_centre.html
Built: 2002
This centre is the first of its kind in Ontario, and is modeled after a 19th century fire hall. The heart of the Centre is Stephanie’s Place, a mock home demonstrating fire and safety hazards. Stephanie’s Place was created by Canadian figure skating champion Barbara Underhill and the Stephanie Gaetz Foundation.
Grace United Church
1156 Main Street North
www.graceunitedbrampton.com
Built 1867-1889
Significance: Architectural/Historical
Grace United was built as a Wesleyan Methodist church in 1867 and was extensively renovated in 1889. Enjoy the windows, the gallery with its iron railing, and the wonderful woodwork. A new memorial stained glass window in the sanctuary has been dedicated to Dr. Bruce D. Freed, who served the community from 1946-1984. The bell, a WWII memorial, was silenced in the late 1990s as vibrations were damaging the bell tower. Extensive restoration and rehabilitation of the tower was recently undertaken in order for the bell to be rung again.
Harmsworth Decorating
24 Main Street South
Built: Late 19th Century
Significance: Historical
 
The oldest family-operated business in the downtown area, Harmsworth's has been decorating Brampton's homes since 1904. The business was founded in 1890, and five generations of Harmsworths have been involved in both the business and the community. Like many storefronts in Brampton, this one features a raised entrance and windows – designed to prevent the flood waters of the Etobicoke Creek from entering the premises. A display of historic photographs will be available.
Washrooms, Full Wheel Chair Access, Public Parking nearby,Guided Tours
Hilltop Gore Cemetery
The Gore Road, South of Queen Street East
Opened: 1832
Hilltop-Gore Pioneer Cemetery holds original, hand carved tombstones and markers displaying beautiful motifs, symbols and inscriptions. Hilltop-Gore is a vivid symbol of the early inhabitants who helped shape Brampton’s character and development. The property has significant spiritual importance as it is the 'final resting place' of several 19th century citizens of Brampton
Hindu Sabha
9225 The Gore Road
www.hindusabha.com
Built 1994
Significance:Cultural
Reflecting Brampton’s cultural diversity, this magnificent place of worship was built in 1994, and was inaugurated in June 1995. Shikharas, representing mountain peaks, were completed in 1999/2000 and are illuminated at night. The temple has approximately 32,000 sq. ft. of constructed space. The main floor is approximately 17,000 sq. ft. including a 4,000 sq. ft. altar. The purpose of the Hindu Sabha Society is to promote the study, practice and development of Sanatan (Eternal) Dharma which is the sum total of Hindu culture, philosophy and religion. Hindus enjoy the privilege of preserving one of the most ancient cultures and civilization in the world.
Note: Parking may be at a minimum during the service on Sunday from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Washrooms, Parking on Site
Masumeen Islamic Centre
7580 Kennedy Road South
www.masumeen.org
Architect: Guido Laikve
Built: 2003
Masumeen Islamic Centre is an Islamic multi-functional centre offering sermons in both English and Urdu. The structure is typical of Islamic mosques and madrasahs (schools). Arabic calligraphy tiles are featured at the entrance and prayer area. Arabic calligraphy is a primary form of art for Islamic visual expression and creativity.
The Brampton Armoury
2 Chapel Street
www.army.dnd.ca/lorne_scots
Built 1915
Significance: Historical
Of 43 such armouries in Canada, 13 are still in use and only 6 are in Ontario. The Armoury has been the training and recruitment centre for men and women who served in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. The building still serves as a drill hall for the Lorne Scots, whose military museum is adjacent to the Armoury on John Street. Since 1931 the Lorne Scots have used the personal crest, the Boar’s Head and personal tartan of the Duke of Argyll. You will find a stuffed boar’s head in the upstairs Officer’s Mess, along with many fascinating artifacts and memorabilia.
Lorne Scots Museum
48 John Street
www.army.dnd.ca/lorne_scots
Built 1912-1915
The Lorne Scots have a proud military tradition dating from the 1790s. This museum features intriguing original uniforms, medals, posters, photographs, and much more. The Regiment’s motto, “Air-Son-Ar-Duthchais”, translates to “for our heritage”.
Peel County Court House and Jail
9 Wellington Street East
www.peelheritagecomplex.org
Architect William Kauffman
Built: 1867
With Italianate details and a unique rooftop cupola, the courtroom was used for over 100 years. Petty thieves and infamous criminals spent time in the jail and three hangings took place between 1910 and 1946. The Peel Heritage Complex is now behind the imposing limestone walls and barred windows.
Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Centre
99 Glidden Road
Opened: 1995
Volunteers are the driving force behind the continuing renovations that, since 1995, have transformed this former industrial unit into a typical Gurdwara (temple), such as those seen across India. Inside you can see the ornate palki, a raised, canopied platform holding the holy book Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world.
