Doors Open Windsor will show off dozens of the city’s finest architectural landmarks this weekend.
This is Windsor's 11th time participating the doors open event.
They began with 15 properties when they started the tour. This year, you can stop in at more than 40 locations across Windsor.
Cathy Lysack is looking forward to showing off the Harris House on Ypres Avenue. Much of the home's interior decor has been maintained for close to 70 years.
“People are curious and interested in design and history, so why not, have them enjoy it too,” says Lysack.
Much of the home's interior decor has been maintained for close to 70 years.
Doors Open will feature 10 new sites, along with past favourites. Organizers say it will be an eclectic mix of the new, the old and the re-purposed. Stunning architecture, sacred spaces history, the arts, technology and even genealogy will all be part of your experience.
There will be guided street tours of several historic and architecturally significant neighbourhoods, presented by students from the St.Clair College School of Architectural Technology.
Free ride
Park your car and hop on our free Doors Open Shuttle. A 16-seat bus will make the rounds from Sandwich, through Downtown and on to Walkerville between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,on Saturday and Sunday.
The first trip leaves Mackenzie Hall at 10:00 a.m. First stop is City Hall, and then it's on to the corner of Argyle and Wyandotte Street East. The driver will also stop at other sites along the way upon request.
Not all Doors Open sites will be accessible by the shuttle. A schedule will be available on the bus.
This service is sponsored by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Windsor Essex Branch.
