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Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Celebrate our history. Visit our cultural oshawa.ca/doorsopentreasures.
Doors Open Oshawa gives the public a chance to explore the historic architecture and fascinating sites found throughout Oshawa. Spend the day discovering local history frst hand and celebrate our community heritage.
Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration that provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting places and spaces in our cities, towns, and villages – all free of charge!
LETTERWELCOMEFROM THE MAYOR
We have many unique spaces and places featured in this year’s event. In addition to some of our longstanding sites, there are new locations to check out, including The Biltmore Theatre and Camp Samac. With so much to see and do, we encourage you to explore all that Oshawa ofers.
Oshawa is pleased to be part of the province-wide Doors Open Ontario program. We are excited to welcome an in-person and virtual Doors Open Oshawa on Saturday, September 24TH
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The Robert McLaughlin Gallery 72 Queen Street
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The original gallery was built in 1969 on its present location under the guidance of architect Hugh Allward of Allward & Gouinlock. It was a square, stone, modernist structure allowing for 6,000 feet of exhibition space, ofces and vault storage. In 1987, a $5.4 million dollar expansion was commissioned and Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, renowned for his love of natural light and materials, was secured to add 36,000 square feet to meet the growing needs of the RMG and the community. Erickson built his design around the existing structure, incorporating the original stone façade into the dramatic lobby design which is fooded with natural lights, skylights and soaring 35 foot ceilings. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is a vibrant and engaging art gallery dedicated to sharing and protecting the stories of our communities through art, shared authority, education and engagement. The Gallery is a meeting place for exploration, a place where art, artists and the community come together in conversation. Visit the community engagement station in the front lobby, participate in studio activities, and browse the gif shop.
A gif from Col. R.S. McLaughlin to the City of Oshawa in 1942, the Bandshell brought music to Memorial Park during the war years. 76 years later music and dance still grace the newly refurbished stage in the art deco inspired shell. Tours of the interior of the Bandshell will not be included. The Oshawa Civic Band will be performing at 1:30 p.m.
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McLaughlin Bandshell 110 Simcoe Street South
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2022 DOORS OPEN OSHAWA BUILDINGS, LOCATIONS, & SITES
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Canadian Automotive Museum 99 Simcoe Street South
Camp X/Intrepid Park 2008 Boundary Road
Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Guided
The Canadian Automotive Museum is home to the world’s most signifcant collection of Canadian automobiles. Established in 1963, the museum is located in a former 1920’s Chevrolet dealership. The museum displays more than 70 vehicles from 1902 to 1999. See a full size model of Lightning McQueen from Disney Pixar’s Cars 3.
Visit the remains of the WWII spy training camp lies on the lakefront border of Whitby and Oshawa. This former top secret Second World War spy training school was built in 1941. Uneven terrain may be challenging for those with accessibility issues. Parking is across the street from the monunment. Meet at the monument for Guided tour at 1:30 p.m.
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Legend Gif shop and guided tour. 04
Guided tour 1:30 p.m.
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The Regent Theatre’s façade, built in 1919 for Famous Players theatres, has Georgian architectural lines. One of the town’s few remaining examples of this classically inspired style, the building reopened in 2010 as a lecture theatre for Ontario Tech University, as well as for community and cultural events. They will be handing out free movie passes and popcorn, as well as, showing turn of the century pictures of Oshawa on the Big Screen!
Built in 2012, this was Oshawa’s frst mosque. The building has the architectural look and feel of the Ottoman Empire era. It features a traditional style dome, arched windows and a minaret. Both the dome above the main prayer hall and the dome on top of the minaret are enhanced with an ornamental crescent moon. Guided tours. Shoes to be removed.
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Built in 1867 for a Methodist congregation, this church is a fne example of the Gothic Revival style by Gundry & Langley. Lancet-arched openings and a polygonal spire with pinnacles and dormers embellish the exterior. Oshawa’s oldest existing church building. Historical displays will highlight some of congregation’s and the building’s storied past.
The Regent Theatre 50 King St. E.
Islamic Centre of Oshawa 23 Lloyd Street
The Biltmore Theatre (New) 39 King Street East
Located on the historic South Field of the Oshawa Executive Airport, the museum is home to Canada’s largest collection of operational, historical military vehicles. Visit the museum to see artifacts from Durham Region’s Ontario Regiment from 1866 to the present day. Explore the new Military Vehicle Conservation Centre which has over 80 vehicles on display including Jeeps, trucks, armoured vehicles and Main Battle tanks. 09
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Ontario Regiment Museum Oshawa Airport South Field 1000 Stevenson Road North Guided and Self-Guided Tours
The Biltmore Theatre opened to the public on April 4, 1940. Oshawa’s Biltmore Theatre was a chain of theatres owned by the Okun Brothers who resided in Toronto, ON Canada. The afuent Okun Brothers had made their fortune manufacturing and selling men’s and women’s hats under the Biltmore brand. From the 1990s to the 2000s the Biltmore had changed owners and names multiple times. The current owner, Julius Kedvessy is in the process of restoring the interior and exterior of 39 King Street East and has maintained the original name, Biltmore Theatre. Care and consideration have been taken to ensure restorations refect the feel and design of the original Biltmore Theatre.
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Guy House information 1450 Simcoe Street South 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oshawa Museum
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This Scouting gem is over 150 acres of forested nature in the middle of the City of Oshawa Ontario. Although surrounded by housing and higher learning institutions, Camp Samac remains a quiet and restful playground for youth. Scouts Canada privately owns the 63-hectare site. The largest portion of the property, 60.7 hectares, was donated to the Scouts in 1943 by Col. R.S. McLaughlin. The outdoor swimming pool on the site was also a donation from Col. McLaughlin and opened in the early 1950s. There are 21 buildings on the site built in a distinct log style including the council hall overlooking the lake. Roast hot dogs, marshmallows, purchase camping equipment and more!
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Guy House is the administrative centre for the Oshawa Museum. Built c. 1848, it is an example of a mid-19th century vernacular farm house. The exhibit on display is From Ship to Shore: Exploring Oshawa’s Rela tionship to Lake Ontario. It features videos, photographs and activities for children. The museum also has self-guided waterfront walking tour booklets with information, points of interest and historic photographs. Gif shop will be open.
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Please enter the site through Simcoe Street only
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Culture Days – Donevan Recreation Complex Urban Art Park Saturday, September 24 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bright and Merry Market Thursday, November 17 Memorial Park/Civic Square 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Cover photo middle: R.S. Williams Piano Workers, 1910 The Thomas Bouckley Collection, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
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Culture Summit Wednesday, October 26 The Arts Resource Centre 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cover photo bottom: Fair at Midtown Mall, c. 1976 The Thomas Bouckley Collection, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
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Cover photo top: Street Cleaning – “The Sweeper”, 1912 The Thomas Bouckley Collection, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
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