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Doors Open Ottawa 2026

Doors Open Ottawa 2026

Doors Open Ottawa 2026: Your Complete Guide

Doors Open Ottawa 2026 is back on Saturday and Sunday, June 6–7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, 89 buildings and sites across the city are opening their doors for free — from Cold War bunkers and embassies to mosques, museums, water treatment plants, and artist studios.

Part of the Doors Open Ontario program, now celebrating its 25th anniversary season, this is one of the best free things to do in Ottawa every June. Since 2002, Doors Open Ontario has welcomed over 9 million visits to thousands of heritage properties across the province.

What You Need to Know

  • When: Saturday & Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: 89 sites across Ottawa (some as far as Carp and Cumberland)
  • Cost: Completely free
  • Tip: Plan to visit 5–6 buildings per day. Bring a camera — photography is allowed at most sites.
  • Note: Some sites are open Saturday only or Sunday only. Check individual listings below.

Official event page → | FAQ →


New for 2026

These 17 sites are participating in Doors Open Ottawa for the first time this year.

Advanced Research Complex Arc (NEW)

Officially opened on September 30, 2014, The Advanced Research Complex is a research building at the University of Ottawa, dedicated to multidisciplinary work in Earth sciences, physics and engineering. Guests of Doors Open 2026 will be able to take part in hands-on demos for all ages, conversations with local researchers and laboratory tours.

25 Templeton Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2014 · Pomerleau · Educational facility

Details →

Allsaints Event Space (NEW)

Previously All Saints Anglican Church, the new “Allsaints” is housed in this beloved heritage property and building of national historic significance in the heart of Ottawa’s Sandy Hill neighbourhood. With a commitment to celebrating the building's past and preserving its architectural heritage, Allsaints is looking forward to welcome guests into the space for Doors Open Ottawa 2026.

315 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1899 · Gothic revival · Historical landmark

Details →

Alta Vista Specialty Emergency Veterinary Centre (NEW)

Spanning 4830 square-metres (52,000 square feet), this brand new, state-of-the-art veterinary centre is purpose-built to deliver comprehensive emergency and specialty care. Supported by a dedicated and experienced team of more than 28 veterinarians — including seven board-certified specialists — Alta Vista has proudly served the pets and families of Ottawa for over 62 years.

2220 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2025 · Health-care facility

Details →

Edstudio University Of Ottawas Faculty Of Education (NEW)

Welcome to edstudiO — where imagination meets transformation in the journey to reshape the future of education. It is a space for innovative educators and education researchers. Play, collaboration and interaction are central to the edstudiO experience, where the focus is on learning through playful engagement with state-of-the-art digital tools and physical materials.

Saturday only

Built 1978 · Educational facility

Details →

Embassy Of Hungary To Canada Birkett Castle (NEW)

Built in 1896, the gothic style building was dubbed Birkett’s Castle. The “Castle” has served as the Japanese Embassy and as headquarters of different organizations, such as the Canadian Boy Scouts Association and the Heritage Canada Foundation. In 1994 the Hungarian Government bought the building and since then it has been serving as the Residence of the Ambassador.

299 Waverly Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1896 · Thomas Birkett · Baronial, Gothic revival · Government building, Historical landmark, Historical house

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Faculty Of Health Science Uottawa (NEW)

In 2023, the University of Ottawa inaugurated the Faculty of Health Sciences building, a state-of-the-art facility with modern architecture, designed to empower the next generation of health-care providers, professionals and researchers to build healthier, more resilient communities. Overlooking the Rideau River and surrounded by green spaces, this unique facility incorporates Indigenous design elements. The University of Ottawa welcomes the public discover this facility.

200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2023 · Contemporary · Educational facility, Health-care facility

Details →

Forest Explorers And Ottawa Forest And Nature School (NEW)

Families and children of all ages are welcome to come spend some time in the forest! You will tour the interior and exterior spaces of the award winning Forest Explorers building, and a short walk away is the Ottawa Forest and Nature School area. Take part in a tour, story walk and step inside a yurt!

411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2025 · CSV - Jessie Smith · Educational facility, Green building

Details →

Kanata United Church (NEW)

Part of the Beaverbrook community since opening in 1987, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the sanctuary, multi-purpose spaces, community areas and grounds, and to learn how the building supports worship, outreach initiatives, concerts and neighbourhood gatherings.

33 Leacock Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1987 · Contemporary · Place of worship

Details →

Laurentian Leadership Centre 2 (NEW)

The Booth Mansion, built in 1906, now serves as the Ottawa campus of the Laurentian Leadership Centre (LLC) of Trinity Western University. The LLC offers a live-in academic program that combines field placements, upper-level coursework, and community living in this historic mansion. Through the LLC program, students gain work experience through placements across politics, advocacy, media, NGOs, and the private sector.

252 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1906 · John Rudolphus Booth · Queen Anne revival · Educational facility, Historical landmark, Historical house

Details →

Lord Elgin Hotel (NEW)

100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1941 · Ross & Macdonald · Art deco · Commercial, Historical landmark

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Nepean High School (NEW)

Nepean High School opened its doors in September 1923, welcoming students from all corners of Nepean Township. Visitors will learn about the caretaker and his wife who lived in the school, the students who served in the Second World War, an airplane built by cadets in the school basement and more fascinating stories from the past told by students from the present.

574 Broadview Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1922 · Hugh Richards and William James Abra · Gothic revival · Educational facility

Details →

Oc Transpo 925 Belfast (NEW)

Visitors are invited to tour part of the Training and Development space of OC Transpo and get behind the wheel of the driving simulator. Tour the space and get a behind the scenes look at how OC Transpo staff are trained safety and effectively.

