Celebrate Peterborough’s built heritage this September

Peterborough, ON –  Two annual events celebrating Peterborough’s heritage buildings and cultural landmarks will take place in September. 

Doors Open Peterborough 

Doors Open Peterborough, presented in partnership with Ontario Heritage Trust and Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eleven sites are featured at this year’s event. All locations and walking tours are free to attend. Walking tours depart the Auburn Bible Chapel, 911 Armour Rd., hourly between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

Visit peterborough.ca/DOP for a full listing of locations and the interactive StoryMap. 

Heritage Hunt 

Put your knowledge of Peterborough’s architecture and heritage features to the test during the City of Peterborough’s annual Heritage Hunt. 

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee has been organizing the Heritage Hunt since 1983. The contest involves identifying 34 architectural details on buildings in a defined area of the city. All details are visible from the sidewalk and both sides of the street are in play. 

This year’s hunt will take place in the Old West End between Reid Street, Homewood Avenue, Weller Street and Monaghan Road. 

A fillable, mobile-friendly form, including a map of the Heritage Hunt area where all the architectural details can be found, is available on the City’s website at peterborough.ca/HeritageHunt. 

Booklets can also be picked up at City Hall, 500 George St. N., the Peterborough Museum & Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., the Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., the Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescent St., the Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., and Hutchison House, 270 Brock St. The contest closes October 3. 

This year, there are three bonus details for extra points taken from this year’s Doors Open Peterborough sites. Explore all eleven sites and join the walking tour on Saturday, September 13, 2025.