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Ottawa – The City of Ottawa invites residents to discover, explore and celebrate approximately 130 significant public and private buildings as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2014.
Mayor Jim Watson was joined today by Bay Ward Councillor Mark Taylor, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, and representatives from some of this year’s participating buildings at the Cartier Square Drill Hall to officially launch this year’s edition of Doors Open Ottawa, which is celebrating its 13th year. The much-anticipated annual event will take place on June 7 and 8, and will be free of charge for visitors.
“Doors Open is Ottawa’s largest architectural event celebrating distinctive buildings throughout the city that are culturally, historically, and functionally significant,” said Mayor Watson. “Many of these buildings are hidden treasures that are not normally open to the public, so this is a wonderful opportunity to experience modern and historical architecture in a unique and personal way.”
This year’s list of buildings is an eclectic mix of modern and heritage architecture, featuring embassies, government buildings, private businesses, artists’ studios and many places of worship. With the return of many buildings featured in past years, along with a number of new buildings, Ottawa hosts the second-largest Door Open event in Ontario. Some of this year’s exciting new additions include the Embassy of Japan, OC Transpo’s Integrated Operations Centre, the Ottawa Jewish Archives, and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Approximately 75,000 visitors took part in Doors Open Ottawa in 2013. Since the event’s inception in 2002, more than 700,000 people have discovered some of the city’s most prestigious buildings.
Visitors can enjoy Doors Open Ottawa by taking advantage of the OC Transpo shuttle bus, sponsored by the Ottawa Citizen. There is also a new two-wheel option with the Doors Open Ottawa Embassy Tour 2014, which is provided by Ottawa Cycling Tours.
Also new this year is a special City services event at City Hall on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a variety of informative and interactive displays throughout Jean Pigott Hall and Marion Dewar Plaza. The displays facilitate access to City services and showcase a variety of City services and innovations.
“The success of this annual event is made possible by many dedicated participants, volunteers and organizers who are passionate about our great city and the many architectural wonders that form and define its character,” said Councillor Taylor. “I want to thank the building owners, sponsors, volunteers and City staff who work together to make this event so popular.”
For a full listing of 2014 participating buildings visit ottawa.ca, or pick up a Doors Open Ottawa event guide at any Bridgehead and most Subway locations. Guides will also be distributed through The Ottawa Citizen and LeDroit on Saturday, May 31.
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Mayor Jim Watson was joined today by Bay Ward Councillor Mark Taylor, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, and representatives from some of this year’s participating buildings at the Cartier Square Drill Hall to officially launch this year’s edition of Doors Open Ottawa, which is celebrating its 13th year. The much-anticipated annual event will take place on June 7 and 8, and will be free of charge for visitors.
“Doors Open is Ottawa’s largest architectural event celebrating distinctive buildings throughout the city that are culturally, historically, and functionally significant,” said Mayor Watson. “Many of these buildings are hidden treasures that are not normally open to the public, so this is a wonderful opportunity to experience modern and historical architecture in a unique and personal way.”
This year’s list of buildings is an eclectic mix of modern and heritage architecture, featuring embassies, government buildings, private businesses, artists’ studios and many places of worship. With the return of many buildings featured in past years, along with a number of new buildings, Ottawa hosts the second-largest Door Open event in Ontario. Some of this year’s exciting new additions include the Embassy of Japan, OC Transpo’s Integrated Operations Centre, the Ottawa Jewish Archives, and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Approximately 75,000 visitors took part in Doors Open Ottawa in 2013. Since the event’s inception in 2002, more than 700,000 people have discovered some of the city’s most prestigious buildings.
Visitors can enjoy Doors Open Ottawa by taking advantage of the OC Transpo shuttle bus, sponsored by the Ottawa Citizen. There is also a new two-wheel option with the Doors Open Ottawa Embassy Tour 2014, which is provided by Ottawa Cycling Tours.
Also new this year is a special City services event at City Hall on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a variety of informative and interactive displays throughout Jean Pigott Hall and Marion Dewar Plaza. The displays facilitate access to City services and showcase a variety of City services and innovations.
“The success of this annual event is made possible by many dedicated participants, volunteers and organizers who are passionate about our great city and the many architectural wonders that form and define its character,” said Councillor Taylor. “I want to thank the building owners, sponsors, volunteers and City staff who work together to make this event so popular.”
For a full listing of 2014 participating buildings visit ottawa.ca, or pick up a Doors Open Ottawa event guide at any Bridgehead and most Subway locations. Guides will also be distributed through The Ottawa Citizen and LeDroit on Saturday, May 31.
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