Doors Open Hamilton, an event that attracts thousands of participants every year, will take place this year on May 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event, which has been running for 23 years, is being sponsored by the City of Hamilton, the Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects, and the Ontario Association of Architects along with the Shawn and Ed Brewery, organizers say.
They said highlights for 2024 include:
- The LIVELAB - where they research the effects of music on the human brain.
- Stewart Memorial Church choir recital 12:30 p.m. May 4
- Free pointe and stretch classes at Hamilton City Ballet
- Magnificent restoration of 25 Mill Street in Waterdown
- Tours of Ancaster, Locke Street Hamilton, Westdale Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Waterdown
Read on to check out the full list of sites provided by Doors Open Hamilton 2024:
Hamilton
Auchmar Manor House - 1852
Residence
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Auchmar Estate is considered to be the last surviving country estate on Hamilton Mountain. It was built for the Honourable Isaac Buchanan, a local Scotsman, entrepreneur, politician and civic leader in 19th-century Canada. Visit this Gothic revival manor house and learn about its storied past before strolling the walled and landscaped grounds that surround it. No parking on site.
Balfour House - 1836
Adaptive Reuse: Residence, Conference Centre
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Balfour House is Hamilton’s last great escarpment estate. Several prominent Hamiltonians have called it home since 1836, most recently the family of St. Clair Balfour. Owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust and managed by the City of Hamilton, the building and garden are spectacular. Exhibits related to the commitment to music of the Southam family will be on display
Central Presbyterian - 1908
Place of Worship, Organ Recitals both days 1 pm
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
The present Central Presbyterian Church was designed by John Lyle and opened on June 14, 1908, replacing an earlier church destroyed by fire. Lyle was responsible for Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre and Union Station as well as the high level bridge, Gage Park Fountain and several homes in Hamilton. Central is the only church that Lyle designed, and is unusual in having a flat roof resembling more the public buildings favoured by the École des Beaux-Arts than the traditional European church. Central has one of the largest and finest Casavant organs in Hamilton.
Church of Saint John the Evangelist (Anglican) - 1892
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Church of St. John the Evangelist opened in 1892. The adjacent Hannah Public School was purchased in 1906, and it continued as the parish hall until it was destroyed by fire in 1990. Drawn to service, the congregation decided to build an affordable housing complex on the site with the parish hall below. Today, the church has a thriving connection to music both in the church and community.
Cotton Factory, The - 1900
Adaptive reuse: Factory, Creative Arts Center
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Imperial Cotton Factory, built in 1900, has been repurposed as the largest creative hub in the Hamilton area. This year's Door's Open Hamilton is also the Cotton Factory's 10th Anniversary and it will be a party! Always a popular location, the focus this year will be on music, celebrating 10 years (WOW!), and showcasing the complex and all its incredible tenants.
Dundurn Castle - 1835
Adaptive Reuse: Residence, Museum
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Dundurn Castle is one of the finest examples of high Regency-style architecture in the country. Constructed in the 1830s for Sir Allan Napier MacNab (railway magnate, lawyer and politician), the buildings deteriorated under subsequent owners, but were restored in the 1960s to their original splendor. Today, Dundurn Castle tells the story of the MacNabs and the people who served them.
Germania Club Adaptive
Reuse: Residence, Social Club
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The original Victorian residence was built in the 1800s and purchased by the club in1952 and was used for meetings, small gatherings. in 1955 the large balconied dance hall with stage was added to the rear of the building. The 1960 addition enclosed most of the original building and added much needed space or the growing club.
Grant Avenue Studio - 1909
Adaptive Reuse: Residential, Commercial
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The elegant Edwardian Gable and Bay at 38 Grant Avenue was transformed by Dan Lanois, Bob Lanois and Bob Doidge into the world renowned recording venue Grant Avenue Studio. The two storey box bay facade with stained glass windows has welcomed artists from Gordon Lightfoot and Stan Rogers to U2 and Johnny Cash. This is adaptive reuse at its finest.
Halo Music - 1973
Recording Studio
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Halo is a one of a kind recording studio offering professional Audio engineering services in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Our custom built live room offers great tone and the perfect vibes for creating great projects. Also our control room boasts the perfect listening environment featuring our world renowned SSL console that has recorded the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Kanye West to name a few.
