Many more Doors Open Ontario 2013 events still to come

(Media Release)

Half of this year's Doors Open Ontario events are taking place this fall - many incorporating the theme of the 2013 program, "Cultural Expressions." Ontario's architectural and artistic showpieces, community landmarks and natural wonders are waiting to be explored - all free of charge. 

This year, participants have the opportunity to showcase their talent with the Doors Open Ontario 2013 Art Contest. This visual arts contest celebrates the Cultural Expressions theme and the many artistic traditions that have helped shape the province.

To find out more, and to learn about the Doors Open Ontario 2013 Digital Photo Contest, visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/contest.

Since its launch in 2002, Doors Open Ontario has grown from 17 to 55 annual events, representing hundreds of communities across the province. In total, nearly 5 million visits have been made to 5,150 different sites. Visitors to Doors Open Ontario events have spent an estimated $39 million in Ontario's communities.

Upcoming Doors Open Ontario events:

September
Cornwall and the Counties	September 7-8
Haliburton Highlands-Minden	September 7-8
Kawartha Lakes	September 8
East Elgin	September 14
Quinte West	September 14
Brant	September 21
Haldimand County	September 21
Port Stanley-Sparta	September 21
Waterloo Region	September 21
Amherstburg	September 28
Belleville and District	September 28
Burlington	September 28
Champlain Township	September 28
Markham	September 28
Mississauga	September 28
Newmarket	September 28
Oshawa	September 28
Parry Sound	September 28
St. Marys	September 28
Gananoque	September 28-29
London	September 28-29
Middlesex	September 28-29
Vaughan	September 28-29
Halton Hills	September 29

October
Bradford West Gwillimbury   NEW!	October 5
Pickering	October 5
Niagara (binational)	October 18-20

Visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca for detailed event information, highlights and site details. The website also offers interactive tools to help users plan their Doors Open Ontario experience - social networking tools to share information with friends and family, a "My Favourites" feature to help create a travel itinerary and keep track of favourite sites, and a quick links tool to help narrow site searches.

Doors Open Ontario is a program of the Ontario Heritage Trust, with funding support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.

For further information:

Liane Nowosielski
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Telephone: 416-325-5032
Email: liane.nowosielski@heritagetrust.on.ca

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