Doors Open Barrie showcases the history and architecture of our city and celebrates some of the places that make our city special. Each year, communities across Ontario dedicate a day for local sites of interest to be opened to the public for free tours. Doors Open Barrie will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Doors Open is hosted by the City of Barrie in partnership with the City’s Heritage Committee and the Ontario Heritage Trust.
2026 Sites
Please check back for the list of 2026 Doors Open Barrie sites. Applications from sites wanting to participate in Doors Open Barrie were accepted until Monday, July 6, 2026. The site participation guide remains available for reference.
About Doors Open
Doors Open Ontario is an Ontario Heritage Trust program inviting communities across the province to open the doors, gates and courtyards of their unique and most fascinating cultural sites so residents and visitors can see inside! It’s a chance to explore Ontario’s heritage treasures at free public events across the province.
The program was launched in 2002 to create access, awareness and excitement about the province’s heritage and it provides unique opportunities to explore and enjoy some of the most interesting places in Ontario cities, towns and villages.