Hamilton Archives for HWDSB - 1988
School and Archives
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Archives contain record and memorabilia of almost 350 former and current Hamilton region schools. The volunteers and staff of the archives will be compiling photos, record and possibly videos of the 'music' presented at high schools in the area.
Hamilton Military Museum - 1835
Adaptive Reuse: Residence, Museum
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Located on the grounds of Dundurn National Historic Site, this museum preserves and shares the military history of Hamilton and area through exhibits, programs and events. The building, originally constructed as a gate house for Dundurn Castle in the late 1830s, was first known as Battery Lodge, being located on the site of a War of 1812 artillery emplacement.
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site - 1859
Adaptive Reuse: Waterworks, Museum
Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is the site of the original 1859 Hamilton Waterworks. The museum features two 13.7-metre high (45 feet), 70-ton steam-powered pumping engines that supplied the city with clean drinking water from 1859 to 1910. Made in Dundas, these engines are the oldest surviving examples of their kind in North America today.
Hamilton Theatre Inc. - 1920
Adaptive Reuse: Apartment Building, Theatre
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Starting in the 1950s, Hamilton Theatre Inc. has developed into a strong, community oriented, entertainment centre and training ground for would-be musical performers. Some performers have gone on to achieve success in the professional world of theatre, movies and television. The location of the group has changed from being an old fire station to, now, a renovated apartment building.
Lister Block - 1924
Commercial Block
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Lister Block features a two-level, L-shaped interior shopping arcade and distinctive terracotta and brick façade. It is one of Hamilton's first multi-purpose commercial office/retail buildings. Built in 1923, it was restored in 2012. Join architect-led tours both days (every hour from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and explore a Tourism Hamilton presentation inside.
LIVELab, McMaster - 2014
Education
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
LIVELab is an innovative concert hall with a virtual acoustic system, advancing research on human interaction and music's impact on health. It explores applications like assisting Parkinson's patients, improving music listening for the hard of hearing and enhancing creativity in performances. Able to monitor physiological responses in up to 100 people simultaneously, it is acclaimed as a national treasure for its unique contributions to understanding the power of music. Register: https://www.showpass.com/doors-open-hamilton-interactive-livelab-tours
McNab Presbyterian -1854
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
It is not clear which architect designed MacNab Street Presbyterian, but it's possible it was Albert Hills or William Thomas. Many notable persons attended McNab, including Isaac Buchanan and the McQueston family. The stone pillars and beautiful stained glass windows are highlights. Music and casavant organ music have been shared witht eh community for years.
Player’s Guild - 1878
Adaptive reuse: Residence, Theatre
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
An 1876 murder ... the killer hanged ... rumours of a ghost. Historical facts or backdrop for great theatre? The Players’ Guild of Hamilton has been a leader in the local community theatre scene since 1875, making it North America’s oldest community theatre group. Enjoy guided tours and a cash bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) at this beautifully restored Victorian Italianate gem.
St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church - 1890
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Built in 1890, St. Lawrence is designed in the Romanesque style. With its open plan, stained-glass windows, interior artwork, 1908 Casavant Frères pipe organ and 7.6-metre-high (25-foot) Carrera marble altar, St. Lawrence is a treasure in Hamilton’s north end. Join them as they celebrate their 133rd anniversary this year. Tea, coffee, juice and homemade sweets and snacks will be available.
Saint Mark’s Centre - 1877
Adaptive Reuse: Place of Worship, Community Hub
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
As an Anglican Church St. Mark’s served the community for over 100 years before closing in 1989. Now owned by the City of Hamilton, the site has undergone extensive restoration, preserving the heritage character of the building and park, while adding modern services, gardens and accessibility. It now has new life as a community arts and cultural programming space.
Staircase, The - 1914
Adaptive Reuse: Hydro station, Theatre/Coffee Shop
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Staircase Theatre has been a multi-purpose arts incubator for decades. Site of the former Hamilton Hydro Dundurn substation, the 1914 building combines large windows, decorative brick, a large overhanging cornice complete with dentil blocks, and an impressive beaux arts portico. Relay Coffee Roasters provides a friendly café atmosphere, and the various performing spaces house every type of entertainment.
Stewart Memorial Church - 1848
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Concert by the Stewart memorial Church Choir at 12:30 p.m.
