doors open whitchurch-stouffville things to do tourism history discover

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Various sites throughout Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

Get ready to unlock the stories behind the doors of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s most fascinating buildings, historical sites, and modern marvels during Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville 2025. This annual celebration of local heritage invites residents and visitors to explore over 15 unique sites plus two bonus stops, all for free!

From ancient Indigenous settlements to eco-friendly innovations, this year’s event offers something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the sites, their locations, and surprising historical facts you won’t want to miss.

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre has preserved and interpreted the Town’s heritage since 1971. Explore our heritage buildings, exhibition galleries, and learn about the lifecycle of artifacts through a behind-the-scenes experience.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need. Tour the Animal Centre, interact with animals, play games, and learn to be Animal Smart.

Experience the outdoor learning opportunities that the Blue & Silver Farm has to offer. Learn about Pickering College’s outdoor learning centre while taking a self-guided tour of the property, greenhouses, forests, and the outdoor kitchen.

Celebrate the York Regional Forest at this innovative LEED platinum certified building. Enjoy the displays and a guided tour of the facility.

Holy Theotokos is a Greek Orthodox convent that manufactures pure beeswax candles. Tour the chapel and the candle shop to see how this property has changed and adapted over time.

Experience miniature railway demonstrations at this outdoor model railway run by hobbyists and engineers. Rides are limited to one ride per person. Entry will not be permitted after 2:00 p.m.

Constructed in 1923, Lemonville School closed in 1969. Today the building serves as a rental and community space. Explore a pop-up exhibit and chat with volunteers about the building’s history.

Experience nature’s gifts at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park. Walk along the forest trails, admire the tree canopy, and participate in a guided nature hike. Learn about the park and conservation!

The Whitchurch Stouffville Food Bank supports the community through food assistance. Visit this site and experience a self-guided tour, get behind-the-scenes, and learn food sorting skills you can bring home with you.

As the only brewery in Stouffville, Muddy York Brewing Co. provides a welcoming atmosphere for both visitors and locals. Visit the site for a staff-led tour and learn about our locally crafted beverages.

This heritage home, built in 1885 for the village veterinarian, currently houses the offices of Morra Caruso Law. It features the original dining room pocket doors, and crafted baseboards. Take a tour and enjoy refreshments, with a presentation of photos.

Richardson Masonic Lodge prides itself as an institution dedicated to the cultural, social and moral development of men 21 years of age and older. Visit the site for tours, the history of Richardson Lodge Masonic Hall, fundraisers, and refreshments.

Explore the wonders of this heritage building, offering performances and special amenities! Enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, and a demonstration of the venue’s sound and lighting.

Measuring 275-metres, the Memorial Park Multi-Purpose Trail provides an accessible space for both winter sport and year-round recreation. Walk the trail loops and visit the nearby building to see where the ice resurfacer is stored.

The Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site was home to a remarkable late-16th-century ancestral Wendat community. Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site with self-guided tours and a staffed interpretation table.