925 Belfast Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Transportation

Details →

Onec Tennis Pavillion (NEW)

The tennis pavilion at the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club serves as the social and operational hub of the club’s vibrant summer tennis program. Set within a scenic parkland environment near the Ottawa River, the pavilion overlooks a well-maintained collection of outdoor courts and provides a welcoming space for players, members and guests.

504 Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1925 · Sports facility

Details →

Ottawa City Woodshop (NEW)

The building that stands at 430 Gladstone was built in 1910 as a Livery (horse and carriage depot) to support one of Ottawa`s top hotels, The Alexandria. Ottawa City Woodshop purchased the property in 2024, providing a home for unban woodworking in the heart of Ottawa.

430 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1910 · Historical landmark, Studio

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Ottawa Visitor Centre (NEW)

Located at the corner of Elgin and Queen Streets, the Ottawa Visitor Centre is the capital’s in-destination hub, welcoming visitors and inviting residents to rediscover their city. In 2026, Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary with festival and event programming throughout the year. Chat with tourism experts and learn more about Ottawa’s unique history and the ways to celebrate this wonderful city!

Built 1890 · Central Chambers National Historic Site of Canada · Queen Anne revival · Government building, Historical landmark, Studio

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The Ottawa Hospitals New Campus (NEW)

Jump inside the blueprints to tour a full-scale, furnished mock-up of the patient room-of-the-future and other key room designs for The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus. Guided tours by hospital planning staff will take you behind the scenes of Ottawa’s state-of-the-art hospital plans and how we’re designing spaces. Tours are available in English and French. Registration required.

250 City Centre Avenue · Registration required

Built 2026 · Health-care facility, Studio

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University Of Ottawa Heart Institute (NEW)

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. For Doors Open Ottawa, participants can learn more about heart health, including our One Million Hearts screening initiative, and go on a self-guided tour of Cardiac Imaging. There are a limited number of spots for tour (ages 16+ only). Registration required.

40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only · Registration required

Built 1976 · Contemporary · Educational facility, Health-care facility

Details →


All 89 Sites

Advanced Research Complex Arc (NEW)

Officially opened on September 30, 2014, The Advanced Research Complex is a research building at the University of Ottawa, dedicated to multidisciplinary work in Earth sciences, physics and engineering. Guests of Doors Open 2026 will be able to take part in hands-on demos for all ages, conversations with local researchers and laboratory tours.

25 Templeton Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2014 · Pomerleau · Educational facility

Details →

Aids Committee Of Ottawa

The AIDS Committee of Ottawa has served the community for nearly 40 years, providing support, prevention, education and outreach services that promote the holistic well-being of those living with, affected by, impacted by and at risk of HIV/AIDS in Ottawa. Overlooking the Rideau Canal, this home offers services such as subsidized gym memberships, food bank, laundry and office support.

19 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1961

Details → | Website →

Allsaints Event Space (NEW)

Previously All Saints Anglican Church, the new “Allsaints” is housed in this beloved heritage property and building of national historic significance in the heart of Ottawa’s Sandy Hill neighbourhood. With a commitment to celebrating the building's past and preserving its architectural heritage, Allsaints is looking forward to welcome guests into the space for Doors Open Ottawa 2026.

315 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1899 · Gothic revival · Historical landmark

Details →

Alta Vista Specialty Emergency Veterinary Centre (NEW)

Spanning 4830 square-metres (52,000 square feet), this brand new, state-of-the-art veterinary centre is purpose-built to deliver comprehensive emergency and specialty care. Supported by a dedicated and experienced team of more than 28 veterinarians — including seven board-certified specialists — Alta Vista has proudly served the pets and families of Ottawa for over 62 years.

2220 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2025 · Health-care facility

Details →

Annunciation To The Theotokos Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral

This building was constructed on the eve of the Second World War as a church and bomb shelter. During the war, people came to pray to the Theotokos of the Passion icon for the safe return of their loved ones. All the young community men returned from the war. This icon remains a source of comfort during times of need.

15 Lebreton Street North, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Byzantine · Place of worship

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Arts Court

In 1978, Ottawa’s mayor recommended establishing a municipal arts centre, arts council, arts festival and a permanent art collection for the city. This building initially served as the Carleton County Court House, purpose-built in 1870-71. It was slated for demolition in 1980, but it was saved by the city and turned into the Arts Court. It officially opened in 1988.

1988.Before Arts Court was a vibrant centr · Saturday only

Built 1870 · Robert Surtees · Italianate · Theatre, Gallery

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Bayview Yards

Bayview Yards is Ottawa’s one-stop business acceleration shop — bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors and community members. Built as a municipal works building, it once contained machinery storage and repair shops, stables, offices and stockrooms. Built of reinforced concrete with brick panels, it exemplifies the modern industrial architecture popular in Canada from the 1940s to the 1970s.

4 was established as part of a broader building complex · Saturday only

Built 1941 · Modernism · Government building

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Billings Estate National Historic Site

The main house here is considered to be one of the oldest homes in Ottawa. The Billings family lived here for five generations. Once a large agricultural property, parts of the estate were given to different family members or sold off. Today, what remains is a museum, several outbuildings and a cemetery for more than 140 community and family members.

