MUSKOKA LAKES - On June 23, stewards of heritage buildings and sites in the Township of Muskoka Lakes are opening their doors to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. free of charge through the annual Doors Open event.
This year, Doors Open in Muskoka Lakes will take you on a trip through the beautiful and unique towns and villages of Bala, Port Carling and Torrance. Taking part in Doors Open will provide visitors the chance to journey through heritage buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public.
Owners and volunteers will be at each location offering tours and telling the story of their property to visitors.
Bala locations include: Bala Falls Walking Tour; Bala’s Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery; The Doctor’s House - Bala B&B; Fairlyland or The Twins Studio; and Purk’s Place.
Port Carling locations include: Norma and Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Library; Duke’s; Hall Family Log Cabin and Muskoka Lakes Museum; Port Carling Cemetery; and Re/Max - the former B.H. Johnston House.
In Torrance visit the Torrance Cemetery to learn about this community’s history.
A Wahta Drumming Ceremony will take place at Burgess Park in Bala on Saturday to commemorate the 1881 arrival of Mohawks. The ceremony takes place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. as part of the historical tour.
Visitors can also experience Gravenhurst’s heritage locations on Sunday, June 24.
Visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca for full list of location descriptions and photos for both the June 23 event in Muskoka Lakes and the June 24 event in Gravenhurst.