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DOORS OPEN Halton Region

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2015


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Doors Open HALTON REGION

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HALTON HILLS Trafalgar Rd

401

Campbellville Rd

407

Regional Rd 25

Tremaine Rd

Appleby Line

Walkers Line

MILTON

Guelph Line

Cedar Springs Rd

McNiven Rd

401

Derry Rd

OAKVILLE

403

QEW

Bronte Rd

Dundas St Burloak Dr

Brant St

BURLINGTON

Third Line

407

Winston Churchill Blvd

SEE pAGES 8 & 9 for detailed maps, or online at: www.DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca (Events-Halton Region) & www.doburlington.com (Featured Events) @doorsopenhalton doorsopenhalton

Winston Churchill Blvd

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Doors Open Halton Region

Doors Open Ontario

Halton Region invites you to share its rich heritage, cultural diversity and stunning natural beauty as its many communities open their doors to residents and visitors alike. From the urban communities of Burlington and Oakville on Lake Ontario’s shore to the rural splendor of Halton Hills, and the fast growing town of Milton, there is much to explore. Museums, public buildings, private homes and businesses, industrial complexes, places of worship, and even a wooden sailing ship are all waiting to be discovered, and hundreds of volunteers are waiting to tell their stories.

Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of broadly defined community heritage. Each year, from April to October, residents and visitors are invited to discover first-hand Ontario’s hidden heritage treasures, some of which have never been open to the public. These can include heritage buildings and sites, gardens and landscapes, places of worship, and areas of industrial heritage among others. The 2015 Doors Open theme is: play. Endure. Inspire. Ontario’s sports heritage. Many of our sites will be showcasing the people, places and events that have been influential to the history of competitive sport in Ontario.

The Doors Open Halton Region committee would like to acknowledge Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, and Visit Oakville for their generous support of our event.

Doors Open HALTON REGION

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Doors Open OAKVILLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Bronte Commercial Fishermen's Memorial East side of Bronte Harbour, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Situated on the pathway to Bronte Pier and Lighthouse in Heritage Waterfront Park, this beautiful granite memorial was constructed in memory of the Bronte Commercial Fishermen who ventured onto the lake in good weather and bad to set and lift their nets to earn a living catching fish.

Canadian Forces Armoury Oakville 90 Thomas Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Built in the late 1920s by the owners of the Gibson House Hotel, this structure has over the years been a dairy and a bowling alley. It was purchased in 1933 by the Department of National Defense for use as an armoury. Today, it supports the operational requirements of Canadian Forces reserve and cadet units.

Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum Glen Abbey Golf Club, 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Tour the exhibits, learn about the history of the game, show off your skills on the putting green and bring along golf-related artifacts for free identification and appraisal by the museum’s knowledgeable historians!

Lyon’s Log Cabin Near 97 Forsythe Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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This simple log cabin was constructed circa 1820 and was originally located on Trafalgar Road north of the Queen Elizabeth Way. Discovered in 1968, the building was moved to Oakville Harbour and reassembled in 1980. Visit the cabin to see the extensive restoration recently completed by the Town of Oakville.

The Meeting House 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario (*Sunday only, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.)

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Originally constructed for the Lear Corporation as a Windstar plant, this multipurpose facility is now the home base for The Meeting House Church as well as the facility that oversees the logistics for 16 other sites located around Ontario. It is also a hopping rental venue!

Merrick Thomas House Lakeside Park, Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Doors Open OAKVILLE

Built in 1829 and moved to its present site in 1955, Thomas House is a fine example of a settler’s second house. The one-and-a-half-storey clapboard structure with saltbox roofline, typical of its period, is constructed of white pine logs squared into 12-inch-by-12-inch timbers on a fieldstone foundation. The Oakville Historical Society now operates the house.

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Doors Open OAKVILLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Oakville Greenhouse 1100 Cornwall Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Twenty five hundred square foot Conservatory is open to the public and is available by permit for special occasion and small wedding party photography. Over 150,000 annuals are grown in the 13,000 square foot Greenhouse, supplying the majority of the plant materials for seasonal horticultural displays around town, including many heirloom varieties for heritage gardens. Home of the Oakville Junior Garden, Oakville Horticultural Society.

