Unlock Oshawa’s history: Explore hidden gems during Doors Open

Aerial of downtown Oshawa. Doors Open Oshawa, Saturday, May 3 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. oshawa.ca/DoorsOpen

The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Oshawa’s rich history with free admission during Doors Open. Join the community on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to celebrate and explore the architecture and heritage of Oshawa by visiting unique buildings and sites across the city.

This free event offers residents a chance to discover and learn more about the buildings and sites that shaped Oshawa’s history and culture. Many of these locations are not typically open to the public, so take this opportunity to explore the city! With over 18 sites throughout Oshawa, there’s something for everyone.

This year, we are excited to introduce a lineup of new locations, which include:

City of Oshawa, Howden Operations Depot
Club Carib of Oshawa
Public art installation Turning The Wheel by Dani Crosby

In addition to the variety of popular in-person venues:

420 Wing Oshawa Inc.
Alexandra’s Bounty Garden
Bond|St Event Centre
Camp X / Intrepid Park
Canadian Automotive Museum
Canadian Tank Museum
City of Oshawa, Parks Horticulture Greenhouse
Colonel R. S. McLaughlin Armoury
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority, Oshawa location
McLaughlin Bandshell
Oshawa Museum, Henry House and Guy House
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch
Oshawa Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve
Regent Theatre
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Visit oshawa.ca/DoorsOpen and DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca/pages/events/oshawa to start your adventure of local history.

Additionally, don't miss Oshawa Tourism’s Hometown Tourist Challenge, kicking off with the Great City Sprint on May 3, where you can solve clues, complete challenges and visit Doors Open sites. Learn more about this exciting event and purchase your tickets for the Hometown Tourism Challenge: Great City Spring visit, oshawatourism.com.

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