Doors Open Richmond Hill
Discover the Story Behind Every Door
Doors Open Richmond Hill is an event in conjunction with Richmond Hill Studio Tour that gives the public free access to explore fascinating cultural properties across the City of Richmond Hill. It showcases the historic buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure, and landscapes that shape and define our community. This event is part of Doors Open Ontario, launched in 2002 by the Ontario Heritage Trust.
Thank you to all who attended Doors Open Richmond Hill 2025. Thank you to the participating sites and community partners that opened their doors!
Doors Open Richmond Hill 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 9.
Further information will be shared in Fall 2025.
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The first Doors Open Day (La Journée Portes Ouvertes) took place in France in 1984. The idea soon spread to neighbouring countries. In 2003, all 50 signatory states of the European Cultural Convention participated in European Heritage Days. In 2002, the Ontario Heritage Trust launched Doors Open Ontario, the first provincewide event of its kind in Canada, attracting visitors to unique heritage sites and cultural tourism experiences. The Doors Open concept continues to spread across North America. Since the program was launched in 2002, over 8.3 million visits have been made to heritage sites participating in this exciting initiative. |
| Can I volunteer for Doors Open? |
| Yes. If you have not previously volunteered with the City of Richmond Hill, you will need to create a profile and attend an orientation. We will be posting volunteer positions for Doors Open in April. For more information, visit our volunteer web page |
Makers’ Marks Contest
Thank you to all who participated in our Makers’ Marks Contest! We look forward to your participation in 2026! Five prize packs were awarded, featuring locally donated items from the following participating artists and sites:
- Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild
- Claudia Galletta
- Curtain Club Theatre
- Hill Potters’ Guild
- Josephine Sherman
- Laurel Douglas Shugarman
- Light on the Hill Church
- Markham Group of Artists
- Narenhua
- Richmond Hill BIA
- Richmond Hill Board of Trade
- Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling
- Richmond Hill Public Library
- Roger Potts
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
- Ziba Salehi-Rahni
Service Charter
Learn more about our Service Charter.
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