Oakville Historical Society Archives 110 King Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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The Cottages, located on the north side of the Erchless Estate, were erected in the mid-1950s. Now equipped with environmental control systems, they provide the historical society with archival storage, a library and display space. During Doors Open, visitors can explore displays entitled Pioneer Days and Great Lake Schooners.

Oakville Masonic Hall 125 Thomas Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Masons have been active in Oakville since the early 1800s. Built in 1924, this hall was designed by Brother Connery, an architect and member of the organization. Don’t miss your guided tour through this fine example of beaux arts-style architecture.

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate 8 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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This four-acre property includes the circa-1858 home of Oakville’s founding family, the Chisholms, restored to its 1925 appearance, as well as a coach house and gardener’s cottage. Around 1856, R.K. Chisholm constructed the site’s two-storey custom house and bank, the first Oakville branch of the Bank of Toronto. The property is now home to the Oakville Museum.

Oakville's First post Office 11

Lakeside Park, at the corner of Front and Thomas Streets, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) This little building served as the town's first post office from 1835 to 1836. In the early 1950s, it was saved from demolition and moved to Lakeside Park where it became a museum. Come and see the results of recent restoration work.

Oakville Yacht Squadron Lighthouse 97 Forsythe Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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This lighthouse was built to replace the original 1836 structure that was destroyed by massive waves in 1886. In 1960, the Canadian Department of Transportation replaced the lighthouse with a modern steel structure, abandoning the original lighthouse. Members of the Oakville Yacht Squadron and concerned local residents salvaged the old lighthouse and moved it to its present location.

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Doors Open OAKVILLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

palermo Schoolhouse 2431 Dundas Street West, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Palermo had a school as early as 1812, and subsequent schools were built in 1844 and 1875 and rebuilt after storm damage in 1942. The present schoolhouse, which the Trafalgar Township Historical Society restored, incorporates the cornerstone, floorboards and some windows from the 1875 schoolhouse. It now houses the Trafalgar archives and one-room schoolhouse museum.

Queen Elizabeth park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Housed in a renovated, repurposed high school, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre is a unique multi-purpose LEEDS-certified recreation, arts and culture facility that opened in spring 2012. In celebration of Doors Open and Culture Days, our community partners/members will provide free interactive activities for all ages. Enjoy free family entertainment, live music, art activities, dance and more!

Schooner Anitra Oakville Club, 56 Water Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Designed by Montye Macrae and built in Hamilton in 1926, the wooden schooner Anitra is known as the Queen of Lake Ontario. Visitors are welcome to come aboard and discover the joys of sailing and racing, and see how the Anitra was constructed.

Sovereign House 7 West River Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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This house, completed in 1846, was built for Charles Sovereign, a local justice of the peace, and moved to its present location in 1988. Renowned author Mazo de la Roche lived here between 1910 and 1915. The Bronte Historical Society now operates the house. Take a guided tour, see a show by local artists and enjoy spectacular views of Bronte Harbour.

St. John's United Church (*Saturday only) 262 Randall Street, Oakville, Ontario

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Dedicated in 1878, this Victorian Gothic church has been renovated many times in the last 132 years. The church today is a beautiful mix of Gothic and modern amenities, with a welcoming sanctuary for all in the heart of downtown Oakville.

St. Jude's Anglican Church 160 William Street, Oakville (*Saturday only)

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Doors Open OAKVILLE

St Jude’s was established in 1839 and has been in the present building since 1883. The bell tower, completed in 1896, houses a set of nine chimes cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, England. The tower clock, installed in 1906, is wound by hand once a week. Extensive renovations were completed in 1956 and again in 1987.

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Doors Open OAKVILLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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In 1891, the Anglican Order of the Sisters of the Church opened a school for girls in Toronto. By 1909, the school “St. Mildred’s College” moved to 36 Walmer Rd. and remained at that location until 1969 when the Sisters of the Church were asked to take over the administration of the Lightbourn School in Oakville. In 1923, Ruth Lightbourn began teaching the daughters of Oakville residents in her parent’s home on Dunn Street, moving a number of times before it’s current location at 1080 Linbrook Rd., in 1960. In 1969 the 2 schools amalgamated and today St. Mildred’s Lightbourn School celebrates 125 years of educating girls from pre-school to grade 12.