Originally the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Stewart Memorial Church today boasts the longest surviving predominately black congregation in Hamilton. The interior is designated historical for its original pressed tin ceiling and dark wooden curved pews. The Stewart Memorial choir sings spirituals passed down from the original congregation that sang them along the Underground Railroad. You can hear them on Saturday at 12:30 pm.
The Playhouse - 1914
Theatre
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Built in 1914 as a vaudeville theatre this distinctive beaux-arts building was designed by Stewart & Witton. After 76 years, the theatre closed in August 1990. In 2018, the building underwent an award winning heritage restoration, and reopened as an independent art-house cinema with new state-of-the art cinema amenities.
The Westdale - 1935
Theatre
Sunday, May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Westdale was the first theatre in Hamilton built expressly to show motion pictures. It was a key building in Westdale, the first planned neighbourhood in Canada. The beautifully restored Art Deco building was fully restored in 2017 by the Westdale Cinema Group. It is a community-based cinematic, cultural and economic hub for Westdale Village, featuring music and film.
Theatrix Costume House - 1920
Adaptive Reuse: Gospel Hall/Church, Commercial
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Theatrix Costume House is found in an Edwardian Gable Front near the fabric district on Ottawa Street. Theatrix has one of the largest collections of costumes available in North America, with over 50,000 professional – quality costumes and accessories from every century. They are thrilled to offer music-inspired costumes to view. They will be delighted to dress up too!
Theatre Aquarius - 1991 (not confirmed)
Theatre
Sunday May 5 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Theatre Aquarius is a world class theatre that has just become the National Center for New Musicals. The World Premier of 'Beautiful Scars' by Tom Wilson will be taking place there during May and June. The theatre has very kindly agreed to give tours of the premises every half hour on Sunday morning May 5.
Whitehern - 1848
Adaptive Reuse: Residence, Museum
Sunday, May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Whitehern Historic House and Garden is a mid-19th-century urban estate owned by the McQuesten family for three generations. It was built in 1848 with a 1930s addition. The home includes original family furnishings from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras in the context of Thomas B. McQuesten’s career in 1939. Today, it is a splendid museum with beautiful gardens.
Mount Hope
Case United Church - 1894
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
The existing church is focused ‘inward’, on worship whilst the contemporary outward focused additions allow the church to connect to the community by “letting their light shine”. The addition incorporates large expanses of glass that allow for visibility inward and outward., that is connected and related to the existing church using simple cut stone panels in the facade that pick up the more elaborate existing stone detail of the original church.
Ancaster
Ancaster Memorial Arts Center - 1940
Adaptive reuse: School, Performing Arts Centre
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre is located in the heart of the Ancaster Heritage Village. It includes the 454 seat Peller Hall, Voortman Studio Theatre, and multiple rooms for art, film, theatre, and dance. This state-of-the-art, vibrant arts centre will serve as home to many of Ancaster's successful and popular community arts groups as well as provide a venue for the community to enjoy many professional performers and artists.
The Coach and Lantern - 1832
Hotel/Restaurant
Saturday, May 4 (11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Ancaster is the third oldest community in Ontario. The Coach and Lantern belongs to a cluster of buildings that have been in continuous use since the late 1700s. This gorgeous stone building has been used as a court of law, a hotel and a pub. Now a well known pub and centre of live music, it is part of a thriving commercial block.
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - 1948
Adaptive Reuse: Residence, Museum
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Fieldcote was built in 1948 as a private home on the outskirts of the former village of Ancaster. Today, as the village expands, it serves as a cultural heritage centre with an emphasis on local history and the promotion of fine arts. The idyllic setting is the perfect venue for music, with beautiful, landscaped gardens and walking trails.
St. John's Anglican Church - 1869
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Recital 12:15 Saturday
St. John's Anglican Church is a Gothic Revival structure in a beautiful park setting. It is very active with a thriving choir and community activities. The original wooden church burnt in 1868, replaced in 1869 by this local stone building and noted for the red front doors, central square tower, magnificent stained glass windows and interior, situated on 8.5 acres.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian - 1875
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Founded in 1826, St. Andrew's has been at the heart of the Ancaster village for almost 200 years. The stone Gothic Revival church was completed in 1875, the bell dates from 1835. There were renovations in 1961 and 1990, then in 2018, the main entrance was redesigned and fit with an elevator was installed.