2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1827 · Braddish Billings · Georgian · Cemetery, Historical landmark, Historical house, Museum

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Britannia Water Purification Plant

Constructed in 1961, this is one of two treatment plants operated by the City of Ottawa to supply drinking water to almost one million people. Its source water is the Ottawa River. The treatment process removes undesirable substances — such as colour, suspended particles, algae, bacteria and viruses. Over the years, the site has seen significant expansion and modernization.

2731 Cassels Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1961 · Government building

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Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society

The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society is a volunteer-based non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving, interpreting and celebrating the history of firefighting in Ottawa. They collect and maintain historical firefighting artifacts — including vintage fire trucks, uniforms, equipment and photographs — illustrating the evolution of firefighting technology. Through its efforts, they help preserve Ottawa’s firefighting heritage for future generations.

2880 Sheffield Road · Saturday only

Historical landmark, Museum, Fire station

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Bytown Museum Commissariat Building

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Ottawa’s oldest stone building. 2026 is the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Lieutenant Colonel John By in the region and the founding of Bytown. Learn something new about Ottawa's story during the city's 200th anniversary year.

1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1827 · The Corps of the Royal Engineers, Thomas Mc, Kay · Georgian · Historical landmark, Museum

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Byward Market Building

The ByWard Market has been Lowertown’s focal point since 1848. This particular site has served as a market since 1875. The present building is the fifth to house the market. Home to food merchants, specialty boutiques and artisans operating in indoor and outdoor spaces, the ByWard Market Building is a landmark. For Doors Open, enjoy special tours, displays and presentations.

Built 1928 · Richards and Abra, Barry Padolsky · Classical revival · Attraction, Commercial, Food and drink, Historical landmark

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Canadian Conservation Institute

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, were created in 1972 to advance and promote the conservation of Canada’s heritage collections. The building houses over 20 laboratories, metal and wood workshops and over 100 offices. Don’t miss “Captain Conservation,” an imposing fiberglass sculpture over the front entrance.

1030 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Government building, Historical landmark, Museum

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Centre For Health Innovation

This Centre operates in a beautiful historical building in downtown Ottawa. They provide evidence-informed integrative medicine, research and education across the spectrum of chronic and acute health-care conditions — such as cancer, cardiovascular health, mental health, thyroid health, women’s health, diabetes and more. Their approach emphasizes quality of life, support for the body, care of the spirit and active disease prevention.

429 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Health-care facility

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Centretown Mosque

The Centretown Mosque was constructed in 1911 as the First United Church — the site of Canada’s first mixed-raced marriage. Since then, it was also the Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre. Today, it is the first mosque to serve Ottawa’s Muslim community. Fundraising campaigns are currently underway to help preserve the site’s history — including two beautiful halls, an organ and stained-glass windows.

397 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1911 · Place of worship

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Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa

Built in 1872, this church was constructed to harmonize with the new Parliament buildings. Named the Cathedral of the Diocese in 1897, it continues to nurture faith in creative and traditional ways. Architectural features include soaring ceilings, magnificent windows and the bell tower, home to the 516-pound bronze bell cast for the original church in 1839.

414 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1872 · King Arnoldi · Gothic revival · Historical landmark, Place of worship

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Church Of St Bartholomew

St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church was built of local limestone. It remains an active place of worship and a concert venue today, with a history that’s closely intertwined with that of the local community, the city of Ottawa and the nation. Artifacts and windows remind us of those connections — particularly the stained-glass window behind the altar and the magnificent Létourneau organ.

125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1867 · Thomas Seaton Scott · Historical landmark, Place of worship

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Ckcu 93 1 Fm

In 1975, CKCU became the first campus-based community radio station in Canada. It continues to be a pioneer in community broadcasting, serving as a voice for many Ottawa identities and communities not served by the mainstream media. Offering over 100 programs in over 10 languages, CKCU is committed to diversity. Come witness live radio in the making!

1125 Colonel By Drive (in the Nideyinàn b · Saturday only

Educational facility

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Css Building Inc

In 1960, NATO and the Canadian Department of National Defense built a satellite communications facility here that provided communications between all NATO countries until 1999 when the site was decommissioned. In 1999, it was purchased by Canadian Space Services Ltd. to serve as its corporate headquarters. Today, interior space is rented to local businesses for meetings, workshops and parties.

2336 Craig Side Road, Carp, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1960 · Commercial

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Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum provides visitors with an immersive, seasonal experience that showcases rural life in the 1920s and 1930s in Eastern Ontario. Tour an operational sawmill and blacksmith shop, an old train station and caboose, a one-room schoolhouse, a print shop, a 1927 Imperial Gas garage, a 1904 church and several family homes and barns.

2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland, Ontario

Built 1900 · Attraction, Educational facility, Historical landmark, Historical house, Museum, Place of worship, Schoolhouse, Farm

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Delegation Of The Ismaili Imamat

This award-winning building serves a representational role for the Ismaili Imamat in Canada, offering a centre for building relationships, enabling quiet diplomacy, and disseminating knowledge and information, while reflecting the humanistic/humanitarian agenda of the Aga Khan Development Network and its associated institutions. Inside, the play of light on transparent and translucent surfaces creates a dynamic visual effect.

199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 2008 · Fumihiko Maki · Contemporary

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Dickinson House

Nestled in the heart of Manotick Village, Dickinson Square shares a remarkable past rooted in Canadian history and industrial ingenuity. Run by Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc., Dickinson Square comprises two sites: Watson’s Mill and the Dickinson House Museum. This heritage home explores the lives of the past mill owners. After touring this historical museum, check out the adjacent mill.

