TORONTO, May 24, 2017 /CNW/ - The Ontario Heritage Trust celebrated Doors Open Ontario 2017 on May 17 with a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of Toronto's most fascinating Doors Open Ontario sites. This exclusive preview included stops at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, the Don Jail and backstage access to the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. All three sites are part of Doors Open Toronto on May 27 and 28.
Representatives from 17 Doors Open Ontario events from across the province also attended to promote events happening throughout Ontario from May to October. This season, Doors Open Ontario commemorates the 150th anniversary of Confederation with themed activities, tours, exhibitions and demonstrations – all free of charge! Over 1,000 sites, from local breweries to natural landscapes, century-old cabins and modern marvels of engineering, have joined the program, offering visitors the chance to experience Ontario's unique history during this historic milestone. For detailed event information and interactive tools to help you plan your Doors Open Ontario experience, visit doorsopenontario.on.ca.
Doors Open Ontario – recognized as one of the 2017 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario – is a program of the Ontario Heritage Trust, with funding support provided by the Ontario150 program.
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"The Ontario Heritage Trust's Doors Open Ontario enables visitors and residents alike to explore our vibrant and diverse heritage. Whether old or new, each site offers a glimpse into our shared history as Ontarians – discover these fascinating sites and the stories they tell, and join us as we explore our history, identity and cultural heritage."
– Beth Hanna, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Heritage Trust
"Ontario's 150th anniversary is an opportunity to come together and celebrate the incredible province we live in. Doors Open Ontario highlights our rich history through our province's most fascinating cultural sites. I encourage all Ontarians and visitors to join the festivities and explore Ontario's heritage during this exciting year."
− Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Quick Facts
- Doors Open Ontario 2017 features over 1,000 sites participating in 45 events across the province.
- 93% of the provincial population live in a community that has hosted a Doors Open Ontario event.
- Since its inception, Doors Open Ontario has attracted 6.7 million visitors who have participated in 669 events.
- Visitors to Doors Open Ontario contribute to local economies by spending over $5 million in participating communities each year.
- Representatives from the following communities attended the May 17 event:
- Bruce County
- Clarington
- Erin
- Gravenhurst
- London
- Markham
- Mississauga
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Northumberland County
- Orillia and Area
- Oshawa
- Quinte West
- Toronto
- St. Catharines
- St. Marys
- Timmins
- Waterloo Region
Doors Open Ontario 2017 alphabetical list of events
| Aurora |
August 19 |
| Belleville and District |
September 16 |
| Bradford West Gwillimbury |
June 17 |
| Brampton |
September 30 |
| Brockville and the Thousand Islands |
May 27-28 |
| Bruce County |
June 10-11 |
| Burlington |
September 30 |
| Carleton Place |
September 16-17 |
| Clarington |
June 10 |
| Cornwall |
August 19-20 |
| East Elgin |
September 16 |
| Erin |
June 10 |
| Fergus-Elora |
June 17 |
| Gravenhurst |
June 24 |
| Grimsby |
September 23 |
| Guelph |
April 22 |
| Halton Region |
September 30 - October 1 |
| Hamilton |
May 6-7 |
| Kawartha Lakes |
September 9-10 |
| King Township |
September 23 |
| Kingston |
June 17 |
| London |
September 16-17 |
| Markham |
September 30 |
| Minden Hills |
September 16-17 |
| Mississauga |
September 23 |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake |
September 16-17 |
| Northumberland County |
June 3-4 |
| Orillia and Area |
September 30 |
| Oshawa |
September 30 |
| Ottawa |
June 3-4 |
| Owen Sound |
June 3-4 |
| Oxford-Norwich |
September 23 |
| Peterborough |
May 6 |
| Quinte West |
September 16 |
| Richmond Hill |
May 13 |
| Rideau Lakes |
August 19-20 |
| St. Catharines |
June 24 |
| St. Marys |
September 30 |
| Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry |
August 19-20 |
| Timmins |
September 30 |
| Toronto |
May 27-28 |
| Waterloo Region |
September 16 |
| Wellington North |
September 23 |
| Whitby |
May 6 |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville |
June 3 |
The Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.
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Telephone: 416-325-5032
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For more information about Doors Open Ontario 2017, contact Kimberly Murphy at 416-325-5074 or [email protected].
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