Things to See at EcoHouse
EcoHouse has a rich variety of demonstrations to showcase to the public both inside the restored 1850s house and in the surrounding gardens. The best way to see them is through an education program, as part of a workshop, or during an open-house special event, but Green Venture also offers self guided tours of the EcoHouse and grounds. A series of strategically placed posters and displays can provide an illuminating look at topics of environment interest, or alternatively those of heritage interest for the Glen Manor property.
These no-cost tours are best conducted with a smart phone, so as to be able to see additional content via a QR code reader. Please ask a staff member for assistance when visiting for a self-guided tour.
Or… take a virtual tour:
EcoHouse (and the Green Venture office) is normally open from 10 am – 3 pm, Monday to Friday. It is recommended you call ahead (905-540-8787) to ensure someone is present as hours can vary without notice.
When visiting EcoHouse, some of the things you can find include:
| Vermicomposting Information | Solarium |
| Low-Flow toilets In-Use Demonstration
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Main Floor and Basement |
| Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station, Donated by EATON
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Beside Permeable Pavement Driveway (Veevers Gate, North Entrance to EcoHouse) |
| Rain barrels- multiple styles on display
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Outside- seasonally |
| Stormwater Flooding Table and Water Demonstration | Basement |
| Steel Roof
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Garage Shed Beside Community Garden |
| Solar Battery Demonstration and Q&A | Basement |
| Grey Water System, Courtesy of Mattina Mechanical
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Basement |
| Heritage Information Booklet for sale by $2 donation |
Posters Throughout the House Slide Show in Board Room |
| Tankless Water Heater In-Use Demonstration | Basement |
| LED and CFL Bulb Information | Veevers Room |
| Pet Waste Composter | Front Yard, Behind the Bench |
| Green Roof Demonstration
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Rear Yard, Atop Gazebo |
| Rain Gardens
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Side Yards, Both Sides of the House |
| Heritage Garden and Heritage Graffiti | Front of House, Front Steps |
| Native Species Garden | Front Yard, Behind Solar Panels and Wind Turbine |
| Community Garden
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Side Yard, Beside Main Gate |
| Solar System 1 and Wind Turbine: Battery Backup | Front Lawn |
Solar System 2: MicroFIT
 A shot of Green Venture’s EcoHouse microFIT solar PV system on the 1960’s addition. |
Back Roof |
| Ozone-Infusing Laundry Technology, Courtesy of Airtrona | Solarium |
| Insulation Display and Union Gas Home Retrofit Program Information | Board Room |