Shaarei-Beth El Congregation 186 Morrison Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Beth El was founded in 1955 by 15 Jewish families. The 1982 amalgamation with Burlington created Shaarei-Beth El (Gates of House of God). The synagogue features some beautiful stained-glass windows. Drop in during the religious service or enjoy a tour.

Town Square (Heritage Walking Tours) Meet at 212 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Doors Open OAKVILLE

Meet at 212 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario Drop by our Doors Open information table and pick up a map/brochure. Then join a heritage walking tour led by Oakville Historical Society volunteers that will feature the exteriors of many of Oakville’s oldest buildings and homes, some dating back to the 1820s. Tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Neyagawa Blvd

OAKVILLE 13 Dundas St W

Dundas St W

Upper Middle Rd

Upper Middle Rd

3

QEW

QEW

Kerr St

Fourth Line

Randall St

Rebecca St

8

18

21 George St

William St

Thomas St

Kerr St

4 15 12

2

King Front

10 6 11

Lakeshore Rd W

1

Ch

Lakeshore Rd E

Bronte Rd

16

9

Navy St

Water St

Third Line

Bridge Rd

Dorval Dr

Speers Rd

14

BURLINGTON QEW

Q Fairview St

Maple Ave

Fairview St

32 42

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Lakeshore Rd

Martha St

James St Pearl St

John St

41

Elizabeth St

33

31 37

Maria St

39 Locust St

Nelson Ave

Brock Ave

Maple Ave

38

C

34

35 Burlington Ave

Hager Ave

Caroline St

Ontario St

Victoria Ave

Brant St

Baldwin St

36 Pine St

40

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Hwy 25

43

Winston Churchill Blvd

17

Church St

Dunn St

21

King St

20

46

Main St

Hwy 7

HALTON HILLS 23

Wildwood Rd

Front St

GEORGETOWN

Princess Anne Dr

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28 25

QEW

27 Main St South

Trafalgar Rd

Maple Ave

Eighth Line

Caroline St Martha St

St GLEN WILLIAMS Prince S t Main

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New St

Mountainview Rd South

dall St

44

Steeles Ave

Hwy 25

Cornwall Rd

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Bronte St

Appleby Line

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Tremaine Rd

45

QEW

George St

401

James Snow Parkway

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Thomson Rd S

403

Martin St

Trafalgar Rd

MILTON

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Steeles Ave

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akeshore Rd

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Doors Open HALTON HILLS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Colonel John Roaf Barber Armoury 91 Todd Road, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Built in 1990 to replace the 1860s drill shed, this armoury was named for John Roaf Barber, a local MPP, former reeve of Georgetown and a colonel in the local militia. The building houses both the Lorne Scots Infantry Reserve Unit and the cadets. Tours and First World War-related military displays will be available.

Credit River Anglers Association Glen Williams Park, Main Street, Glen Williams, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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The Credit River has been a source of sustenance and sport for millennia. Join the sport fishing enthusiasts at the river for live demonstrations and fly tying. Give it a try and you may catch a whopper! Learn about the group’s work in nurturing the Credit as a healthy fish habitat. Go to www.craa.on.ca for a sneak peek.

Devereaux House & Heritage Baseball Collection 11494 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Restored in 2009, the main floor of this classic 19th century Ontario gothic farmhouse is decorated to the early 20th century and available to the public for receptions. On display will be one of Ontario’s finest private baseball collections, with gloves and catcher's equipment from the 1920s & 1930s. Uniforms, programs and pictures from men’s and ladies ball teams from the 1980’s will also be featured.

Georgetown Lawnbowling Club Corner of William and Edith Sreet, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Sporting history is prominent in this friendly club which proudly celebrates its 108th year of operation! Even older is the log cabin which was moved to the site to serve as the quaint clubhouse. Visitors will see that the sport is similar to curling on grass and requires more skill and strategy than one might think! There may be an opportunity to try a few bowls. (No need to wear the traditional white togs....)

