Now in its 9th year, Binational Doors Open Niagara celebrates the bestof Niagara’s binational architecture, heritage and design by providingresidents and visitors with FREE ACCESS to our treasured landmarks.

On Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 2010, between thehours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., 61 sites from communities throughoutthe Niagara Region in Southern Ontario and Erie and Niagara Countiesin Western New York are yours to enjoy. 

Cross-Border Niagara hosts the only binational Doors Open event inNorth America, and this year will focus on “The Visionaries Behindthe Scenes” – the founders, architects, builders and special stewardsof these built assets and the legacy they have left in this region.

Also part of this event is our annual Art of ArchitecturePhotography Contest for adults over 18 and “architage” –

a photography and scavenger hunt contest for youth from 5 to 17.Your chance to visit the sites, win great prizes and have yourphotos exhibited throughout Southern Ontario and Western NewYork. Visit www.doorsopenniagara.ca for full details.

We are proud to be part of this international event, which began inFrance in 1984 as La Journee Portes Ouvertes in an effort to facilitateunderstanding and appreciation of local architecture, promoteawareness of built heritage treasures and encourage community andvisitor involvement in conserving these unique structures. 

Since 2002, over 150,000 visitors have toured over 150 sites, hostedby over 1000 volunteers in more than 20 of the municipalities in theBinational Niagara Region. So enjoy your visit and experience Niagarain a wonderful new way.

For more information call 1.877.884.2736 x157 or visit us at:www.doorsopenniagara.ca

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miss this!Since 2002, over150,000 visitorshave toured over

150 sites

• Over 50 sites to visitin the BinationalNiagara Region

• Art of ArchitecturePhotography Contest

• Architage: Photographyand Scavenger Huntfor youth

Plan to join us for the 10th Anniversary of Binational Doors Open NiagaraNEW DATES, NEW EVENTS AND A NEW LOOK!

June 17, 18, & 19, 2011 – visit www.doorsopenniagara.ca for more details

Ontario Travel Information Centers – Niagara Region

www.ontariotravel.net

Fort Erie(Peace Bridge in the Ontario Welcome Centre)

350 Bertie Street, Fort Erie, OntarioTel: (905) 871-3505

Niagara Falls5355 Stanley Ave., (Corner Hwy 420 & Stanley Ave),

Niagara Falls, Ontario Tel: (905) 358-3221

St. Catharines(Westbound QEW at east end of Garden City Skyway)

Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioTel: (905) 684-6354

Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureauwww.visitbuffaloniagara.com

1-800-BUFFALO (1-800-283-3256)

City of Wellandwww.welland.ca1-866-273-5094

Tourism Niagarawww.tourismniagara.com

1-800-263-2988

Niagara Falls Tourism (Ontario)www.niagarafallstourism.com

1-800-563-2557

Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation (New York)

www.niagara-usa.com1-877-FALLS-US (325-5787)

Gateway Cities Welcome CenterNorth Tonawanda History Museum54 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY

(716) 213-0554

1 Plan your Doors Open Niagara visit ahead oftime. Refer to www.doorsopenniagara.ca fordetailed site information and special events.Use this information to identify the sites andevents that interest you and your travelcompanions. Regional maps and additionaltravel information are available from theOntario and New York State VisitorInformation Centers in the binational region.

2 You don’t have to be a heritage expert toenjoy a Doors Open adventure. Select sitesthat interest you most. Doors Open Niagaraallows you to tour stunning sites that maynot normally be open to the public –FREE OF CHARGE!

3 Check the dates and times your chosen siteswill be open. Most sites are open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days – BUT THEREARE SOME EXCEPTIONS.

4 Some of the special events and tours aretime sensitive and require pre-registration.

Check out the guide and website and makesure you book these in advance and scheduleyour travel time accordingly.