Saint Elias Ukrainian Church
10193 Heritage Road
www.saintelias.com
Architect: Robert Greenberg
Built: 1994-1995
Modelled after a church in Drohobyc, this is one of only a few five-dome churches outside Europe. The church is illuminated only with daylight and candlelight, which reflect off the gold tones of the hand-painted icons.
St. Paul's United Church
30 Main Street South
www.stpauls.brampton.on.ca
Architect Mallory & Sons
Significance: Architectural/Historical
 
Brampton’s earliest residents worshipped in the home of John Elliot, a recent immigrant to the then-wilderness of Chinguacousy Township. As the community grew and prospered, Elliot and his friend William Lawson worked towards establishing a permanent place of worship. The corner stone of this Primitive Methodist church was laid in 1885 and work continued into 1886. The striking Credit Valley Brownstone on the exterior was quarried in Caledon and shipped to Brampton by rail.
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2006
Doors Open Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
September 23, 2006
The first Doors Open Corner Brook will take place Saturday, September 23rd. Keep checking the website for details and site information.
www.doorsopendays.com/communities.asp?id=22
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Doors Open Trinity Bight, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
September 23 and 24, 2006
The first Doors Open Trinity Bight will take place September 23rd and 24th, 2006. Keep checking the website for updates and more details.
www.doorsopendays.com/communities.asp?id=21
- New Bonaventure - Loyal Orange Lodge
- Port Rexton - Port Rexton Fire Hall
- Port Rexton - Skerwink House
- Trinity - Campbell House
- Trinity - Coleman/ Jenkins Commercial Establishment & Grants Stage
- Trinity - Green Family Forge
- Trinity - Hiscock House
- Trinity - Interpretation Centre
- Trinity - Lester- Garland House
- Trinity - Lester- Garland Premises/ Ryan's Shop
- Trinity - Mortuary Chapel
- Trinity - Parish Hall
- Trinity - Rising Tide Theatre
- Trinity - Roman Catholic Church
- Trinity - St. Paul's Anglican Church
- Trinity - Trinity Museum
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Doors Open Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
September 17, 2006
The first annual Doors Open Conception Bay South, will take place Sunday September 17, 2006 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The event is organized by the Town of Conception Bay South. For information on the event please contact (709) 834-7855. Keep checking the website for more updates!
www.doorsopendays.com/communities.asp?id=23
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Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
September 9 and 10, 2006
This year Doors Open, St. John's will take place the weekend of September 9th and 10th, 2006 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For information please call Sarah Cahill at (709) 739-6592. Here are the sites for Doors Open, St. John's 2006. Keep checking the website for more information and site events!
www.doorsopendays.com/communities.asp?id=1
- A Bonne Esperance House Heritage Inn
- Alexis Templeton Building
- Al-Noor Mosque
- Anna Templeton Centre for Craft, Art & Design
- Apothecary Hall- James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
- Atlantic Ocean Dinner Cruises
- Blackhead One Room School and Church
- Cathy Driedzic Studio
- Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site
- Crow's Nest Officer's Club
- Devon House, Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
- George Street United Church
- Hindu Temple
- Hometel
- Lakecrest- St. John's Independent School
- Leona Ottenheimer Art Studio
- M.O. Morgan School of Music, MUN
- Masonic Temple
- MUN Botanical Garden
- Murray Premises
- Newman Wine Vaults Provincial Historic Site
- NFLD Sikh Society Gurdwara and Cultural Centre
- Railway Coastal Museum
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum
- St. Patrick's Church
- St. Thomas' Church
- The Fluvarium
- The Rooms
- Winterholme Heritage Inn
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Doors Open Brigus/Cupids, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
August 26, 2006
This year Doors Open, Brigus/ Cupids will take place Saturday, August 26, 2006 from 10:00am- 4:00pm. Keep checking the website for more information!
www.doorsopendays.com/communities.asp?id=20
- Brigus - Pinkston Forge
- Brigus - St. Patrick's Church
- Brigus - Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site of Canada
- Brigus - St George's Heritage Church
- Cupids - Prince of Wales Loyal Orange Lodge #26
- Cupids - Cupers Cove Plantation Archaeological Site
- Cupids - Cupids Museum
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Doors Open Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006
August 19, 2006
Be sure to start your visit to Doors Open Placentia at the O'Reilly House Museum, and pick up your site information there to begin your tour. This year Doors Open, Placentia will take place Saturday, August 19, 2006 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This event is organized by the Placentia Area Historical Society. For more information please contact (709) 227-5568. Keep checking the website for updates!
www.doorsopendays.com/communities.asp?id=2
- Belles, Placentia
- Canadian Coast Guard, Argentia
- Castle Hill National Historic Site
- Fleur de Sol (O'Keefe House)
- Fort Louis Archaeological Site
- Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
- O'Reilly House Museum
- Rosedale Manor
- Sacred Heart Church, Placentia
- Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge
- St. Luke's Church
- The Alexandra Inn, Southeast
- Wakeham Saw Mill
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Doors Open Winnipeg 2006
May 13 and 14, 2006
Join us for the third annual Doors Open Winnipeg. From the old to the new, discover the extraordinary architecture and untold stories of Winnipeg in over 35 buildings in downtown and St. Boniface.
