Doors Open Markham 2011

Featuring the 20th Anniversary of the official opening of the Markham Civic Centre and Places of Worship

This year's Doors Open Markham event features the Anthony Roman Centre, Markham's Civic Centre, designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson and completed by Richard Stevens Architect Ltd., as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this landmark building's official opening.

Also featured are Places of Worship – some of the sacred spaces in our community, both old and new, as well as many other cultural heritage attractions.

See the Sites page for more details.

The Town of Markham is the proud recipient of the Prince of Wales Prize (2000) for Heritage Conservation and the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership (2008).

Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to act as hosts at the various sites. Please contact Fil Bayne, Doors Open Volunteer Coordinator at bayne@rogers.com for more information.

Visit Markham's Heritage Conservation Districts

While visiting our Doors Open sites, the Town of Markham invites you to explore our heritage conservation districts. Stroll down the streets of the historic mill villages of old Thornhill and Buttonville. Visit picturesque historic Unionville, one of Ontario's best-preserved Victorian villages. Spend some time on Main Street, Markham Village, the original downtown Markham, and support local food by shopping at the Farmer's Market, open until 1 p.m., featuring live entertainment. Unionville and Markham are both served by the York-Durham Heritage Train, with Doors Open sites within walking distance of the historic train stations.

AUGUST 27, 2011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission is free.

York Durham Heritage Railway Train (Round trip only $8 per person)
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