
MAY
26-27, 2012
Telephone:
519-396-2731 or Toll Free 866-546-2736
E-mail: doorsopen@kincardine.net
Find us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/doorsopenkincardine
2012 SITES
Pick up your Official Program at the Kincardine
Tourism Office (Hwy 21)
or at any of these Sites during the Event!
~VOLUNTEERS NEEDED~
Are you interested in
donating your time and efforts to help us make Kincardine Doors Open Event as
successful as years past? Then
we’d love to hear from you! High
School students are also reminded that this is a great opportunity to complete
your required ‘Community Service Hours’, and enjoy yourself at the
same time! There’s a job for
everyone! Contact us today!
DOORS
OPEN KINCARDINE
What is Doors
Open?
The Doors Open idea began in France in 1984, and developed fully in Glasgow,
Scotland in 1990. From there it has spread to over 47 countries worldwide. It
is an opportunity to inform and educate local citizens and visitors of the
importance of architectural, cultural and natural heritage sites in their
community. One can visit any number of chosen sites in one weekend at no
charge.
Where Does
Doors Open Ontario Fit?
Toronto initiated Doors Open in Canada as their millennium project. In 2002
Toronto listed over 100 properties and hosted thousands of visitors. In 2002,
the Ontario Heritage Foundation launched a province-wide programme. 2012 is the
eleventh year of the Ontario wide celebration. Events take place from April to
October.
Visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca for more information.
Why Have Doors
Open?
1. Builds civic pride by raising awareness of local architectural, cultural and
natural heritage.
2. Draws tourists into a local celebration of historical and living heritage.
3. Generates economic and business opportunities at a community level.
4. Fosters strategic alliances and co-operation among a range of community
partners.
5. Creates a positive climate for sustainable community tourism development and
partnerships.
6. Brings higher awareness of the importance of heritage for all types of
tourism.
What types of
sites?
Sites that may not normally be open to the public as well as familiar sites
that are always open qualify. We are looking for sites that will demonstrate
and exemplify our rich cultural, natural and architectural heritage. Some will
still have their historic use, such as churches, while some will have been
sympathetically adapted for re-use. We also have a number of restoration
projects. The list can also include natural sites such as waterfront, parks,
gardens, and natural landscape. Sites do not have to be old, but part of our
cultural fabric. The list can include commercial and industrial buildings,
place of worship, museums, civic buildings, lookouts, historical sites, private
galleries, heritage gardens, cemeteries, theatres, private homes both urban and
rural... the list is endless.
As a business
owner or private citizen, who may not have a site to highlight, how can I help?
Although the Doors Open event has the support of the Municipality of
Kincardine, we would gratefully accept additional support in terms of money or , "in kind" donations of almost any
description. In return, all donors will be acknowledged in our publicity.
As a citizen,
how can I get involved?
Volunteers are the key to a successful programme. We need individuals to act as
greeters and general help for the sites. Simply email us your name, phone
number and email address, and we will be in contact with you. Email doorsopen@kincardine.net
HELP US
MAKE DOORS OPEN KINCARDINE A ROARING SUCCESS
JOIN US
IN CELEBRATING OUR MUNICIPALITY'S HISTORY, ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE,
HIDDEN TREASURES AND A FEW UNDISCOVERED GEMS.