1127 Mill Street, Manotick, Ontario

Built 1867 · Moss Kent Dickinson · Historical house, Museum

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Diefenbunker

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact. It is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Now a museum, the Diefenbunker offers a one-of-a-kind experiential learning environment, coupled with award-winning programs, events and exhibitions. Registration is required.

3929 Carp Road, Carp, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1961 · Defense Construction Canada · Modernism · Attraction, Historical landmark, Military, Museum

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Dominion Observatory Campus

The Dominion Observatory Campus consists of several scientific buildings used for astronomy, seismology, gravity and geo-magnetism. In 1904, the first building was constructed to house the retractable telescope. In 1905, a transit house was added to the western wing for the meridian circle telescope and transit instruments that were used to determine time, longitude and star positions.

1 Observatory Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1904 · David Ewart · Educational facility

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Edstudio University Of Ottawas Faculty Of Education (NEW)

Welcome to edstudiO — where imagination meets transformation in the journey to reshape the future of education. It is a space for innovative educators and education researchers. Play, collaboration and interaction are central to the edstudiO experience, where the focus is on learning through playful engagement with state-of-the-art digital tools and physical materials.

Saturday only

Built 1978 · Educational facility

Details →

Embassy Of Hungary To Canada Birkett Castle (NEW)

Built in 1896, the gothic style building was dubbed Birkett’s Castle. The “Castle” has served as the Japanese Embassy and as headquarters of different organizations, such as the Canadian Boy Scouts Association and the Heritage Canada Foundation. In 1994 the Hungarian Government bought the building and since then it has been serving as the Residence of the Ambassador.

299 Waverly Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1896 · Thomas Birkett · Baronial, Gothic revival · Government building, Historical landmark, Historical house

Details →

Embassy Of The Peoples Republic Of China In Canada

In 1866, Mother Marie of the Order of Our Lady of Charity came to Ottawa to conduct mission work in a building on this site. By 1877, a spacious new monastery building was constructed, which was further expanded in 1895. Following a devastating 1938 fire, the monastery was rebuilt. In 1972, the Chinese government purchased it as Chinese Embassy’s chancery. Pre-registration required, opening TBD.

515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Registration required

Built 1877 · Government building

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Embassy Of The Republic Of Armenia

Since the late 1940s, this building has housed three embassies — the Uruguayan Embassy, the Embassy of the Hungarian People’s Republic, and the current one. In 1995, the mansion was purchased and donated to the Republic of Armenia by a prominent Armenian-American businessman and philanthropist. Each year, they welcome hundreds of visitors interested in architecture and Armenian history.

7 Delaware Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1907 · Remodelled by W.E. Noffke (1922) · Spanish colonial · Government building

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Embassy Of The Republic Of Croatia

Known as Toller House, this building was designed by Henry Horsey and J. Sheard in the domestic Gothic revival style. Many dignitaries lived here, including Frederic Toller, Auditor General of the Dominion’s Currency in the 1880s. In 1999, it opened as the Embassy of Croatia following an award-winning restoration. Guided tours will be offered for the ground level only.

229 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1875 · Henry Horsey and J. Sheard · Gothic revival

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Enriched Bread Artists Studios

Enriched Bread Artists is a not-for-profit collective of visual artists working in a range of media and techniques. It was formed in 1992 by graduates of the University of Ottawa looking for studio space and an artistic community beyond university. Today, its membership is global. The name refers to the former bread factory where these studios are located.

951 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1924 · Sydney Comber · Commercial

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Faculty Of Health Science Uottawa (NEW)

In 2023, the University of Ottawa inaugurated the Faculty of Health Sciences building, a state-of-the-art facility with modern architecture, designed to empower the next generation of health-care providers, professionals and researchers to build healthier, more resilient communities. Overlooking the Rideau River and surrounded by green spaces, this unique facility incorporates Indigenous design elements. The University of Ottawa welcomes the public discover this facility.

200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2023 · Contemporary · Educational facility, Health-care facility

Details →

Forest Explorers And Ottawa Forest And Nature School (NEW)

Families and children of all ages are welcome to come spend some time in the forest! You will tour the interior and exterior spaces of the award winning Forest Explorers building, and a short walk away is the Ottawa Forest and Nature School area. Take part in a tour, story walk and step inside a yurt!

411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2025 · CSV - Jessie Smith · Educational facility, Green building

Details →

French Embassy In Canada

This site is an example of 1930s art deco, built primarily of materials from Quebec and France. Highlights include the Salon de l’hon. George W. Vari (formerly the Birch Bark room), a replica of the Vimy Memorial, bronze decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, wall engravings and murals. No strollers, backpacks, metal objects, food (including chewing gum) or drinks. Photography restricted. Registration Required.

42 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only · Registration required

Built 1930 · Art deco · Government building, Private residence

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Goulbourn Museum

Located in Stittsville, the Goulbourn Museum preserves and interprets materials from the Goulbourn Township area. Built in 1872, the building was once the old town hall for the former township. This popular community hub was home to council meetings, parties and dances. The adjacent office building is used as administrative offices, as well as the museum’s primary collections storage.

2064 Huntley Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1872 · Attraction, Government building, Historical landmark, Museum

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Heritage Building And Ottawa City Hall

Originally built as the Ottawa Normal School, this site is now Ottawa City Hall. Built in the Gothic Renaissance style, it reflects the influence of the Parliament Buildings — with Italianate windows and Romanesque columns. Purchased by the municipality in 1987, the restored building opened as city hall in 2001, housing the offices of the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk.