5 Allow yourself enough time to visit each siteproperly and to travel between your chosensites. Look for sites clustered together tosave you drive and parking time. Rural andmore remote sites need extra drive time. Ifyou have special needs or are traveling withchildren, factor these into your schedule.

6 Plan to visit no more than 8 to 10 sites a day– more than that and you won’t be able totake in the programs and tours that havebeen developed for this special weekend andfully enjoy the experience. Most sites takeapproximately 30 minutes to tour, and youmight have to wait at some of the morepopular locations.

7 The sites offer a variety of self- and guidedtours, unique exhibits, retail shops and specialofferings. Check the Doors Open website and

links to the participating sites regularly forupdates, and specific times for programcomponents you are interested in attending.

8 Enjoy other places of interest in thecommunities you are visiting. Stop for lunch,take in a concert, do some early Christmasshopping, take a canal boat ride.

9 Consider making this a Doors Open overnightor weekend getaway – check our listing ofaccommodations at www.doorsopenniagara.caand contact them directly for informationand bookings.

10 Immerse yourself in the experience –ask questions, pick up information on thevarious sites, consider participating in ourPhoto Contests.

11 HAVE FUN!  Get to know these heritage andarchitectural treasures. Many of them offerspecial events and programs year round –a perfect reason to return to the sites and ourwonderful Binational Region again and again!

For Detailed Travel Information, Including Business and Leisure Bookings and Events, Visit or Contact the Following Specialists in Our Region:

TOUR TIPS & ROUTES

TRAVEL WITH THE RIGHT I.D.

CANADIAN SITESJORDANCentre for Conservation, Ball’s FallsConservation AreaArchitect: MZE Architects(Macdonald ZuberecEnsslen Architects Inc.)Year Built: 2007/2008Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun. Oct. 17: 9am to 4pm3292 Sixth Avenue, Jordan, ONwww.npca.ca 905-562-5235

St. John’s - The Historic Church on the HillArchitect: Newton PerryYear Built: 1841Hours:  Sat. Oct. 16:10am – 4pm &Sun. Oct. 17:  11am to 3pm3685 McKenzie Drive,Jordan, ON905-562-7238

NIAGARA FALLSBattle Ground Hotel MuseumYear Built: 1820Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct 17 10:00am-4:00pm6151 Lundy’s Lane, NiagaraFalls, Ontariowww.niagarafallsmuseum.ca 905-358-5082

Community Resource Centre / NiagaraFalls Ontario Carnegie LibraryArchitect: William NicholsYear Built: 1910Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm5017 Victoria Avenue905-358-6386

Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Chippawa)Architect: John George HowardYear Built: 1841-1842on 1820 FoundationHours: Sat. Oct. 16:10am – 4pm &Sun. Oct. 17: 12noon to 4pm(Service at 10am – all welcome) 7820 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, Ontariowww.niagara.anglican.ca 905-295-3212

Niagara Falls History Museum (formerlyLundy’s Lane Historical Museum)Architect: Thomas Fuller Jr.Year Built: 1911Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm5049 Victoria Avenue,Niagara Falls, Ontariowww.niagarafallsmuseum.ca 905-358-5082

Ten Thousand Buddhas Sarira Stupa(Cham Shan Temple)Architect: Lin ArchitectYear Built: 2001Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm4303 River Road, Niagara Falls, ONwww.chamshantemple.org

Willoughby Historical MuseumArchitect: 9935 NiagaraParkway, Niagara Falls, ONYear Built: 1916Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm9935 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ONwww.niagarafallsmuseum.ca 905-295-4036

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON(including Queenston and St. David’s)

CLARE’S Harley-Davidson® of NiagaraArchitect: 2M Architects Inc.(current redesign)Year Built: Early 1980’s(redesign 2008)Hours: ONLY Sat. Oct. 16:10am to 4pm153 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONwww.claresharleydavidson.com905-684-4647

Inniskillin WinesArchitect: Frank LloydWright InspiredYear Built: 1925Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun. Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm1499 Line 3, (Corner of the Niagara Parkway)Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONwww.inniskillin.com905-468-2187 x 5400 or 5411

