For the first time, Algonquin Highlands opens its doors to behind the scenes of the history and culture of Stanhope, Dorset, Oxtongue Lake and surrounding areas.

With 18 Sites and 4 Trails, the community is going to be hosting FREE tours to churches, fire halls, private homes and signature attractions on the weekend of September 15th and 16th. This is a great time to spend a fall weekend in the Haliburton Highlands and learn about the heritage and beauty of the area.

The second art exhibition of www.MadeInHaliburton.ca artists will be happening in conjunction with this event at the Art Hive on hwy 118. It is one of the 18 heritage buildings that will be open for viewing during this inaugural Doors Open Event. Why not come out and see us then.

Here is the list of Heritage Buildings that are involved:

• Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower
• Dorset Heritage Museum
• Knox United Church
• Hawk Lake Log Chute
• Towerman’s Cabin
• St. Peter’s Anglican Church
• St. Stephen’s Heritage Church
• Stouffer Mill Bed & Breakfast
• Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
• The Last House~Dorset Fire Hall
• Haliburton-Stanhope Airport
• Stanhope Fire Hall
• Welch’s Store (The Art Hive)
• Maple Lake United Church & Cemetery
• Stanhope Museum
• Blue Spruce Resort
• Bigwin Steamboat