110 Laurier Avenue West (Elgin Street entrance), Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1875 · W.R. Strickland and Kivas Tully · Gothic revival, Victorian · Government building

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Hindu Temple Of Ottawa Carleton

The design, architecture and interior shrines of this temple follow traditional Hindu architectural styles. Deities in these shrines are made of granite, marble and bronze. The large prayer hall hosts ceremonies throughout the year. The temple also houses a reference library on Hindu religion and philosophy. When visiting, everyone is required to remove their footwear.

4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1984 · Place of worship

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Ingenium Centre

The Ingenium Centre houses Canada’s science and technology collection, with more than two million archival, trade literature and library materials, and more than 150,000 artifacts. The Centre provides a controlled environment to protect the artifacts for the benefit of generations to come. It is designed to properly house artifacts made of materials such as plastic, wood, paper, textiles and ivory.

Saturday only

Built 2019 · Diamond Schmitt

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Jami Omar

Established in 1992, the Jami Omar Mosque was located inside a renovated bungalow. In 2003, construction began on a new mosque located on the same property. Over the next 15 years, the new and much larger mosque was constructed. It provides various services for the community — including marriages, family counselling and funeral services.

3990 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 2003 · Place of worship

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Kadampa Meditation Centre

Kadampa Meditation Centre of Ottawa (formerly Joyful Land Buddhist Centre) is the focal point for the Ottawa community of the modern tradition of Mahayana Buddhism called the New Kadampa Tradition. Housed in a classical Victorian red-brick building in Chinatown, it features a beautiful shrine with Buddha statues. Chat with members of the Buddhist community and learn about their many programs.

879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario

Victorian · Historical house

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Kanata United Church (NEW)

Part of the Beaverbrook community since opening in 1987, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the sanctuary, multi-purpose spaces, community areas and grounds, and to learn how the building supports worship, outreach initiatives, concerts and neighbourhood gatherings.

33 Leacock Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1987 · Contemporary · Place of worship

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Knox Presbyterian Church

Knox Presbyterian Church is known for its high-quality building materials, beautiful interiors and gorgeous stained glass. The interior features Italian marble, British Columbia cedar and redwood, and British lantern lights in the sanctuary. Two stained-glass windows are illuminated from the east and west, highlighting the life of Jesus and the Book of Revelation. Nepean fieldstone was used for the exterior.

120 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1932 · Henry Sproatt · Gothic revival, Romanesque revival

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Laurentian Leadership Centre 2 (NEW)

The Booth Mansion, built in 1906, now serves as the Ottawa campus of the Laurentian Leadership Centre (LLC) of Trinity Western University. The LLC offers a live-in academic program that combines field placements, upper-level coursework, and community living in this historic mansion. Through the LLC program, students gain work experience through placements across politics, advocacy, media, NGOs, and the private sector.

252 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1906 · John Rudolphus Booth · Queen Anne revival · Educational facility, Historical landmark, Historical house

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Laurier House National Historic Site

Laurier House commemorates two of Canada’s most notable prime ministers — Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King. For over 50 years, from 1897 to 1948, the house occupied a central position in Canada’s political life as the residence of Laurier and, after his death, of Mackenzie King.

335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1879 · Second Empire · Historical landmark, Historical house

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Library And Archives Canada

The Library and Archives Canada is in a prominent structure, comprising two symmetrical four-storey wings that wrap around a central nine-storey tower block. It’s located at the western extremity of Ottawa’s Parliamentary Precinct overlooking the Ottawa River. Clad in grey granite, the building is accented with polished granite panels and brushed aluminum railings. The building houses the National Library collection.

395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1967 · Mathers and Haldenby · Modernism · Government building, Historical landmark, Library

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Library Of Parliament

Discover the interim main library inside a former bank — designed in 1924 by John MacIntosh Lyle, one of Canada’s leading beaux-arts architects. In this unique setting, where modernism rubs against a classical esthetic, you will learn about the Library of Parliament’s collections and services as well as have a look inside its reading room, upgraded in 2018.

125 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1924 · John Mac, Intosh Lyle · Beaux arts · Government building, Library

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Lisgar Collegiate Institute

Ottawa’s first high school has occupied this prime downtown location alongside the Rideau Canal since 1874. The Gothic revival building has been extended and renovated several times. It has many distinct architectural features — including an impressive 660-seat auditorium that maintains much of its original character, and an attic that students used as a shooting range during the Second World War.

29 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1874 · William Tutin Thomas · Gothic revival · Educational facility, Historical landmark

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Lord Elgin Hotel (NEW)

100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1941 · Ross & Macdonald · Art deco · Commercial, Historical landmark

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Nepean High School (NEW)

Nepean High School opened its doors in September 1923, welcoming students from all corners of Nepean Township. Visitors will learn about the caretaker and his wife who lived in the school, the students who served in the Second World War, an airplane built by cadets in the school basement and more fascinating stories from the past told by students from the present.

574 Broadview Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1922 · Hugh Richards and William James Abra · Gothic revival · Educational facility

Details →

Nepean Sailing Club

This sailing club is a family-oriented, volunteer-based organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging active participation in the sport of sailing and recreational boating. Since opening, the club has provided a range of cutting-edge public and member programs, as well as hosting important aquatic events and national regattas. The terrace offers stunning views of the Ottawa River.

3259 Carling Avenue, Nepean, Ontario · Saturday only

Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects (main clubhouse) · Sports facility

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Oc Transpo 925 Belfast (NEW)

Visitors are invited to tour part of the Training and Development space of OC Transpo and get behind the wheel of the driving simulator. Tour the space and get a behind the scenes look at how OC Transpo staff are trained safety and effectively.

