Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

Historical Walking Tour

Administrator — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:00:05 +0000

Do you want to learn more about Stouffville? Join us on a guided historic walk of the Town Centre. Beginning at the Clock Tower you will be led through the park, to the creek, and along some of Stouffville’s most interesting streets. Tours depart at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. only. Dress for the weather!

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

Administrator — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:33:43 +0000

Whitchurch – Stouffville has participated in Doors Open for 4 years, and in 2009 Doors Open Whitchurch – Stouffville will be showcasing a selection of local ‘treasures’.

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville is co-ordinated by the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum with the help of numerous volunteers.

Sponsors:

How can I volunteer to help?

Administrator — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:53:25 +0000

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville is looking for volunteers to help out with our event. If you are interested please contact the Whitshurch-Stouffville Museum at (905) 727- 8954 or 1-888-290-0337. If you are interested in enrollng your site for next year, please read ‘Enrolling Your Site.’

Sponsors:

What are this year’s sites?

Administrator — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:24:06 +0000

The Latcham Gallery
Whistle Radio (CIWS 102.7FM)
Historical Walking Tour
Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment – 19 on the Park
Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services Station 5-1
Altona Mennonite Meeting House & Cemetary
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum
Springvale
Industrial Heritage at Bruce’s Mill
Richmond Hill Live Steamers
Charlinda Belgian Chocolates
Cedar Beach Pavillion

What is Doors Open?

Administrator — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:06:16 +0000

Doors Open is a celebration of community heritage. This event is open to all and admission is always FREE. Since 2002, Doors Open events have attracted people from all across Ontario. Residents and visitors are invited to discover Ontario’s hidden heritage treasures, some of which have never been open to the public.

In order to participate in Doors Open, a site is required to have historic, architectural or cultural significance. Sites can include: commercial buildings, places of worship, cemeteries, inns, schools, factories, theatres, boats, museums, fire halls, railway stations, lookouts, industrial sites, private homes, and the list goes on.

About Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

WhiStle Radio (CIWS 102.7 FM)

Administrator — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:13:09 +0000

Tune into WhiStle Radio during Doors Open for LIVE updates!

Founded in 2008, WhiStle Radio is located in a 1930s storefront (a former menswear and shoe shop) attached to an 1860s Main Street house. Stouffville’s newest media phenomenon uses 21st-century computer technology to generate, broadcast and webcast radio from hand-built studios. See volunteer-operated, community-based radio in action!

Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum

Administrator — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:10:08 +0000

Take a behind-the-scenes tour to discover how community treasures are preserved. While on site, experience rural life in the 19th century by touring the restored pioneer log cabin, Victorian farmhouse, barn, restored classroom, an exhibit of 19th century storefronts, the heritage gardens and the 2009 exhibit, “You Asked For It”.

Springvale Church

Administrator — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:11:08 +0000

Springvale, established in the early 19th century, was initially known as Second Markham Baptist Church. The original 1868 brick building remains as part of a new 70,000-square-foot facility; its interior will eventually be fully restored. See a historical display and early furnishings, and tour the new development.

Charlinda Belgian Chocolates

Administrator — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:00:18 +0000

Constructed in 1954 as a bowling alley and billiards hall, today this building is home to Charlinda Belgian Chocolates. Owners Charlotte and Linda put their minds (and names) together nearly two decades ago to create this Stouffville treasure. See a photo display, bowling pins and balls, bar stools and the original ice cream fountain bar!

The Latcham Gallery

Administrator — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:03:18 +0000

Located in a 1977 building designed by award-winning architect Eugene Janiss, this public art gallery exhibits work by contemporary Ontario artists. With staff on hand to answer questions, take the Stouffville Sculpture Walk to experience a distinctive collection of work by renowned Canadian sculptors. View other exhibitions as well.