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29 | Thursday, September 24, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 24, 2015 | 28 Schooner Anitra Neyagawa Bo ulevard Thomas Street Bronte Road Burloak Drive Fourth Line Kerr Street 23 Speers Road Maple Grove Driv Saturday, September 26 & Sunday September 27, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Third Line Sixth Line Trafalgar Street Dunn Street Do rva lD rive QEW e QEW 7 Navy Royal Windsor Drive 4 12 15 William Street 18 14 Rebecca Street Roa d esh ore Bridge Road 19 Lakeshore Road 20 8 Front Street Trafalgar Road George Street 3 Winston Churc Halton Region 13 Dundas Street Dundas Street hill Boulevar d Water Street 9 Church Street 5 Road George Street Dunn Street DOORS OPEN Lak Trafalgar Road Line 407 Tremaine Rd. Oakville Club, 56 Water Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Burnhamthorpe Road Burnhamthorpe Road Ninth Line Sixth Randall Street 17 15 Designed by Montye Macrae and built in Hamilton in 1926, the wooden schooner Anitra is known as the Queen of Lake Ontario. Visitors are welcome to come aboard and discover the joys of sailing and racing, and see how the Anitra was constructed. Upper Middle Road Upper Middle Road 403 Lakeshore Road 2 Robinson Street 21 22 16 Sovereign House 7 West River Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) This house, completed in 1846, was built for Charles Sovereign, a local justice of the peace, and moved to its present location in 1988. Renowned author Mazo de la Roche lived here between 1910 and 1915. The Bronte Historical Society now operates the house. Take a guided tour, see a show by local artists and enjoy spectacular views of Bronte Harbour. King Street St. John's United Church (*Saturday only) 262 Randall Street, Oakville, Ontario 16 1 Downtown Oakville 10 6 11 17 Dedicated in 1878, this Victorian Gothic church has been renovated many times in the last 132 years. The church today is a beautiful mix of Gothic and modern amenities, with a welcoming sanctuary for all in the heart of downtown Oakville. Bronte Commercial Fishermen's Memorial 1 East side of Bronte Harbour, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Situated on the pathway to Bronte Pier and Lighthouse in Heritage Waterfront Park, this beautiful granite memorial was constructed in memory of the Bronte Commercial Fishermen who ventured onto the lake in good weather and bad to set and lift their nets to earn a living catching fish. Oakville Historical Society Archives 8 110 King Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) The Cottages, located on the north side of the Erchless Estate, were erected in the mid1950s. Now equipped with environmental control systems, they provide the historical society with archival storage, a library and display space. During Doors Open, visitors can explore displays entitled Pioneer Days and Great Lake Schooners. St. Jude's Anglican Church 18 160 William Street, Oakville (*Saturday only) St Jude's was established in 1839 and has been in the present building since 1883. The bell tower, completed in 1896, houses a set of nine chimes cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, England. The tower clock, installed in 1906, is wound by hand once a week. Extensive renovations were completed in 1956 and again in 1987. Canadian Forces Armoury Oakville 2 90 Thomas Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Built in the late 1920s by the owners of the Gibson House Hotel, this structure has over the years been a dairy and a bowling alley. It was purchased in 1933 by the Department of National Defense for use as an armoury. Today, it supports the operational requirements of Canadian Forces reserve and cadet units. Oakville Masonic Hall 9 125 Thomas Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Masons have been active in Oakville since the early 1800s. Built in 1924, this hall was designed by Brother Connery, an architect and member of the organization. Don't miss your guided tour through this fine example of beaux arts-style architecture. St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School 19 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) In 1891, the Anglican Order of the Sisters of the Church opened a school for girls in Toronto. By 1909, the school "St. Mildred's College" moved to 36 Walmer Rd. and remained at that location until 1969 when the Sisters of the Church were asked to take over the administration of the Lightbourn School in Oakville. In 1923, Ruth Lightbourn began teaching the daughters of Oakville residents in her parent's home on Dunn Street, moving a number of times before it's current location at 1080 Linbrook Rd., in 1960. In 1969 the 2 schools amalgamated and today St. Mildred's Lightbourn School celebrates 125 years of educating girls from pre-school to grade 12. Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum 3 Glen Abbey Golf Club, 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Tour the exhibits, learn about the history of the game, show off your skills on the putting green and bring along golf-related artifacts for free identification and appraisal by the museum's knowledgeable historians! Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate 10 8 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) This four-acre property includes the circa-1858 home of Oakville's founding family, the Chisholms, restored to its 1925 appearance, as well as a coach house and gardener's cottage. Around 1856, R.K. Chisholm constructed the site's two-storey custom house and bank, the first Oakville branch of the Bank of Toronto. The property is now home to the Oakville Museum. Shaarei-Beth El Congregation 20 186 Morrison Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Beth El was founded in 1955 by 15 Jewish families. The 1982 amalgamation with Burlington created Shaarei-Beth El (Gates of House of God). The synagogue features some beautiful stained-glass windows. Drop in during the religious service or enjoy a tour. Lyon's Log Cabin 4 Near 97 Forsythe Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) This simple log cabin was constructed circa 1820 and was originally located on Trafalgar Road north of the Queen Elizabeth Way. Discovered in 1968, the building was moved to Oakville Harbour and reassembled in 1980. Visit the cabin to see the extensive restoration recently completed by the Town of Oakville. Oakville's First Post Office 11 Lakeside Park, at the corner of Front and Thomas Streets, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) This little building served as the town's first post office from 1835 to 1836. In the early 1950s, it was saved from demolition and moved to Lakeside Park where it became a museum. Come and see the results of recent restoration work. Town Square (Heritage Walking Tours) 21 Meet at 212 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Meet at 212 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario Drop by our Doors Open information table and pick up a map/brochure. Then join a heritage walking tour led by Oakville Historical Society volunteers that will feature the exteriors of many of Oakville's oldest buildings and homes, some dating back to the 1820s. Tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Meeting House 5 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario (*Sunday only, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.) Originally constructed for the Lear Corporation as a Windstar plant, this multipurpose facility is now the home base for The Meeting House Church as well as the facility that oversees the logistics for 16 other sites located around Ontario. It is also a hopping rental venue! Oakville Yacht Squadron Lighthouse 12 97 Forsythe Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) This lighthouse was built to replace the original 1836 structure that was destroyed by massive waves in 1886. In 1960, the Canadian Department of Transportation replaced the lighthouse with a modern steel structure, abandoning the original lighthouse. Members of the Oakville Yacht Squadron and concerned local residents salvaged the old lighthouse and moved it to its present location. 2 NEW Sites Just Added ! Knox Presbyterian Church 22 89 Dunn Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Knox Presbyterian Church is a Gothic style red brick building which was dedicated in 1888. It has seen 2 additions since then in 1919 and 1965. The stained glass is magnificent, in particular the "Last Supper" window in the chancel dedicated to those who gave their lives in the First World War. Merrick Thomas House 6 Lakeside Park, Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Built in 1829 and moved to its present site in 1955, Thomas House is a fine example of a settler's second house. The one-and-a-half-storey clapboard structure with saltbox roofline, typical of its period, is constructed of white pine logs squared into 12-inch-by-12-inch timbers on a fieldstone foundation. The Oakville Historical Society now operates the house. Palermo Schoolhouse 13 2431 Dundas Street West, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Palermo had a school as early as 1812, and subsequent schools were built in 1844 and 1875 and rebuilt after storm damage in 1942. The present schoolhouse, which the Trafalgar Township Historical Society restored, incorporates the cornerstone, floorboards and some windows from the 1875 schoolhouse. It now houses the Trafalgar archives and one-room schoolhouse museum. @doorsopenhalton doorsopenhalton 7 Oakville Greenhouse For the full Halton Region schedule go to: www.DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca (Events-Halton Region) 1100 Cornwall Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Twenty five hundred square foot Conservatory is open to the public and is available by permit for special occasion and small wedding party photography. Over 150,000 annuals are grown in the 13,000 square foot Greenhouse, supplying the majority of the plant materials for seasonal horticultural displays around town, including many heirloom varieties for heritage gardens. Home of the Oakville Junior Garden, Oakville Horticultural Society. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) The Oakville Art Society 23 560 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario (*Saturday only) Painters and potters from the Oakville Art Society will be painting and potting on Saturday, September 26 at the Society's home at 560 Bronte Road, and waiting to welcome visitors! 14 Housed in a renovated, repurposed high school, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre is a unique multi-purpose LEEDS-certified recreation, arts and culture facility that opened in spring 2012. In celebration of Doors Open and Culture Days, our community partners/members will provide free interactive activities for all ages. Enjoy free family entertainment, live music, art activities, dance and more!