925 Belfast Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Transportation

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Onec Tennis Pavillion (NEW)

The tennis pavilion at the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club serves as the social and operational hub of the club’s vibrant summer tennis program. Set within a scenic parkland environment near the Ottawa River, the pavilion overlooks a well-maintained collection of outdoor courts and provides a welcoming space for players, members and guests.

504 Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1925 · Sports facility

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Osgoode Township Museum

Operating since 1973, the Osgoode Township Museum presents the story of Ottawa South’s agricultural and rural heritage. The main museum building is a mid-century two-room schoolhouse that holds the collection of nearly 11,000 artifacts. Explore the galleries, gift shop and research library during your visit. Then step outside and wander through the Agricultural Barn and discover their vast farming collection.

7814 Lawrence Street

Built 1961 · Balharrie, Helmer & Associates · Museum, Schoolhouse

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The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is home to the art and artists of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, now housing a collection that numbers over 1,450 works — including paintings, sculpture, graphic arts, photographs and new media. In April 2018, OAG opened this modern purpose-built space. The gallery explores and reflects on diversity and social change through a spectrum of visual arts practices.

10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Gallery

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Ottawa Cancer Foundation

The Maplesoft-Jones building is home to Ottawa's only Community Cancer Hub, where they are transforming supportive cancer care through dynamic collaborations with diverse community partners. They empower people living with, and impacted by, cancer on every step of their journey. And the Cancer Survivors Park is a beacon for those making their way to The Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

1500 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Health-care facility

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Ottawa City Woodshop (NEW)

The building that stands at 430 Gladstone was built in 1910 as a Livery (horse and carriage depot) to support one of Ottawa`s top hotels, The Alexandria. Ottawa City Woodshop purchased the property in 2024, providing a home for unban woodworking in the heart of Ottawa.

430 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Built 1910 · Historical landmark, Studio

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Ottawa Glassblowing Co Op

Founded in 2019, the Ottawa Glassblowing Co-op is located in the heart of Ottawa near Little Italy. Their mandate is to foster a glassblowing co-operative that operates inclusively to support the artistic creativity, learning and growth of its members and to educate the public in the art of glass. Come and see glassblowing demos by local artists!

957C Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Commercial, Educational facility

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Ottawa Jail Hostel

The Carleton County Jail was built in 1862 and was run as a prison for 110 years, with room for approximately 150 prisoners. In 1972, the jail was shut down due to inhumane conditions. But it was repurposed and opened a year later as this hostel. After a night in a real cell block, you can visit Ottawa’s main sites.

75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1862 · Henry Horsey · Victorian · Commercial, Courthouse

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Ottawa Little Theatre

The Ottawa Little Theatre, founded in 1913, is Canada’s longest continuously running community theatre. During Doors Open Ottawa, visitors will receive a guided, behind-the-scenes tour from one of the theatre’s dedicated volunteers. The tour will reflect an actor’s experience from first rehearsal to opening night and feature the talented production team who support them on that journey.

400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1972 · W.E. Fancott · Theatre

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Ottawa Main Mosque

The Ottawa Muslim Association and the Ottawa Mosque was incorporated in 1964 as a charitable organization, with its first phase completed in 1970. The Ottawa Mosque is the first and the oldest mosque in the city, and is one of the oldest in Canada. Its distinct architectural design includes a two-storey prayer hall, library, minaret, central dome and multi-purpose basement.

251 Northwestern Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1973 · International · Place of worship

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Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters

Opened in 2005, the 9,290-square-metre (100,000-square-foot) Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility that houses all paramedic operations (except for medical dispatching), a vehicle depot and administrative area for the service. This was the first LEED-certified building in Ottawa. Each day, more than 75 emergency vehicles are deployed to serve the communities of the nation’s capital.

2495 Don Reid Drive, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 2005 · Green building, Health-care facility

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Ottawa School Of Art

Located in the ByWard Market, this school is in a four-storey, three-bay stone building of solid appearance with a richly decorated principal façade. During Doors Open Ottawa, visitors can join school staff and students in the lobby as they celebrate the school’s 145th anniversary, or take a guided tour. Throughout the day, art and artifacts will be on display.

35 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1917 · Ontario Gothic · Educational facility, Gallery

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Ottawa Valley Grain Products

Ottawa Valley Grain Products is a cornerstone building in the heart of Carp that reflects the village's strong agricultural roots and heritage. The building — a working mill — is a relatively simple structure that houses grain processing and milling equipment at its core, where they still grind grain to make flour and barley products. This business remains family owned.

405 Donald B. Munro Drive, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Food and drink

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Ottawa Visitor Centre (NEW)

Located at the corner of Elgin and Queen Streets, the Ottawa Visitor Centre is the capital’s in-destination hub, welcoming visitors and inviting residents to rediscover their city. In 2026, Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary with festival and event programming throughout the year. Chat with tourism experts and learn more about Ottawa’s unique history and the ways to celebrate this wonderful city!

Built 1890 · Central Chambers National Historic Site of Canada · Queen Anne revival · Government building, Historical landmark, Studio

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Public Works Big Wheels Expo

The Public Works Big Wheels Expo offers kids of all ages an exciting chance to get a closer look at the trucks and equipment behind the city’s public works. Come and explore some of the city’s mightiest machines. Meet the fleet and climb into the driver’s seat — from garbage trucks and snowplows to sidewalk sweepers and road painting trucks.