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate WineryArchitect: Kuwabara, Payne,McKenna, BlumbergArchitectsYear Built: 2001Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun. Oct. 17: 9:00am – 5:30pm2145 Regional Road 55, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONwww.jacksontriggswinery.com905-468-4637

Laura Secord HomesteadHours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am –4:00pm29 Queenston Street,Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONwww.niagaraparks.com905-262-4851

Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper MuseumYear Built: circa 1820’sHours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm1 Queenston Street,Queenston, ONwww.niagaraparks.com 905-262-5676

Niagara Historical MuseumArchitect: W.B. AllanYear Built: 1906Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10:00amto 5:00pm43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON www.niagarahistorical.museum905-468-3912

Niagara Lodge No. 2(Niagara Masonic Hall)Year Built: 1816Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm153 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Ravine Vineyard Estate WineryYear Built: 1820’s WoodruffHouse, 1920’s LowreyPacking ShedHours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm1366 York Road, St. David’s ONwww.ravinevineyard.com 905-262-8463

RiverBrink Art MuseumArchitect: Arthur,Edward NutterYear Built: Completed 1971Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm16 Queenston Street, Queenston, ONwww.riverbrink.org 905-262-4510

Royal George TheatreYear Built: work began in 1913Hours: Sat. Oct. 1610:00am-12:30pm,Sun. Oct. 17 10:00am-12:30pm85 Queen Street, NOTL, ON L0S 1J0 www.shawfest.com 1-800-657-1106 x2224

Willowbank, School of Restoration ArtsArchitect: John LatshawYear Built: 834Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm14487 Niagara Parkway,Queenston, ONwww.willowbank.ca 905-262-1239

PORT COLBORNEOld Humberstone HallArchitect: John LatshawYear Built: 1852Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm76 Main Street, Port Colborne905-834-1668

Port Colborne Historical and MarineMuseumYear Built: 1861Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm280 King Street,Port Colbornewww.portcolborne.ca 905-834-7604

Talwood Manor Bed and BreakfastHours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10am to 4pm303 Fielden Ave,Port Colbornewww.talwoodmanor.com905-834-6049

ST. CATHARINESMountain Mills Museum, Morningstar MillArchitect: Robert ChappelYear Built: 1872 (Grist Mill),rebuilt in 1892 after a fireHours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm2710 DeCew Road, St. Catharines, ONwww.morningstarmill.ca 905-688-6050

Queen Street Baptist ChurchYear Built: 1891, replacingthe 1852, replacing the1844 original churchHours: Sat. Oct. 16:10am-4pm;Sun. Oct. 17:12noon to 4:00pm(service at 10am-all welcome)57 Queen Street, St. Catharines, ONwww.queenstbaptist.org 905-684-6264

St. Catharines MuseumArchitect: The Ventin GroupYear Built: 1990Hours: Sat. Oct. 16& Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm1932 Welland CanalsParkway, St. CatharinesON L2R 7C2www.stcatharineslock3museum.ca905-984-8880

THOROLDThorold and Beaverdams Historical SocietyYear Built: 1860Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm2971 Cataract Rd, RR#1Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6www.tbhs.ca 905-984-4435

WAINFLEETChrist Church Anglican WainfleetArchitect: (plans werebrought from England)Year Built: 1863Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm(Sunday service at 9:00am – all welcome)19M70 Church Street, Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0

WELLANDWelland Civic Square (Visitor Centre)Architect: Carruthers Shaw& Partners Ltd.Year Built: Completedin 2005Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm - No Tours - Information Only60 East Main Street, Welland, ONwww.welland.ca 905-735-1700

Welland CourthouseArchitect: Kivas Tully(designer)Year Built: 1855Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm102 East Main Street, Welland, ONwww.welland.ca 905-735-1700