Georgetown Racquet Club 215 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Established in 1975, this private sports club is unique in being non-profit and volunteeroperated. GRC offers squash, tennis, weight and exercise equipment, yoga and ping pong. The family-oriented facility boasts the development of some of the country’s best players-Melanie Jans and Andrew Jones. “Fun, Fitness and Friendship” is our motto!

Halton Hills Sports Museum 221 Guelph Street, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Through extensive, interactive and mixed media displays, the Museum commemorates provincial, national and international athletic achievements by local residents and spotlights volunteers and the growth of sport groups from all eras and all sports in Halton Hills. Come and relive the skill, the passion and the glory!

Doors Open HALTON HILLS

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Doors Open HALTON HILLS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Halton Hills Library and Cultural Centre 9 Church Street, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

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The newly renovated centre includes three municipal cultural facilities – a library, art gallery and theatre. A focus for art and literature for over 100 years, the signature building was created as a church and later given to the people of Georgetown for use as a library. • Sisnett Lobby - Images of Sport exhibition by local artists and from private collections. Slip into the Helson Gallery to view the current show and original Congregational church sanctuary with beautiful leaded, stained glass windows. • John Elliott Theatre - Love to sing, dance and put on a show? Imagine preparing for your stage debut with a behind the scenes theatre tour. • Georgetown Branch Library – Tour this stunning LEED certified building with Local History Archives, welcoming lounges and lively children’s spaces. Check out the green features (video).

Mold-Masters Sportsplex 221 Guelph Street, Georgetown, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Take a family friendly behind the scenes tour of this new LEED certified sport centre and note the green building features, including a charging station for electric cars. Learn how ice is made and pose for a picture on a Zamboni! Local sport memorabilia will be displayed.

TransCanada’s Halton Hills Energy Generating Station 30

7870 Sixth Line S. (south of Steeles Ave), Halton Hills, Ontario (*Sunday only - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) The natural gas-fired plant uses state of the art low emissions technology to generate power for up to 600,000 homes. Outdoor industrial tour and information session; wear walking shoes. Safety equipment will be provided. No children under 16 please and it is recommended that people with pacemakers do not attend.

Doors Open HALTON HILLS

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Doors Open BURLINGTON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Founded in 1978, the Art Gallery of Burlington is the seventh-largest public art gallery in Ontario. Its fully equipped studios are home to seven active arts and craft guilds. Come and discover why we can brag that “Creativity Lives Here.” Exhibitions during Doors Open include In Spirit in the Lee-Chin Family Gallery as well as Thrown in the Perry Gallery.

Burlington Central High School 1433 Baldwin Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Secondary education began in Burlington in 1906, when classes were held in the old Central Public School. A separate high school building was completed in 1922, and several additions between 1929 and 1969 increased it to its present size. Visit Burlington’s first high school and learn about the contributions its graduates have made to Burlington’s development and its sport history.

Burlington Masonic Centre 463 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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The original building, constructed between 1850 and 1853, housed James Allen’s carriage-making business, which produced many of the horse carts and sleighs for the Hamilton Street Railway. The Masons purchased the building in 1909 and expanded it in 1953-54. The lodge room and banquet room are on the second floor; the first floor is rented for commercial purposes.

Different Drummer Books 503 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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This beautiful three-storey brick house was constructed in 1906 for Elgin Harris, the young publisher and editor of the Burlington Gazette. He published that paper for 57 years, from 1899 until 1956. He was also Burlington’s reeve in 1921 and mayor in 1923-24. Since 1975, the building has housed Different Drummer Books, one of Canada’s most cherished independent bookstores.

Gingerbread House Gardens 1375 Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Visit this lovely Victorian garden and learn about the Queen Anne-style home built in 1893 by Alfred B. Coleman, general contractor and lumber dealer. Coleman also built Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto, several of the buildings on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition, the Brant Inn, The Brant Hotel, many homes in Burlington and in Florida.

