Explore unique histories and stories across Waterloo Region with Doors Open
It’s a day of discovery! Doors Open has been a key event in Waterloo Region since 2003. This year’s event is on Saturday, September 21 and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Go behind-the-scenes to explore local buildings and their stories. Visit sites featuring gorgeous architecture and rich local heritage. Meet fascinating people doing amazing things. Discover more about Waterloo Region during this immersive day of exclusive access.
Admission to all Doors Open sites is always free.
There are 26 participating sites for 2024. Explore fascinating sites featuring robots, fire engines and theoretical physics. There’s an 1852 jail, a farm distillery and sneak peeks of theatrical sets, props and costumes. This year’s theme for Doors Open is adaptive reuse. The theme comes to life in several sites, including Indwell St. Mark’s Place. This former church is now a new 43-unit affordable housing complex.
Several locations are celebrating anniversaries as part of their Doors Open festivities, including Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care Centre (60th anniversary), Indwell (50), The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (40), ION LRT (5) and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (170).
Find all the 2024 locations at the Doors Open Waterloo Region website.