Doors Open Whitby

The Town of Whitby is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Learn about the people and places that helped shape Whitby’s history and explore some of the Town’s most iconic buildings during Doors Open Whitby. Doors Open Whitby is a part of Doors Open Ontario. Visit the Doors Open Ontario website to learn more about this province-wide event and to see the full list of participating communities.

Doors Open has gone Digital

Explore Whitby sites without having to leave home. From historical houses to modern marvels of construction, go on a behind-the-scenes video tour of some of Whitby's historically significant buildings.

All sites listed below are digital only, there will be no in person event for 2024. We look forward to participating in 2025.

Downtown Whitby Historical Walking Tour

Full of history, Downtown Whitby offers an opportunity to take a journey into the past. The Doors Open walking tour uncovers the historical significance of the buildings downtown and uncovers hidden gems in Whitby.

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Brooklin - Whitby Garden Club

The Brooklin-Whitby Garden Club is a volunteer organization founded in 1921 to help keep the public spaces in the community beautiful. Join us as we explore this amazing club for its 100th anniversary.

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Sir William Stephenson Statue – A Commemorative Project

Sir William Stephenson (1897 – 1989) was a Canadian from Winnipeg, an inventor, entrepreneur and true spymaster. One of his greatest successes was the establishment of a secret spy-training school in Whitby, known as Camp X.

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Station Gallery

In 1969, Whitby Arts Inc. purchased Whitby's Grand Trunk Railway Station which had been slated for demolition and named it 'Station Gallery' to reflect the heritage building. In 2020, Station Gallery celebrated 50 years. Come learn about the past, present and future of public art and Station Gallery with Doors Open.

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Lynde House Museum

The Lynde House became instrumental as an Inn, Tavern and supply depot during the war of 1812. Today, it operates as a museum - featuring original hand-crafted design features. The site is also home to the Warren General Store – a local gem that carries the works of local artists, artisans and authors.

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1855 Whitby

1855 Whitby has made its home in the former provincial Land Registry Office, a heritage site dating back to 1873. As the Durham Region population grew, the Registry relocated in 1987 and the building was later purchased by the Town. In 2019, 1855 Whitby became Durham Region's first innovation accelerator.

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Whitby Centennial Building

The Ontario County Courthouse was built between 1852 and 1854. By 1964, however, the building had become too small to accommodate the county’s needs and a new courthouse was built on Rossland Road. In 1967, with assistance from the Canada Centennial Project, the original courthouse was reopened as a community centre known as the Whitby Centennial Building.

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618 Athol Street

This private Tudor revival style home was built in 1914. Enjoy a virtual tour and learn more about the features of this unique structure (including its original woodwork, leaded-glass windows and brick fireplaces). It has also had famous homeowners over time – including Leslie McFarlane, who wrote at least one of the Hardy Boys books while living here.

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