Erin will be the first municipality to throw open its doors to the public in the 2016 Doors Open Ontario event.
Doors Open Ontario 2016 focuses on the province’s rich legacy of medical science and innovation.
While Erin has been a part of Doors Open Ontario previously in 2007 and 2008, it was a part of Headwaters. Economic development officer Robyn Mulder said the town would try to revive it and branch off on their own.
On June 11 from 10am to 4pm, 11 buildings will be open for the public to come in and check out.
Notable stops during the event include the Erin Indoor Recreation Centre, Hillsburgh Station 50, Everdale organic teaching farm and a number of churches in both Erin and Hillsburgh.
The full brochure for the event can be found at http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Erin.aspx.
Fergus-Elora
Both Fergus and Elora will return this year to host Doors Open on June 18 from 10am to 4pm. Ten buildings will be open for the public eye on that day. Following the medical science and innovation theme, the Wellington County Museum and Archives will showcase the work of Dr. Abraham Groves. The Savage house, a private home of Dr. W.F. Savage will be open to the public.
The former homes of Dr. Charles Clarke (and his father MP Charles Clarke), now the Graham Giddy Funeral Home, and Dr. Norman Kyle, now the Breadalbane Inn will be open for viewing. The Fergus station of the Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service will also be open. For a full list of the events visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Fergus-Elora.aspx.
Wellington North
While not until Sept. 17, Wellington North is also returning to host a Doors Open event. From 10am to 4pm, visit the Arthur and Area Historical rooms which will be showcasing 20th century medical history.
The Mount Forest Family Health Team will also be open for viewing or take and trip to the Knox Conn Presbyterian Church to hear about stories of doctors who cared for the people of Conn.
The Mount Forest Museum and Archives will be showing a virtual tour of the Lynes blacksmith shop in Kenilworth.
More information on the events can be found at www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Wellington-North.aspx.
