Doors Open Ottawa

During the first full weekend in June, Doors Open Ottawa will be celebrating its 24th anniversary, and we cordially invite residents and visitors alike to join us as we re-open the doors to some of the city’s most beautiful buildings.

In 2002, the Doors Open concept became a reality when the very first Ottawa event welcomed nearly 80 building participants and 35,000 visitors. Since then, the event continues to expand and evolve with the everchanging times, and this year is no different. Buildings will have the option to participate virtually, in-person, or a hybrid of the two. As a visitor, you will simply have to plan your ‘visits’ accordingly and follow the most current public health policies in place.

Over 80 buildings will be offering in-person or virtual tours behind-the-doors, including returning favourites like the Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa Jail Hostel and School of the Photographic Arts Ottawa: Photographic Arts Centre. Several buildings are also opening their doors to the public for the first time, including Chaudière Falls and the cancer research lab at The Ottawa Hospital.

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

 

Free, However, pre-registration for select buildings is required:

Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
edstudiO – University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education
Embassy of Hungary to Canada/Birkett Castle
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada
Embassy of The Republic of Armenia
French Embassy in Canada
Ingenium Centre
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
The Toller House (Croatian Embassy)
uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range
STEM Complex
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre

Date & Time:

June 6 & 7, 2026 – Various Hours

Venue & Address :

Various Venues, Ottawa – Building list