NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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MIDHURST – Tourism Simcoe County is working with municipal partners to offer a new event aimed at opening doors to our area’s cultural heritage buildings and natural sites.
On Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a selection of the county’s cultural and heritage buildings will participate in the Doors Open Ontario program, where residents and visitors are invited to discover first-hand Simcoe County’s hidden heritage treasures, some of which are rarely open to the public.
Each year, communities across Ontario, Canada and the world take part in the Doors Open program to provide complimentary access to cultural and heritage locations to the public for one day. The Simcoe County event aligns with Culture Days weekend and offers a tremendous showcase of the area’s history.
“Simcoe County is rich with culture and heritage and this is a tremendous opportunity to share and experience some of our hidden gems,” said Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall. “Our regional arts and culture sector is a tremendous driver of tourism and we’re proud to work with our partner municipalities and businesses to open our doors and offer this new program for our residents and visitors.”
Municipalities participating in Doors Open Simcoe County initiative include the City of Orillia, townships of Oro-Medonte, Springwater, Clearview, Ramara, Tiny and Tay, and the towns of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Penetanguishene, New Tecumseth and Bradford West Gwillimbury.
More than 45 heritage sites will participate county-wide, and the list is expected to grow as the event approaches.
Click here to learn more and view participating heritage sites.
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website.
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