Tisdale House - Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum - 1820
Adaptive Reuse: Residential, Museum
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Tisdale House was constructed by Samuel Tisdale, a local merchant, who ran a mercantile business in the area beginning in 1816. It was originally located at 413 Wilson St. E. and moved to 314 Wilson St. E. in 2000. The one-and-a-half storey Georgian residence retains a side-gable roof, symmetrical facade, original multi-pane sash windows and original door with sidelights. It is the oldest known dwelling of its type in the City of Hamilton. Tisdale House has been home to the Hamilton Police Museum since 2012.
Dundas
Carnegie Gallery - 1910
Adaptive reuse: Library, Art Gallery
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The beaux arts-style Carnegie Library in Dundas was built in 1910. When the Hamilton Public Library stopped using the building, its future was uncertain. Taking advantage of the thriving arts community, Dundas citizens formed the Carnegie Craft Carnival Committee to raise funds for necessary building maintenance. The Carnegie Gallery was subsequently developed and has been thriving for 40 years.
Dundas Museum and Archive - 1848
Adaptive reuse: Residence, Museum
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Dundas Museum & Archives welcomes the public to tour the permanent galleries, the historic c.1848 Doctor's Office and enjoy live music in the 1873 Pirie House. Opened in 1956, the Dundas Museum is a private, non-profit museum that collects, interpres and celebrates the unique identity of the Valley Town.
Hamilton City Ballet/Hamilton Academy of Performing - 1842
Adaptive Reuse: Church, School
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Hamilton City Ballet in Dundas is run in a building that has been constantly modified and added to since 1842. On Saturday May 4, Max Ratevosian will offer an open ballet & pointe class at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Melania Pawliw will offer an open ballet & pointe class at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A Nutcracker exhibit will also be presented.
Shawn and Ed Brewery: The Shed - 1885
Adaptive Reuse: Foundry, Skating Rink, Brewing Company and Restaurant
Saturday, May 4
This 1885-86 building in the heart of historical Dundas has served as a foundry, indoor skating/curling rink, bus depot, warehouse and, since 2016, the Shawn & Ed Brewing Company. The wood post-and-beam/brick masonry structure has been preserved yet modernized with the latest in craft beer equipment. The brewery focuses on German-style lagers with an emphasis on quality and authenticity.
Stoney Creek
Battlefield Museum and Park - 1796
Adaptive Reuse: Residence, Museum
Sunday, May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Battlefield House Museum, part of which dates to 1796, was once home to the prominent Gage family. Learn about the stories of the people who built the house and the ongoing efforts to preserve and restore it. Explore the Dunington Grubb landscape (which includes the impressive Battlefield Monument) and hike around a 13.8-hectare (34-acre) patchwork of meadow and forest.
Fox Theatre/ Stoney Creek Legion Branch 622, Stoney Creek - 1952
Adaptive reuse: Theatre, Legion
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Fox Theatre in Stoney Creek opened on Oct. 20 1952. It ran successfully until 1965, then closed. In 1979 it was renovated and re-opened as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 662, Battlefield Branch. This clever adaptive reuse has transformed a lovely mid-century modern theatre into community space used for for a wide variety of functions.
The Power House, Stoney Creek - 1890
Adaptive Reuse: Power Station, Restaurant
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Powerhouse is the original Stoney Creek Powerhouse that provided power to the rail lines in 1890s and was intricately refurbished with historic tokens from all over Canada to become the restaurant you may see today. It is a brilliant example of adaptive reuse.
The Church of Our Saviour The Redeemer, Stoney Creek - 1877
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
This church - founded in 1876 as the Church of the Redeemer - was established in 2007 with the amalgamation of the parishes of The Redeemer and the Church of Our Saviour, Stoney Creek (Founded 1919). See how the 1876 church expanded in 1952, view stained glass windows and learn the story of the Dossal Tapestry.
United Church and Bell Tower Place, Stoney Creek - 1903
Adaptive Reuse: Place of Worship, Community hub
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Bell Tower Place Community Hub and Stoney Creek United Church provides wonderful examples of both Edwardian and Brutalist architecture. The site has recently been redeveloped for community use and houses a renovated Masonic Lodge (former 1903 chapel) and private school (Language and Mathematics Academy). A guided tour on Saturday morning (10 a.m.) will highlight this mixed-use facility (by reservation),or join us on Sunday morning (9:30 a.m.) for worship and a musical treat!