Welland Historical MuseumArchitect: Norman KearnsYear Built: 1923Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm140 King Street, Welland, ONwww.wellandmuseum.ca 905-732-2215

U.S. SITESAMHERSTAmherst MuseumYear Built: Historic Buildings– 1835-1850’s;Museum - 1978Hours: Sat. Oct. 17 &Sun. Oct. 18: 12:30pm to 4:30pm3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst, NYwww.amherstmuseum.org 716-689-1440

APPLETONThe Winery at Marjim ManorYear Built: circa 1854,porch added in the 1930’sHours: Sat. Oct. 16:10:00am to 6:00pm; Sun. Oct. 17: 12noon to 6:00pm 7171 E. Lake Road, Appleton, NY 14008www.MarjimManor.com 716-778-7001

BUFFALOBlessed Trinity Roman Catholic ChurchArchitect: Chester Oakleyear Built: 1923-28Hours: Sat. Oct. 16:11:30am – 3:30pmSun. Oct. 17: 1:00pm – 4:00pm317 Leroy Avenue, Buffalo, NYwww.faithelevators.us/blessed_trinity.html716-833-0301

Buffalo City HallArchitect: Dietel,Wade and JonesYear Built: 1929-1932Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm65 Niagara Square,Buffalo, NYwww.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/Leadership/Mayor/CityHallHistory716-852-3300

Buffalo & Erie County Public LibraryArchitect: James Kideney& Associates, Paul HydeHarbach + Elon B. Clark Jr.Year Built: 1961 - 64Hours: Sat. Oct. 16:10:00am to 4:00pm;Sun. Oct. 17: 1:00pm to 5:00pm **Tours every hour on the hour from theWashington St. Entry.1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NYwww.buffalolib.org 716-858-8900

Buffalo Religious Arts Center –Xavier Hall GalleryArchitect: Max G. BeierlYear Built: 1911-1913Hours: ONLY Sat. Oct. 16:10:00am to 4:00pm 57 East St.(near Amherst & Niagara),Buffalo, NY www.buffaloreligiousarts.org

Burchfield Penney Art Center at BuffaloState CollegeArchitect: Gwathmey Siegeland AssociatesYear Built: 2008Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY www.yournewburchfieldpenney.com716-878-6011

Corpus Christi ChurchArchitect: Schmill & GouldYear Built: Dedicated 1909Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm199 Clark Street, Buffalo, NYwww.corpuschristibuffalo.org 716-896-1050

Electric TowerArchitect: Esenwein& Johnson (original);Iskalo Development Corp.(2007 Renovations)Year Built: 1912Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pmAddress: 535 Washington Street, Buffalo, NYwww.electrictower.com 716-633-2096

Forest Lawn CemeteryArchitect: Henry OsgoodHulland (Main/Delavan Gate)Year Built: 1901Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY14209www.forest-lawn.com 716-885-1600

Mansion on Delaware AveArchitect: George AllisonYear Built: 1869Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm414 Delaware Avenue,Buffalo, NYwww.mansionondelaware.com716-886-3300

St. Adalbert BasilicaArchitect: Huber & CompanyYear Built: 1890Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm212 Stanislaus Street,Buffalo, NY 14212www.saintadalbertbasilica.org716-895-8091 or 716-692-0585

St. Ann’s Church and ShrineArchitect: Francis HimpelYear Built: 1878-1886Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm651 Broadway (Corner ofBroadway and Emsile St) Buffalo, NYwww.friendsofsaintanns.org 716-878-5412

St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic ChurchArchitect: Michael SheehanYear Built: 1891Hours: Sat. Oct. 1610:00am-6:30pm,Sun. Oct. 17 9:00am-4:00pmMasses Sat 5:30pm Sun 9:00, 10:15, 11:15 am160 Court Street, Buffalo, NYwww.stanthonyofpadua-buffalo.org716-854-2563