Holy protection Ukrainian Catholic Church 419 Pearl Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Burlington’s only Ukrainian Catholic Church was built in 1975. Located on the site of the original St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, it is home to a congregation that was established in 1953. Come and explore the church’s unique architecture and iconography, as well as cultural displays in the adjacent hall.

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Doors Open BURLINGTON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Discover Burlington’s rich cultural past and early foundations at the Joseph Brant Museum. This museum houses a collection of locally and nationally significant historical costumes, artifacts and archival materials. Explore the evolution of sporting equipment and learn about significant Burlington athletes. Play and learn about the game of lacrosse – one of the oldest team sports in North America.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Captain Joseph Brant’s daughter, Elizabeth, donated part of the Crown land he was granted for services rendered during the American Revolution for the construction of St. Luke’s Church. Completed in 1834 and consecrated in 1838, St. Luke’s is the oldest church in Burlington. View the many stained-glass windows and carvings.

Église Saint philippe 472 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Built in 1875 by James Cushie Bent, this church was purchased in 1968 by the Roman Catholic Church to serve the local francophone congregation as the Église Saint-Philippe. The church blends a simple Gothic revival style – evident in the Gothic-arched windows and door – with an Italianate square tower with bull’s-eye windows.

Spencer Smith park 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Lakeshore Road ran directly on the shoreline and during rough waters, the road was often flooded. The federal government built a seawall and filled in the land between the road and the shore which formed the park area and named it Lakeside Park. Burlington Horticultural Society, headed by their president, Spencer Smith (a prominent businessman) maintained the park and it was renamed in his honour in 1942.

Tourism Burlington 414 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Tourism Burlington offers residents and visitors lots of valuable information. So much to see and do in Burlington – history, culture, events and more! During Doors Open Burlington, explore educational displays (including the Freeman Station display) where you and your family can learn about the city’s history. And don’t miss the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame that celebrates prominent local athletes.

Vintage Motors In the parking lot at 638 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario (*Saturday only)

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Doors Open BURLINGTON

Visit the Central Public School grounds and explore some fascinating vintage vehicles! The City of Burlington purchased a fire truck in 1925 for $5,100. It was used as an emergency pump truck by the city’s Public Works Department for many years. During Doors Open, come and view other classic/vintage cars, some of which were sold at Burlington dealerships.

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Doors Open MILTON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm (*except where noted)

Country Heritage park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Country Heritage Park is an 80-acre site depicting a rural crossroads community reflective of the past 185 years, complete with historic buildings, fairgrounds, and a story built into the fabric of the innovators and entrepreneurs who built the foundations of modern food and farming, and help guide its future even today. Nestled in the shadow of the Niagara Escarpment, and on the western frontier of the fastest growing community in Canada, CHP provides a unique rural-urban bridge to the more than seven-million residents of the GTA. From machinery to buildings to fields and food, CHP has something for everyone.

Mattamy National Cycling Centre 2015 Pan Am Boulevard, Milton, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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This world-class Category 1 indoor 250-metre (820-foot) timber cycling track was designed to international requirements. It is the new home of the Canadian cycling team and only the second such facility in North America. It also includes community recreational space that boasts a fitness centre, 300-metre (984-foot) walking/jogging track and three courts for volleyball, basketball and badminton.

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1010 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario (*Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) The Milton Centre for the Arts is the community's cornerstone for creativity – and now home to The Milton Public Library. Join us during Doors Open for self-guided tours of the library’s First World War exhibits and displays. In addition, the Milton Concert Band will perform First World War-era music in the MinMaxx Hall Theatre from 1 to 2 p.m.

Milton Town Hall 150 Mary Street, Milton, Ontario (*Sunday only)

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Doors Open MILTON

Formerly the Halton County Court and Jail, this site’s castellated design was meant to be fortress-like. The jail and yard were added in 1877, the Land Registry Office in 1915. All are built from Niagara Escarpment limestone. The Town of Milton took over the property in the 1980s, and built a large addition in 2009. Three executions took place here.

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Doors Open HALTON REGION

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DOORS OPEN Halton Region

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2015 www.DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca (Events-Halton Region) & www.doburlington.com (Featured Events) @doorsopenhalton

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