Waterdown
25 Mill Street, Waterdown - 1856
Adaptive Reuse: Town Hall, Commercial
Saturday, May 4 and Sunday May 5 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The East Flamborough Township Hall is a masterpiece of adaptive reuse. Almost all the original features of the original Georgian building were restored while the interior was sensitively reworked to provide comfortable office space for the legal and financial offices while displaying the architectural features of the original building.
Birmingham Building, Waterdown - 1838
Adaptive Reuse: Methodist Church, Commercial
Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tours 2 p.m. Sunday
The Birmingham building is a typical stone Georgian Methodist Church with Round headed windows, corner quoins, a central rose window and oversized eaves with paired cornice brackets. It is part of a cluster of buildings in downtown Waterdown that is largely intact after almost 200 years. The buildings is currently home to the CBY Academy of Performing Arts and Birmingham Consulting.
Grace Anglican Church, Waterdown - 1860
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Situated in a park like setting, Grace Anglican Church in Waterdown is known for many things: the beautiful building, the surrounding cemetery, and its wide ranging charitable works. Grace's Sanctuary has been updated many times to include stained glass, an organ and other details. The grand hall offers community functions, often including music. This idyllic small town community church thrives in Waterdown.
Knox Presbyterian, Waterdown - 1856
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Following the Presbyterian tradition, the Knox in Waterdown is an important community hub responding to the needs of the parish. The older Georgian Hall is used for food service, and community gatherings. The Edwardian sanctuary is fitted out with a stage and a full set of musical instruments that are played for the Sunday mass as well as other occasions.
Mill St. And 5, Waterdown - 1824
Hotel/Restaurant
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
American House is one of the longest running hotels in Ontario. Opening in 1824, it has changed owners many times, but the integrity of the original design has been maintained. It contained the last old-time stand up bar in Ontario and maintained the segregation of men and women up until 1966. This excellent restaurant celebrates 200 years this year.
Pickwick Books - The Huxley Building, Waterdown - 1860
Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) & Sunday, May 5 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
The Huxley Building is a prominent property in the Waterdown Heritage District. Built in 1860, it was bank and later a bookstore. The facade has been renovated to provide a retail space on the west side, and a 'picture window' on the south facade. Most of the interior is original. It currently houses Pickwick books a used book store.
St. James United Church, Waterdown - 1954
Place of Worship
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
St. James United Church is a 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive congregation serving Waterdown for nearly 250 years. We provide worship and community connection/support for homeless persons in Hamilton and migrant workers in Flamborough; as well as space for local community groups including the Waterdown Muslim Community and Montessori School.
Walking Tours
Locke Street BIA Walking Tour
Tour at 12 both days, music from 1 to 4 both days
With more than 90 retail stores, professional services, cafés, and restaurants, Locke St. has become a popular Hamilton destination for locals and visitor's alike. A guided tour of Locke St will start at the Library (285 Locke St South, and continue up and down the street. Live music with local musicians will be provided from 1 until 4 daily.
Stoney Creek BIA Tour
Tour at 12 both days, music from 1 to 4 both days
Stoney Creek was first settled by United Empire Loyalists in 1786. It was the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek in War of 1812, and the very first Women's Institute in Canada. There will be live music from 1 until 4 daily. The tour of Stoney Creek will start at the Legion at 2 pm both days.
Tour of Waterdown
11:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. daily
Walking tours of Waterdown's Heritage District will take place at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily, starting at the Mill St and 5 pub. Lead by local historians, this tour will take you up Mill Street and back along the historic streets of Waterdown. Most of the old stone structures are still intact, and the main street has been developed tastefully.
Westdale BIA Tour
Tour at 10 a.m. daily, Music from 11 to 2
Westdale Village is an example of the Garden City Movement of the early 20th century, with small, individually owned homes radiating from a central business district. Our tour will start 10 a.m. at the Paisley Cafe, one of 80 shops, cafes, restaurants, and bakeries in Westdale. Live will music will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
Tour of Ancaster
May 4 at 10 a.m., May 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Meet at the Old Mill Ancaster, founded in 1793, is the third oldest town in the province. The restored mill, the Town Hall, and the Coach and Lantern on Wilson Street are just some of the highlights. Located at the intersection of ancient native trails and traversed by the earliest explorers,the history, the characters, and background of Ancaster Village will be revealed by guide Bob Maton.
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