St. John’s-Grace Episcopal ChurchArchitect: GoodhueAssociates (original designwork by Bertram Goodhuebefore his death)Year Built: 1925-27Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 4:00pm51 Colonial Circle (Richmond at Lafayette), Buffalo, NYwww.stjohnsgrace.com 716-885-1112

BURTShoppe On Main (Newfane)Year Built: 1880Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17 10:00am-4:00pm2714 Main Street,Newfane, NY 14108 (Newfane is just south of Burt & north of Lockport) www.ShoppeOnMain.com 716-778-5273

The McClew Interpretive Center atMurphy Orchards Year Built: 1850Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10:00am – 4:00pm2402 McClew Road, Burt, NY www.murphyorchards.com 716-778-7926

The VanHorn Mansion Year Built: 1824Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am – 4:00pm2165 Lockport-Olcott Road,Burt, NY 716-778-7197

CLARENCEAsa Ransom House Country InnArchitect: Asa Ransom Year Built: 1853Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 10:00am-4:00pm10529 Main Street, Clarence, NYwww.asaransom.com 716-759-2315

Clarence Town Park Club HouseArchitect: Esenwein & JohnsonYear Built: 1911Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 11:00am-3:00pm 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NYwww.asaransom.com Phone: 716-741-8927

LANCASTERHull Family Home & FarmsteadArchitect: Warren HullYear Built: Circa 1810Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am-4:00pm5976 Genesee Street,Lancaster, NYwww.hullfamilyhome.org 716-681-6451

LEWISTONNew York Power Authority’s NiagaraPower Project Power VistaYear Built: 1958 – 1961(first power)Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17: 9:00am to 5:00pm(guided tours of the PowerVista at 11am & 2pm)5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NYwww.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm716-286-6661

LOCKPORTArt Effects Glass Year Built: 1834Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 & Sun.Oct. 17: 10:00am to 5:00pm3506 Lockport Olcott Road,Lockport, NY (between Newfane & Lockport)www.arteffectsglass.com 716-433-4247

The Col. William Bond / Jesse HawleyHouseYear Built: 1824Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17 10:00am-4:00pmAddress: 143 Ontario Street,Lockport, NY 14094www.niagarahistory.org 716-434-7433

Erie Canal Discovery Center Year Built: 1843Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17 10:00am-4:00pm24 Church Street,Lockport, NYwww.niagarahistory.org 716-439-0431

The History Center of Niagara CountyHours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17 10:00am-4:00pm215 Niagara Street,Lockport, NYwww.niagarahistory.org716-434-7433

NORTH TONAWANDAHerschell Carrousel Factory Museum Hours: Sat. Oct. 16:10am-4:00pm &Sun. Oct. 17:12noon-4:00pm180 Thompson Street, N. Tonawanda, NYwww.carrouselmuseum.org 716-693-1885

North Tonawanda History MuseumYear Built: 1888Hours: Sat. Oct. 16:9am to 5:00pm; Sun. Oct. 17:10am to 4:00pm54 Webster St., N. Tonawanda, NY www.nthistorymuseum.org 716-213-0554

TONAWANDABenjamin Long HomesteadYear Built: 1886Hours: Sat. Oct. 1612noon-2:00pm, Sun. Oct. 1712:00pm-4:00pm24 East Niagara Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150www.tonawandashistory.org716-694-7406

Historical Society of the TonawandasYear Built: 1886Hours: Sat. Oct. 1610:00am-2:00pm, &Sun. Oct. 1712:00pm-4:00pm113 Main Street,Tonawanda, NY 14150www.tonawandashistory.org716-694-7406

YOUNGSTOWN:

Town of Porter Historical Society Museum– Red Brick SchoolYear Built: 1892Hours: Sat. Oct. 16 &Sun. Oct. 17:10:00am to 4:00pm240 Lockport Street,Youngstown, NYwww.niagaracounty.org/Porter_Home_page_1.htm716-745-1271

DOORS OPEN 2010 SITESFor full Site Descriptions & Special Events, visit www.doorsopenniagara.ca