The participating buildings include:
- Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg / Former CPR Station (1905-1905)
- Artspace / Gault Building (1900-1903)
- Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet Building (1988)
- Cinematheque
- Circle of Life Thunderbird House (1999)
- City Hall - Council Building (1964)
- City of Winnipeg Archives (1903-1905)
- Cornish Library (1914-1915)
- Dalnavert Visitors' Centre (2005)
- Grain Exchange Building (1906-1908)
- Granite Curling Club (1912)
- Holy Trinity Church (1883-1884)
- J.W. Harris House (1902)
- St. Boniface Fire Hall (1908)
- Law Courts (1916)
- St. Boniface City Hall
- Gabrielle-Roy House (1905)
- Manitoba Archives Building / Former Winnipeg Auditorium (1931-1932)
- Manitoba Legislative Building (1913-1919)
- Mariaggi's Theme Suite Hotel (1901-1903)
- Mayberry Fine Art Gallery / Lake of the Woods Building (1901)
- Millennium Centre (1910)
- MTS Centre (2004)
- Plug-In Gallery / Maltese Cross Building (1909)
- Ralph Connor House (1914)
- Ramada Marlborough Hotel (1913)
- Red River College Princess Street Campus (2001-2004)
- River Gate Inn (1919)
- St. Boniface College (1911)
- St. Boniface Museum / Grey Nuns Convent (1845-1851)
- Ted Motyka Dance Studios / Royal Bank of Canada (1909)
- TelPay Building (1909)
- The Cathedral Church of St. John (1926)
- The Edge (1901)
- The Empire Cabaret (1903)
- The St. Boniface Cathedral Basilica (1908 and 1968)
- Vaughan Street Jail (1881)
- Wesley Hall (1895)
- Winnipeg Railway Museum (1911)
Don't miss these additional Doors Open Events:
The Exchange District - The Greatest Film Set of All walking tour
Strike! - The Mini Movie Musical at Old Market Square
Beaver Tails and River Tails at the Forks
Vaughan Street Jail Police Museum Exhibit
For more information, visit http://www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca/
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2005
Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
September 10 and 11, 2005
Don’t Miss Doors Open St. John’s!
The weekend of September 10 and 11 marks the third annual Doors Open St. John’s! This year, Doors Open St. John’s has taken a modern approach, promising 50% of participating buildings will have been constructed since 1945. Doors Open St. John’s Guide Maps will be available in September at the Newman Wine Vaults, 436 Water Street.
Be sure to check out the new Doors Open St. John’s participants, such as the Johnson GEO CENTRE, St. Bonaventure's College, Littledale, and The Rooms!
For more information, call (709) 227-5568 or visit www.doorsopendays.com
The participating buildings include:
- Al-Noor Mosque (1900)
- Anna Templeton Centre for Craft, Art & Design (1849)
- Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (1855)
- Beth-El Synagogue
- Centre scolaire et communautaire des Grands-Vents
- Church of St. Michael & All Angels (1956)
- Cochrane Street United Church (1915-1916)
- Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site (1818)
- Crow's Nest Officer's Club
- Hindu Temple (1995)
- Hometel on Signal Hill
- Johnson GEO CENTRE
- Law Society Offices and Library of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Memorial University (MUN) Botanical Garden (1977)
- Memorial University (MUN) Queen Elizabeth II Library (1982)
- Newman Wine Vaults Provincial Historic Site (1880)
- O'Connor Building, Littledale
- Offshore Safety and Survival Centre, Marine Institute Marine Base
- St. Bonaventure's College (Mullock Hall)
- St. John's City Hall (1970)
- St. John's Court House National Historic Site of Canada (1901)
- St. John's Native Friendship Centre
- The Rooms
- Victoria Park
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Doors Open Brigus and Cupids, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
September 3, 2005
On September 3rd, 2005, the towns of Brigus and Cupids will be hosting the very first Doors Open event for Conception Bay! Come and explore these two historic towns and see inside some of their most fascinating buildings for free!
