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Touring Tips

1. Plan your Doors Open Aurora visit ahead of time. Pick up maps and brochures ahead of time or visit the website.
2. You don’t have to be a heritage expert to enjoy a Doors Open adventure. Select sites that interest you most. Doors Open allows you to tour stunning sites that may not normally be open to the public free of charge!
3. Confirm the dates and times your chosen sites will be open. Most sites are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – allow plenty of time for visits, tours, meeting friends, lunch, taking photos, refreshment breaks and travel time.
4. Allow enough time to travel between sites. If you have special needs or are touring with children, allow more time.
5. Plan to visit a maximum of five to eight sites a day – more than that and you are rushing. Most site visits take 30 minutes. You may have to wait to get into the more popular sites.
6. Some sites may offer guided tours, special lectures or exhibits. Confirm the length and time of tours so you can schedule them into your day and not be disappointed.
7. Ask questions. Volunteers are very happy to answer your questions.
8. Thank community volunteers for giving their time to open these fascinating sites.
9. Enjoy other places of interest in Aurora, enjoy lunch in a nearby restored heritage structure, buy a souvenir or gift or take a walk in an older neighbourhood.
10. Most of all ... have fun!

Note about photography: Some restrictions may apply. Check with the host community before visiting.