Georgian Bay Communities Featured In Doors
Open Ontario.
Georgian
Bay Ontario……..April 2007. The Communities
of Collingwood, and Owen Sound-Georgian Bluffs are two
of 44 charming and historically significant Ontario towns
(areas) featured in the Doors Open Ontario 2007 guide.
The guide identifies 10 specific locations in each community
representing unique conservation and heritage attributes.
Two days are set-aside in each community where admissions
are free in existing public buildings and attractions.
As well, historic buildings normally not open to the public
are made available for touring at no charge. Visitation
times are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m unless otherwise stated.
2007 Dates for Owen Sound are June 2-3, and for Collingwood
September 29,30.
Featured properties and locations in the
Owen Sound-Georgian Bluffs area include: Grey Roots Museum
and Archives, Hibou Conservation Area, Highland Manor,
Inglis Falls, Own Sound and District Farmers Market, Beth
Ezekiel Synagogue, Butchart Estate Bed and Breakfast,
Greenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum and the Wilkinson House.
Individual descriptions about the exact locations in the
Owen Sound area can be found at On the Owen Sound page
of Doors Open Ontario http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_6173_1.html
Featured properties in the Collingwood area
include: Beild House Country Inn and Spa, Bruce Trail
and Scenic Caves Overlook, Bygone Days Heritage Village,
Downtown Collingwood Businesses Walking Tour Georgian
Wellness Centre, Historic Homes Walking Tour, Maple Leaf
Hall, Temple building, Thurso House Bed and Breakfast,
Watts Skiff Club and Wooden Boat Building School and Museum.
Individual descriptions about the exact locations in the
Collingwood area can be found at On the Collingwood page
of Doors Open Ontario http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_6153_1.html
This is the 40th anniversary of the Ontario
Heritage Trust the major organizer for the Doors Open
Ontario festival. The trust incorporates the services
of more than 7500 volunteers to prepare for the visitors
and to act as hosts during their visit.
Ron Taylor, Publisher of the Georgian Bay
Eco Museum website says, “ The Doors Open Program
is the essence of what “Eco Tourism” is all
about—incorporating culture, history, outdoor natural
attractions and experiences in such a way as to stimulate
economic activity for the local community.” Taylor
adds, “As both the community and the public are
educated in the benefits of sustaining historic and natural
sites, each community becomes a more desirable destination
for tourists and visitors.”
The Georgian Bay Eco Museum, “The
Worlds Largest Fresh Water Eco Museum” is a virtual
museum and is an identifiable icon for Georgian Bay, Ontario’s
Sixth Great Lake.
Visitors looking for accommodation during these events
can access a number of inns, resorts and hotels by following
these links on the Georgian Bay Eco Museum site.
Collingwood and area Hotels, Resorts, Inns
http://www.georgianbayecomuseum.com/collingwood.html
Owen Sound Hotels On-line http://www.georgianbayecomuseum.com/hotel-locations/hotels/ca-on-owen-sound.html
Editor’s Note:
More information on the 44-featured Ontario
communities can be found at www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