- Brigus - Brigus Fire Hall
- Brigus - Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site of Canada (1830)
- Brigus - Landfall (Kent Cottage) (1786)
- Brigus - Pinkston Forge (1924)
- Brigus - Public Library
- Brigus - Royal Standard Loyal Orange Lodge #65
- Brigus - St. George's Heritage Church (1876-1877)
- Brigus - The John N. Leamon Museum - Ye Olde Stone Barn (1825)
- Brigus - United Church (1875)
- Cupids - Cupers Cove Plantation Archaeological Site
- Cupids - Prince of Wales Loyal Orange Lodge #26 (1906)
- Cupids - The Cupids Museum (1953)
- Cupids - United Church (1875)
- Cupids - Volunteer Fire Department & Cupids Community Centre
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Doors Open Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador 2005
August 21, 2005
Be sure to start your visit to Doors Open Placentia at the O`Reilly House Museum, and pick up your site information there to begin your tour. Doors Open Placentia is organized by the Placentia Area Historical Society. For more information, call (709) 227-5568 or visit www.doorsopendays.com
Visit over 20 historic buildings, including:
- Anglo American Telegraph Office (1873)
- Belle's Restaurant (1880s)
- Canadian Coast Guard, Argentia
- Castle Hill National Historic Site
- Fleur de Sel (O'Keefe House) (1880s)
- O'Reilly House Museum (1902)
- Placentia Boat House / Chaloupe Construction Site (1971)
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (1888-1893)
- Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge (1961)
- St. Luke's Church (1908)
- Stellar Woodworks, Argentia (1965)
- Wakeham Sawmill (1912)
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Doors Open Paris, Ontario 2005
August 12 to 21, 2005
Doors Open Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2005
May 29, 2005 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Visit over 20 historic buildings, including:
Broadway Area:
- The Marr Residence (1884-85) 326 11th Street East
- Nutana Collegiate (1909) 411 11th Street East
- Broadway Theatre (1946) 715 Broadway Avenue
- Grace-Westminster United Church (1928) 505 10th Street East
- Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture (1929-30) 619 Main Street East
Downtown:
- The Bessborough Hotel (1930) 601 Spadina Crescent East
- The Avenue Building (1912 and 1928) 220 3rd Avenue South
- The Senator Hotel (1908) 224 21st Street East
- St. John's Anglican Cathedral (1913) 816 Spadina Crescent East
- Saskatoon Club (1912) 417 21st Street East
- Knox United Church (1912) 838 Spadina Crescent East
- Queen's Bench Court House (1958) 520 Spadina Crescent East
- CTV (1919) 216 1st Avenue North
Riversdale:
- The Little Chief Service Station (1929) 334 20th Street West
- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (1930) 211 Avenue O South
- Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (1952)
919 20th Street West
- White Buffalo Youth Lodge (1954 and 2001) 602 20th Street West
- The Rock Church (1932) 228 Avenue G South
University Campus:
- Rugby Chapel (1911) 1337 College Drive
- Little Stone School House (1887) East of St. Andrew's College
- The Faculty Club (1911-12) 101 Administration Place
- Diefenbaker Canada Centre (1980) 101 Diefenbaker Place
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Doors Open Whitehorse, Yukon 2005
February 25, 2005
Visit over 13 historic buildings, including:
- Taylor House, 412 Main St.
- TC Richards House, 302 Steele Street
- Captain Martin House, 305 Wood Street
- Theed House on the waterfront, First and Lambert Streets
- Donnenworth House, 3126 Third Avenue
- White Pass Depot, First and Main
- Train Shelter (The Roundhouse), First and Wood Streets
- The Log Skyscrapers, 210 Lambert Street
- Cyr House, 5128 Wood Street
- Mulholland House, 704 Wood Street
- The MacBride Museum, First and Wood Street
- The Firehall First, between Main and Elliott
- Pioneer Hotel #1, Shipyards Park
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2004
Doors Open Newton, Newfoundland and Labrador
September 25 and 26, 2004
The Barbour Living Heritage Village, Newtown, will host its first Doors Open event to celebrate the culture, history and heritage of the area. From September 25 to 26, the site will open its doors to the public free of charge, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the voyage of the Neptune II. Visit over 6 historic buildings, including:
- Alepheaus Barbour House
- Benjamin Barbour House
- Methodist Schoolhouse
- Sealing Interpretation Centre
- Fisherman's Stage
The event will also feature guided tours and lively entertainment.
For more information visit the Doors Open Newfoundland and Labrador web site at www.doorsopendays.com or call Barbour Living Heritage Village at (709) 536-3220.
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Doors Open Newfoundland and Labrador
Doors Open Placentia, August 22, 2004
Doors Open St. John's, September 11 and 12, 2004
In August and September, some of Newfoundland and Labrador's most historic and culturally significant buildings will throw open their doors and invite visitors to explore their interior FREE of charge.
Doors Open Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased that Placentia will be hosting Doors Open in its community, for the first year ever! Doors Open Placentia will take place amongst a myriad of festivities in the town celebrating 500 years of French presence in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Doors Open St. John's 2004 will feature a mixture of modern and heritage architecture, and many sites will be grouped together for easy access. Now in its second year, Doors Open St. John's guarantees to attract even more than the 20,000 visitors who enjoyed the event in 2003.
For photos of last year sites in St. John's, visit www.doorsopendays.com
For more information, please contact Amanda Ross, Event Coordinator at (709)739-1892 or
1-888-739-1892, or via E-mail at doorsopen@historictrust.com.