300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

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Rideau Hall

Rideau Hall has been the official residence of every Governor General of Canada since 1867, and their workplace since 1940. It has nearly two centuries of history and has become an important gathering place and site of official activities. The grounds, the building and its interiors have evolved over time to reflect/reinforce Rideau Hall’s identity as a national symbol.

1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1838 · Thomas Mc, Kay · Government building, Historical landmark, Historical house

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Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Ottawa area that treats injured and orphaned wild mammals and reptiles. Approximately 1,500 animals are admitted each year. Visitors will receive a tour of the centre and see wildlife being fed and treated behind one-way viewing windows. There will also be several display booths and outdoor activities. Registration required.

Registration required

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Rogers Tv 1

This single-storey building is home to the tv Rogers and Rogers tv community production studios, where they create 300 original hours of programming every year. Come and visit the studios and learn more about the fascinating world of television. Check out their volunteer opportunities. Or suggest an idea for programming you’d like to see developed here.

475 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Commercial

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Royal Canadian Mint

Headquartered in the historical building where the Mint was founded in 1908, this facility produces hand-crafted commemorative coins, gold and silver bullion, medals and medallions. A tour of the operations explains the many different coin manufacturing technologies. For an unforgettable souvenir, hold a 24-karat pure gold bar worth over $700,000.

320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1908 · Attraction, Commercial, Government building, Historical landmark

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Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has guided learning for specialist physicians so they can deliver the best health care for all. This landmark building, which overlooks the Rideau Canal, is a classically inspired structure — featuring impressive stained glass and an interior courtyard. It was formerly a monastery for the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood.

774 Echo Drive, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1921 · Alphonse Contant · Classical revival · Educational facility, Health-care facility

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School Of Photographic Arts Ottawa

Designed by Hobin Architecture, the new School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) building was completed in just 43 days in the heart of Little Italy. The contemporary, purpose-built design is quintessential to the development of photography, with room for the SPAO Centre Gallery, classrooms and the most well-appointed darkroom in the Ottawa region.

77 Pamilla Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Hobin Architecture · Educational facility

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Scouts Canada National Museum

Visit this unique museum to view collections that show how scouting contributed to Canada’s heritage while helping to develop youth into valued citizens. See displays of photos, uniforms, badges, scrapbooks, diaries and other memorabilia. The museum also houses their own amateur radio station (VE3SHQ), which allows youth to participate in the largest on-air and on-the-internet scout gatherings in the world.

1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Museum

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South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque

The South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque is excited to participate in this year’s Doors Open Ottawa, welcoming visitors to explore their beautiful and vibrant community space. Come and tour the facilities, including the spacious prayer halls, serene meditation areas and versatile community spaces that serve as hubs for learning, worship and social engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.

3020 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Sunday only

Place of worship

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Southminster United Church

The exterior of the Southminster United Church is Nepean sandstone, the same stone used for the Parliament Buildings. The entrance ends at a pointed arch gate that leads into the church porch, which opens into the narthex. Beyond is the nave, which consists of five bays on each side, a central aisle and smaller aisles on each side.

15 Aylmer Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1932 · J. Albert Ewart · Gothic revival · Place of worship

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Sri Sathya Sai Baba Spiritual Centre Of Ottawa Carleton

This site is a unique, non-denominational place of worship. Sathya Sai Baba’s life message is to "love all, serve all" and "help ever, hurt never," strongly promoting the unity of faiths as depicted through symbols and messages on the centre’s pillar. During your Doors Open visit, explore the stupa at the entrance, the main prayer hall, library and classrooms.

1694 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1997 · Place of worship

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St Andrews Presbyterian

Having outgrown an earlier church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian was constructed in 1872 with wood provided by Ottawa lumber baron, J.R. Booth. Of note are the splendid stained-glass windows and the high vaulted ceilings. The raised pulpit is uniquely placed along the west wall. This placement follows the Scottish Presbyterian tradition that sees the ministers as teachers, with children around them.

82 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1872 · Gothic revival · Place of worship

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St John The Evangelist Anglican

This red brick building is a familiar Ottawa landmark. Note the separate entrance for the community thrift shop, while another door is the way into The Well — a day program for women. Throughout the summer, their Indigenous Engagement Coordinator offers smudging each Sunday. The bell can be heard throughout the neighbourhood. Music can also often be heard when passing by.

154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario

Place of worship

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St Mary The Virgin Blackburn

Although St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn no longer offers Sunday services, it is available for use as a venue for musical presentations, art shows, a coffee house and more. Over the years, many changes and upgrades have been made. The stained-glass window was donated following the World Wars. The adjacent cemetery, too, pays homage to generations of area settlers.

2750 Navan Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1879 · Place of worship

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St Marys Anglican Church

This church was built after Old St. Mary's at Pinhey's Point was deemed structurally unsafe. Many of the pews and other interior fixtures are from the former church. Old St Mary's was the first Anglican church in the Ottawa diocese and is the oldest church in the Ottawa area. Of note are the stained-glass windows and the lovely wooden interior.

2574 Sixth Line Road

Built 1909 · Place of worship

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Suntech Greenhouses Ltd

Suntech is a commercial greenhouse that supplies Ottawa's grocery stores with tomatoes and cucumbers. They use hydroponics to reduce water consumption and give exact nutrients to the plants in conjunction with LED lights in certain crops. They also focus on providing the highest quality vegetables to local markets, meaning that their carbon footprint is reduced. Don’t miss the tasting tables!

