Surrey Doors Open
Surrey Doors Open is a one day event for organizations to invite community members to “discover the story behind every door”. This free event offers fun activities for all ages, behind-the-scenes guided tours, entertainment, fun contests, prizes and more! Almost 5,000 visitors attended last year.
Tell Us What You Think Contest
Surrey Doors Open took place on Saturday, June 9, 2018. We wish to thank everyone who came out for this great community event!
Did you have a fun filled day at Surrey Doors Open this year? Let us know all about your experience by entering our Survey Contest. Fill out a short questionnaire about your experience at Doors Open venues; you will be automatically entered to win a great prize!
Provide your feedback for a chance to enter to win 1 of 5 $50 Gift Cards to Guildford Town Centre and a Gift Basket. Review contest details.
New for 2018
There are 17 new venues featured in Doors Open this year, in addition to 13 returning venues. Come by at 11am to join mayor and council in the official opening of the new South Surrey Operation Centre. You can also stop by the world-class Biofuel Facility -the first of its kind in North America. This is the first time it has ever been open to the public!
Also new to Doors Open, discover the future of LRT at the Surrey Operation Centre. Here you'll get a chance to see the vehicle on display and get a sneak peek into Surrey's transit future.
See the Surrey Doors Open Event Guide.
Capture our City Photo Contest
Post your Surrey Doors Open photos and share your unique stories and experiences on Instagram or Twitter for a chance to win great prizes using #SurreyDoorsOpen or email your photos to doorsopen@surrey.ca. Submissions will be accepted from 11am Saturday June 9, 2018 until 4:59pm on Friday June 15, 2018. Winners will be accounted on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Review contest details.
2018 Participating Venues
Explore 30 different venues opening their doors for Surrey Doors Open 2018. All activities are free during the event. Some venues may offer additional experiences or goods for a fee.
Cloverdale Venues
A&T Equestrian, Cloverdale Library, Fraser Valley Heritage Railway, Harness Racing BC, Honeybee Centre, Surrey Animal Resource Centre, Surrey Archives, Surrey Fire Service Hall No.8, and BC Vintage Truck Museum.
Newton Venues
Surrey Amateur Radio Training & Operations Centre and Surrey Operations Centre.
South Surrey Venues
Historic Stewart Farms, Semiahmoo Arts and South Surrey Operations Centre
Whalley Venues
Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf, Central City Brewers & Distillers, Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, City Centre Library, City Parkway Studios, Di Reggae Cafe, Forsyth Park, Health & Technology District, Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, Sprite Multimedia, St.Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Surrey Biofuel Facility, Surrey City Hall, Surrey Nature Centre, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St.Mary and Viva Care Medical Clinic.
Health & Technology District will have FREE parking in the City Centre Tower 2 (9636 137A Avenue), however notice signs will not be posted on site.
Transportation
Visit Surrey Doors Open venues on your own, or enjoy the free Hop-On, Hop-Off Shuttle Bus at designated venues in Cloverdale. Services start at 11am and ends at 4pm.
Shuttle Guidelines
Free shuttle buses will be running approximately every 45-60 minutes from the Hop-On, Hop-Off Zone in Cloverdale, Newton and Whalley. Please note that our shuttles cannot accommodate booster seats or car seats for children.
Hop-On, Hop-Off Shuttle Bus Zone in Cloverdale:
- BC Vintage Truck Museum
- Harness Racing BC
- Cloverdale Library
- Surrey's Heritage Railway
- Surrey Animal Resource Centre
Hop-On, Hop-Off Shuttle Bus Zone in Newton:
- Surrey Operation's Centre
- Surrey Amateur Radio Training and Operations Centre
Hop-On, Hop-Off Shuttle Bus Zone in Whalley:
- Central City Brewers & Distillers
- Sprite Multimedia
- Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
- Surrey City Hall
- Health and Technology District
- Surrey Nature Centre
Venues within walking distance of the Hop-On, Hop-Off Zone
- Cloverdale Library
- Surrey Archives
- Surrey Fire Service Hall No.8
Sponsors
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History of Doors Open
Surrey Doors Open inspiration stems from origins in France where the first Doors Open (La Journee Portes Ouvertes) took place in 1984. The idea soon began to spread to neighbouring countries and has since expanded around the globe.
If you have any questions, or require further information please email doorsopen@surrey.ca