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Doors Open Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador
August 22, 2004
(10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
HAVEN’T YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE INSIDE?
The Placentia Area Historical Society and its partners invite you to Doors Open Placentia! Starting at 10 a.m. on August 22 stop by O'Reilly House Museum at 48 Orcan Drive to register for prize giveaways and receive your Doors Open Placentia site maps. Then visit for FREE:
- Castle Hill National Historic Site
- Dixon Inn Bed & Breakfast
- Belle's Restaurant
- Holy Rosary Church
- Leonard J. Miller Cultural Heritage Centre
- St. Luke's Church
- Placentia Boat House / Chaloupe Construction Site
- Placentia Courthouse
- Placentia RCMP Detachment
- Sacred Heart Church
- St. Martin's Church
For more information call O'Reilly House Museum at (709) 227-5568, or visit www.doorsopendays/com/placentia.asp
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Doors Open Brandon, Manitoba
July 24 and 25, 2004
The first ever Doors Open Brandon will be held on Saturday & Sunday, July 24 and 25, 2004 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. On these two days, owners or operators of 25 examples of Brandon's rich variety of architecture - large and small, old and new, civic, residential, educational and commercial - will open their doors to visitors, free of charge. It's an opportunity to explore buildings many of which, or parts of which, are not usually open to the public.
Ten of the buildings featured in the Doors Open Brandon event include:
St. Augustine of Canterbury Church (1902) - Saturday Only
327 4th Street
Prominent Brandon architect W.H. Shillinglaw drafted the original architectural drawings for St. Augustine's church and monastery. Shillinglaw's original plans were changed by St. Boniface architect J. Cusson, who developed the design of the front elevation of the church. The building was described as "13th Century Gothic with the historic memories of departed centuries. The building is of a handsome brick, has exquisite proportion and will be surmounted by a steeple 40 metres in height. The main body of the church is 15.8 m by 25.9 m, inside measurements and will seat nearly 400 people. The walls meet in a graceful arch 15.8 metres overhead, and in a gallery directly over the entrance will be the choir."
Central Fire Station #1 (1911)
637 Princess Avenue
The Central Fire Station was designed by architect, W. A. Elliott and built buy local contractor, A. E. Bullock, for under $40,000. The architecture of the Central Fire Station combines Chateauesque style with an Italianate tower. Red brick, a steeply pitched roof with protruding dormers, and wrought iron balconies beneath the brackets of the bell tower make this an impressive structure. The main portion of the 2 1/2-storey brick and concrete structure was built of semi fire-proof construction with 33 cm thick walls set on heavy concrete floors with a basement below. The Italianate tower contained a large fire bell, known as "Coronation Bell" named in honour of the coronation of King George. The bell weighs 1 995kg, has base of 1,58 metres, and was removed in 1971 to reduce the stress on the tower.
The Brandon Club (1904)
158 11th Street
The Brandon Club was formed in 1896 with an initial membership of twenty men. The general objective of the Brandon Club was to provide a social organization devoid of political and religious concerns, for the prominent and influential men of the City of Brandon. W. R. Marshall and R. W. Willoughby, both of Brandon, were selected as architect and contractor, for construction of the Brandon Club's building. The final cost to the Club for completion of the structure was $13,000. Prior to renovation in 1973, the Brandon Club had a 2 1/2-storey brick structure with a basement. The exterior was finished with white brick faced with stone. The building had a veranda on the first storey and a balcony on the second storey running the full length of the 12.8 metres long structure.
Former Shillinglaw Residence (1882)
302 Russell Street
This structure was built by James Shillinglaw and his son Walter at a cost of $3,500. During 1906, Walter added a north wing to the house which included a large exterior chimney, a main floor library and second floor sitting room. This house was made in the prevalent Italianate style, with a low-pitched roof, triangular window caps, bay windows, and a small two storey porch in the "ell" formed by the joining of the front parlour wing to the main body of the house. The structure is of wood frame construction and was the first home in the City of Brandon to use a stone foundation. It is one of the oldest surviving structures among the early houses of Brandon. Stained glass windows, oak woodwork, stairs, and door casings are just a few of the interior elements still intact inside the building.
Display Building II (1913) - Exterior only
Keystone Grounds
Established in 1882, Brandon soon became one of the foremost agricultural exhibition centres in Western Canada. In 1913, the city was the site of the Dominion Fair. Display Building Number II was constructed in that year to promote agricultural and manufacturing innovations from across Canada. The structure is a rare surviving example of agricultural buildings constructed in Manitoba. It was designed by Walter H. Shillinglaw and David Marshall, two prominent Brandon architects. This building has been used continuously for exhibition purposes for The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. In scale and composition the building is typical of the Beaux-Arts Classicism style of architecture popular for monumental buildings around the turn of the century.
