# More cities should do this

An organization called [Doors Open Toronto](http://www.doorsopen.org/about/about.htm) sponsors an annual event where the general public can have free access to <span id="bkmrk-%22architecturally-and" style="font-style: italic;">"architecturally and/or culturally significant properties that are either not usually open to the public, or would normally charge an entrance fee."</span>  
  
This seems like a really cool idea. There are a number of buildings in Halifax in which I would love to have a tour. I remember the [Bedford Institude of Oceanography](http://www.bio.gc.ca/welcome-e.html), where my dad used to work before he retired, had a day when they were open to the public and it was very popular. I think that, especially for a tourist-industry-centric town like Halifax, this would be a great idea. You listening Kelly???  
  
When I was going to school, it seemed as though everyone's dad worked at BIO. Weird.

*Originally posted on Wednesday, 2006-05-24 at 14:23:28.*