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Doors Open Niagaraby Ashley Davis |
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“The Art of Architecture,” this year’s theme for Doors Open Niagara, will not only place a special emphasis on art in significant architecturally sites, but will also combine historical landmarks from both American and Canadian history. Sites including the Carnegie Art Center, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, and the Kenan Center will showcase their ongoing exhibits, and their exteriors representing a wide range of architecture styles, such as Art Deco, Neo-classical, Italianate and Greek Revival. There will also be an interpretive nature hike from 11 am to 2pm both days that will take tourists on a unique journey past the Niagara region’s most interesting buildings. Tourists will then be able to learn about the Schoellkopf Power Plant along with the historic Hydraulic Canal, and The Niagara Power Trail. Doors Open Niagara originated from a similar attraction in France in 1984, and since then has spread to countries all around the globe. The BTA (Bi-National Tourism Alliance) has worked with tourism/cultural and hospitality partners since 2001, and just a few of this year’s sites include museums, school houses, industrial-age factories, and sites that played a role in the Underground Railroad. Featuring towns and villages from both sides of the international border, Doors Open Niagara is a rare chance to learn about both American and Canadian culture.
Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16. Locations vary.
www.doorsopenniagara.com (1-800-333-1987). Free.
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