Former Brandon Court House (1883)
525 Victoria Avenue East
The Brandon Court House and Gaol was designed by C. Osborn Wickenden, architect of the Winnipeg and Neepawa court buildings. The skill of the architect and craftsmen is evident in the fine architectural detailing and intricate brickwork. Officially opened in March 1884, this Italianate-inspired structure is the oldest remaining court house on the Prairies. Completion of this structure ushered in an early stage of substantial government building construction in Manitoba. When the new Brandon Court House opened on Princess Avenue in 19l0, this structure was remodelled for gaol facilities. It served as a detention centre in 1979. The gaol was demolished in 1985.
Former Brandon Normal School (1912)
1129 Queens Avenue
Designed by Victor Horwood, then Provincial Architect, the school was devoted to teacher training in Manitoba. The classically-styled building was one of four Normal Schools built in Manitoba: St. Boniface, Manitou, and Winnipeg. Benjamin J. Hales was the first principal of the school. He retired in 1938, with an established reputation as an educator, author and naturalist. He founded the B.J. Hales Museum of Natural History which became permanently established at Brandon University in 1965. The school was a centre for rural teaching instruction until 1943 when the building was occupied by the Department of National Defence during World War II. The building was turned over to the Manitoba Department of Agriculture in 1946 for its south-western operations. It became the Agricultural Extension Centre in 1959.
St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church (1941)
927 Assiniboine Avenue
The present St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church was built in 1941 due to the large influx of Ukrainian families who started to settle in Brandon. The church was built almost wholly by volunteers. Renowned artist Leo Mol was commissioned to paint the unique murals on the ceiling of the Church and completed them in 1949. Over the next 50 years, the interior and exterior of the structure underwent many repairs and upgrades. Between 1997 and 1999, the Church received a major exterior and interior facelift. During this time a new foyer, crying room, and confessional were added.
Former Nurses Residence at Brandon Mental Health Centre (1921-1923)
1st Street North
The Nurses' Residence at the Brandon Mental Health Centre was constructed in 1921-23 to the designs of architects Jordan and Over. While the other major buildings at the site are huge, grand and formal, the Nurses' Residence is informal and welcoming. Its angled entrance wings, balconies and delightful portico, and its carefully appointed interior, with decorative stonework, mosaic tiling, decorative plaster mouldings, fine woodwork, and mural paintings combined to make the building an exceptional piece of design. Due to the exceptional architectural qualities the building easily could be taken as a period resort hotel rather than a dormitory residence.
Brandon Court House (1908)
1104 Princess Avenue
Construction of the current Brandon Court House began in August of 1908 to the designs of the Provincial Architect, Samuel Hooper. The exterior entrance portico is a palatial composition of Neo-classical elements including Ionic columns that support a carved pediment. The building is crowned by an architectural feature much favoured by Hooper - the cupola. Appropriate to the building's dignified position, the interior has touches of grandeur: a marble central staircase; a handsome library and reading room; and the impressive main courtroom, with its Corinthian pilasters and decorative frieze.
The other buildings include:
Daly House (1882) -Saturday only
122 18th Street
Former Zink's Food Store (1932)
361 1st Street
LaPlont Block (1886) - Exterior only
924 Rosser Avenue
Burchill & Howey Block (1906)
908 Rosser Avenue
Sifton Residence (1883) - Exterior only
113 Princess Avenue East
Gingerbread style home (1893)
228 15th Street
Victorian Cottage style home (1907) - Exterior only
241 16th Street
First Presbyterian Church (1928)
339 12th Street
Willeta Place (1894) - Saturday only
706 Lorne Avenue
YWCA Meredith Place (1917)
148 11th Street
Fleming School (1914)
2320 Louise Avenue
CP Station (1911) - Saturday only
1001 Pacific Avenue
Original Building and Clark Hall (1901-1906)
270 18th Street
First Christian Reformed Church
1509 Victoria Avenue
The Brandon Armouries (1907) - Exterior only
1116 Victoria Avenue
Doors Open Brandon Sponsors
Brandon Municipal Heritage Committee
Communities in Bloom
Doors Open Canada
Homelife-Home Professional Realty
For more information, contact Heather Ewasiuk at (204) 729-2280 or at heritage@brandon.ca
Doors Open Brandon Web site
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Doors Open Richmond, British Columbia
February 21 and 22, 2004
For the first time ever, Doors Open will take place at Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site, in Richmond, British Columbia on February 21 and 22, 2004. Britannia will open six of the city's most outstanding historic buildings to the public free of charge between 1 p.m.and 2 p.m. on both days and invite visitors to look inside and in some cases tour their interiors. It is your chance to see inside buildings not normally open to the public and to learn about their history and architecture.