5541 Doyle Road, Manotick, Ontario

Built 1999 · Commercial, Food and drink, Farm

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Supreme Court Of Canada

A tour of this site by one of the guide-interpreters is a unique way to learn about the building, its massive scale and commanding entrance hall. Architect Ernest Cormier’s art deco design enhances the natural beauty of the exquisite woods and marble interior. For Doors Open, only the Grand Entrance Hall, the judges’ gallery and the courtroom will be open.

301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1939 · Ernest Cormier · Art deco · Courthouse, Government building, Historical landmark

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The Ottawa Hospitals New Campus (NEW)

Jump inside the blueprints to tour a full-scale, furnished mock-up of the patient room-of-the-future and other key room designs for The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus. Guided tours by hospital planning staff will take you behind the scenes of Ottawa’s state-of-the-art hospital plans and how we’re designing spaces. Tours are available in English and French. Registration required.

250 City Centre Avenue · Registration required

Built 2026 · Health-care facility, Studio

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Trinity Anglican Church

Designed by Ottawa architect L. Fennings Taylor, Trinity Anglican Church has occupied the corner of Cameron Avenue and Bank Street in Old Ottawa South since 1926. Today’s visitors are invited to view its unique stained-glass windows, especially the Great Resurrection Window installed in 1973 behind the altar, and to learn about its exceptional Casavant pipe organ, dedicated in 1963.

1230 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Built 1926 · L. Fennings Taylor · Place of worship

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Trott

The capital region’s only therapeutic riding facility accredited by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association provides therapeutic riding lessons and equine-assisted programming for children and adults with physical, developmental and learning disabilities. Situated on over 8 hectares (20 acres) of pasture and trails, this fully accessible facility includes an indoor and outdoor arena, box stalls and a classroom for additional programming.

8 hectares (20 acres) of pasture and trails

Educational facility, Health-care facility

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University Of Ottawa Heart Institute (NEW)

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. For Doors Open Ottawa, participants can learn more about heart health, including our One Million Hearts screening initiative, and go on a self-guided tour of Cardiac Imaging. There are a limited number of spots for tour (ages 16+ only). Registration required.

40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only · Registration required

Built 1976 · Contemporary · Educational facility, Health-care facility

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University Of Ottawa Press

The Studio at the University of Ottawa Press is a dynamic place for ideas, creation and encounters. Located at the downtown Sun Life Financial Centre with accessible facilities, the Studio is home to publishing professionals who work alongside authors. This downtown Ottawa base serves as a forum for the university community, members of government, non-profit organizations and the reading public.

99 Bank Street · Saturday only

Commercial

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University Of Ottawa Skills And Simulation Centre

The University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre houses four state-of-the-art simulation rooms, including two operating rooms, one intensive-care room and a labour and delivery suite/emergency room. Computer-driven mannequins that can breathe, talk, bleed and respond to medication help recreate patient care within the hospital, providing professionals with hands-on training and experience.

725 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario · Saturday only

Educational facility, Health-care facility

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Vanier Museopark

The only French-language museum in Ottawa, the Vanier Museopark is a non-profit organization in the heart of Vanier, a popular neighbourhood near downtown Ottawa that celebrates the rich heritage and history of its community. Through exhibits, talks, workshops, school programs and interpretive tours, they enable visitors to discover and learn about the habits and customs of the local Francophonie.

300 Pères-Blancs Avenue

Museum

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Wallis House

Wallis House enjoys a rich and complex history. Constructed in 1873 as one of Ottawa’s first hospitals, it has been repurposed over the years as a seminary for aspiring priests, the Women’s Royal Canadian Navy Service and a shelter for veterans returning from the Second World War. It was saved from possible demolition and converted into loft-style condos/rentals in 1996.

589 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Built 1873 · Health-care facility, Historical landmark, Military, Private residence

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Watsons Mill

Built in 1860 along the shores of the Rideau River, Watson’s Mill remains active as a water-powered flour mill. Nearby Dickinson House, built in 1867, displays the heritage home of the past mill owners. Dickinson Square is the only industrial heritage site in Ottawa. The site comes to life through tours by costumed interpreters and milling demonstrations.

5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, Ontario

Built 1860 · Victorian · Attraction, Historical landmark, Museum, Farm

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FAQ

Is Doors Open Ottawa free?

Yes, admission to all participating Doors Open Ottawa sites is completely free. Some sites may charge for value-added tours or gift shop items, but general access during the event is always free of charge.

When is Doors Open Ottawa 2026?

Doors Open Ottawa 2026 takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 6–7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note that some sites are only open on one of the two days.

How many buildings are participating in Doors Open Ottawa 2026?

89 buildings and sites across Ottawa are participating in Doors Open Ottawa 2026, including 17 new sites that are opening their doors for the first time.

Do I need to register for Doors Open Ottawa?

Most sites do not require registration — just show up. However, a few sites such as the Diefenbunker, The Ottawa Hospital's New Campus, and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute require advance registration.

What is Doors Open Ontario?

Doors Open Ontario is a provincewide heritage tourism program run by the Ontario Heritage Trust that gives the public free access to explore heritage properties across the province. 2026 marks the program's 25th anniversary season.

How many buildings should I visit in one day?

The organizers recommend visiting 5 to 6 buildings per day. This gives you enough time to explore each site without rushing.

Can I take photos at Doors Open Ottawa sites?

Photography is allowed at most participating sites. Check individual site listings for any restrictions.

Information may change. If you spot anything outdated or incorrect, let us know.

Information may change. Please verify details on the official website before attending.

Event Details

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 06:00 AM
to Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Various Locations Across Ottawa
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