Doors Open Britannia is a City of Richmond initiative, created to celebrate the stories and designs of our culturally important buildings and to promote civic pride. At Britannia, the range of buildings which will be on view represent a glimpse into Richmond's maritime heritage. Some of the buildings date from the 1960's, but many date from the late 19th century and are at various stages of restoration. Among the buildings featured are the Phoenix Seine Net Loft, Britannia Shipyard and Cannery Complex, the Chinese bunkhouse, the Cannery Office, the Japanese Duplex and the Murchison House and Office. More information on the buildings can be found at: http://www.city.richmond.bc.ca/planning/heritage/brittania_locations.htm
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2003
Doors Open St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2003
September 6 and 7, 2003
Ever wanted to explore the hallowed halls of Presentation Convent, read the graffiti in a World War II military officer's club, or peek inside one of St. John's grandest homes?
On September 6 and 7, fifteen of St. John's most historic and culturally significant buildings will throw open their doors and invite visitors to explore their interior FREE of charge.
The Doors Open St. John's sites
- Crow's Nest Officers Club
- Beth El Synagogue
- Masonic Temple
- Winterholme Heritage Inn
- St. Andrew's Church
- Basilica Cathedral, Crypt and Museum
- St. John's City Council Chambers
- Quidi Vidi Brewing Company
- Presentation Convent
- Newman Wine Vaults
- Mosque/Islamic Centre
- Hindu Temple
- Mile One (and Leafs' Dressing Room)
- Commissariat House
- Central Fire Station
For photos of the buildings, visit www.doorsopendays.com
Event maps will be available at the Newman Wine Vaults (436 Water Street), and at www.doorsopendays.com
A full program guide will be published in the Telegram on August 30.
Doors Open St. John's Sponsors
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Comprehensive Economic Development Agreement
Newfoundland Historic Trust
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
City of St. John's
CBC
The Telegram
Signs Now
Doors Open Canada
For more information, please contact Willow Jackson, Event Coordinator at
(709) 576-DOOR (3667) or at doorsopen@historictrust.com
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Doors Open Calgary, Alberta 2003
July 26 and 27, 2003
The first ever Doors Open Calgary will be held on Saturday & Sunday, July 26 and 27, 2003. On these two days, owners or operators of 26 examples of Calgary's rich variety of architecture - large and small, old and new, industrial, civic, sports, residential, educational, commercial and more - will open their doors to Calgarians and visitors, free of charge. It's an opportunity to explore buildings many of which, or parts of which, are not usually open to the public.
Key to symbols:
Sat/Sun - Days Open
D - Disabled Access
W - Washrooms Available
[RHR] - Registered Historic Resource - Alberta designation
[PHR] - Provincial Historic Resource - Alberta designation (highest level)
[MHR] - Municipal Historic Resource - City of Calgary designation
[NHS] - National Historic Site - Government of Canada designation
Ten of the buildings featured in the Doors Open Calgary event include:
Barron Building (Mobil Building) (1949-51)
610 - 8th Avenue SW
Built on speculation to provide office space to oil companies following the discovery of oil at Leduc in 1947, the Barron Building played a significant role in establishing Calgary as the provincial capital of the oil industry. The building was unique in Calgary for its Moderne and Art Deco influences (stepped back form and moulded aluminum decoration, combined with horizontal strip windows in the International style), and for its mixed-used approach incorporating retail space, a movie theatre and a penthouse with rooftop garden.
Sat/Sun; W
Calgary City Hall (1907-1911)
700 Macleod Trail S
Designed by W. Dodd, this monumental Richardson Romanesque building caused a public scandal for its construction cost overruns, paid off by a special tax. It replaced a modest wooden town hall on the same site. An administration building addition and interior renovation were completed in 1962, exterior restoration in the 1980s (following the completion of the new civic complex), and an interior renovation in 1997. The building now houses offices of the Mayor, Aldermen, and City Clerk.[NHS, PHR, MHR]
Sat/Sun; D
Canada Olympic Park - The Ice House (2001)
145 Canada Olympic Road SW (at Canada Olympic Park)
The Ice House is unique in the world - providing year-round training on ice for athletes in the sleding sports (including luge and bobsled). Built at a cost of $4.1million, it now extends winter sport throughout the year and provides an exciting experience for newcomers to these activities as well as the finest training for Olympic athletes. Entry to the building is free, but rides are available for a fee.
Sat/Sun; D; W
Central Fire Station/Budget Rent A Car (Firehall #1) (1911)
140 - 6th Avenue SE
This classical building, with 50-foot masonry hose and bell tower, also once included swinging wooden doors at its five arched bays, each with etched glass windows. By 1911, Calgary had a full-time, paid force of firemen who lived at the hall. One of them painted landscapes murals in the basement, which are still intact. The western portion of the second floor was added in 1920 to provide a gymnasium, kitchen, and lounge. Closed as obsolete in 1973, the building was leased in 1989 to Budget, which has undertaken extensive renovations. [RHR]
Sat/Sun; D-partial; W
Grain Exchange Building (Hull Block) (1909-1910)
815 - 1st Street SW
As one of the tallest buildings in Alberta when it was erected, and the first in Calgary to use reinforced concrete construction and include a passenger elevator, this structure was hailed as a modern skyscraper. Yet it also harkens back to earlier architecture with its rusticated sandstone facade in a classical style, including pillars, columns, and heavy cornice and balustrade. A highlight is the elaborate entrance with carved arch, oak doors, with many panes of bevelled glass. Its first tenants, the newly formed Calgary Grain Exchange along with 21 grain companies, established the building as the service centre for the Alberta grain industry. Since 1919, when the Calgary Grain Exchange moved to larger quarters, the building has provided office space for diverse businesses, organizations and professionals. A special treat will be provided for early visitors.
Sat/Sun; D-partial; W
Haultain School/Parks Foundation, Calgary (South Ward School) (1893-1894)
225 - 13th Avenue SW
The city's oldest remaining school building, this was Calgary's first sandstone school and though small, it was the only one built in the full Richardson Romanesque style. For a time, it served alongside an adjacent three-storey school opened in 1907, but destroyed by fire in 1964. The original wood-frame entrance was replaced by an expanded stone entryway in 1922. Closed as a school in 1962, it has since housed several nonprofit organizations. The Parks Foundation, Calgary, completed an extensive interior renovation in 2002. An exhibit of landscape paintings is on display.[RHR]
Sat/Sun; D-partial; W
Independent Machinery Ltd. (Bates Electric & Welding) (1919)
1449 - 17th Avenue SE
This was one of Calgary's first electric welding shops, purpose-built to accommodate new welding techniques as well as a boiler works and heavy machinery repair. It also originally contained a blacksmith/forge area. The utilitarian industrial building has pressed tin and rolled roofing material applied as siding. The roof was originally pressed tin as well. The shop was built near the East Calgary industries it served and the rail lines. It abutted a working class neighbourhood, typical of the mixed quality of such inner city neighbourhoods. A new welding shop was added to the building in 1950, restructured from an old air force station bought from an army surplus dealer. The business had expanded its manufacturing and heavy machinery work under new owners in the 1940s, and the name was changed to reflect this in 1953. Explanation of the old tools, roll sets and equipment will also be provided.
Sat/Sun; D-partial; W
Pengrowth Saddledome (Olympic Saddledome)
(1983; renovations 1995)
Free parking in Calgary Flames lot A, or the Saddledome Parkade, accessible from 5th Street & 14th Avenue SE
The Saddledome is a distinctive addition to Calgary's skyline. Designed by Graham Edmunds, the roof is an inverted hyperbolic paraboloid, constructed of lightweight pre-cast concrete panels suspended by a cable network grouted and post-tensioned to form a monolithic structure covering 12,000 m². The system results in a 122 m. clear span roof only 60 cm deep. The roof is a powerful and expressive form that provides an optimal balance of seats to the sides and ends of the ice surface within a compact building envelope. Tours will take approximately one hour, and will include walking and many stairs, as well as a visit to the press box suspended over the ice surface. They will begin at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., at 12:00 noon, and at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Meet at the Air Canada Club Lobby near the Main Ticket Office.
Sat/Sun; D-tours are not accessible; W
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Cultural Centre (1986)
404 Meredith Road NE
When St. Vladimir's congregation, formed in 1928, decided to replace its modest 1938 building with this one, it sought out craftsmen willing to use traditional methods to create its five copper domes (made up of thousands of diamond-shape pieces), stained glass windows, and other architectural details. The interior is dominated by the iconostasis, a decoratively carved screen with painted panels-all hand done-that separates the sanctuary from the rest of the church (representing the separation of the heavenly and the earthly). The building contains a museum. Various parts of the complex may be unavailable at certain times due to other commitments.
Sat/Sun; D-partial; W
Twin Gables Historic House (c. 1910)
611 - 25th Avenue SW
Twin Gables is one of the few houses in its neighbourhood to be distinguished with its own name. Originally a family residence for a prominent Calgary barrister, it now serves as a bed-and-breakfast. The Craftsman style house, with typical low-pitched overhanging roof and visible brackets and rafters, features an eclectic mix of building materials, including yellow and brown brick, wood shingles, and stucco with imitation half-timbering. Most of the interior details are original, including the dining room wallpaper.[RHR]
Sat/Sun
Doors Open Calgary Partners and Sponsors
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation
Calgary Herald
Calgary Heritage Authority
Chinook Country Historical Society
Heritage Canada Foundation
Heritage Community Foundation
Instant Signs
Lougheed House Conservation Society
Simpson Roberts Architecture
Southern Alberta Pioneers & Their Descendants
For more information:
Call:(403) 244-6333
Or visit:
www.doorsopenalberta.com
www.lougheedhouse.com/doorsopencalgary
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