Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario
  • Thornhill Historical Society Annual Bus Trip

    Join us for a day trip to Grey County with legendary tour guide Dave Rawcliffe! We will be travelling by highway coach taking a scenic countryside drive through Dufferin & Grey Counties visiting historical & cultural sites.  Lunch break at Owen Sound and a scenic drive back through Simcoe & Dufferin Counties. Tickets are $85 per...

    $85
  • Group of Seven in Thornhill – Easel & Plaque Unveiling Event

    J.E.H MacDonald House 121 Centre Street, Thornhill, ON, Canada

    You are warmly invited to join the Thornhill Historical Society on Sunday, September 21st from 11am-2pm at the J.E.H. MacDonald House at 121 Centre Street, Thornhill,  for the official unveiling of the Moments of Algoma Group of Seven in Thornhill easel and Group of Seven Commemorative Plaques. This special event is co-hosted by the Thornhill...

  • Thornhill Historical Society Presentation “From Prosperity to Preservation”

    Heintzman House Bay Thorn Drive 135, Markham, Ontario, Canada

    Mark your calendars and join us Thursday, October 23rd at the Heintzman House at 7:15-7:30pm for a special illustrated presentation with guest speaker Miranda Ellison who will take us on a journey From Prosperity to Preservation: The Story of Little Hall - a 14th century timber-framed merchant's hall in Lavenham, one of England's best-preserved medieval towns....

  • Thornhill Heritage Society – Jane’s Walk

    Jane’s Walk 2026 - Thornhill Organized by the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) Thornhill Jane’s Walk 2026 Saturday, May 2nd 2026 Two walks - Saturday morning and afternoon Guide - David Rawcliffe “Thornhill’s history through four local, notable persons” Morning Walk 10:30 am - Meet at the North East corner of Yonge St...

  • Thornhill Heritage Society – Log Houses of Old Ontario

    Heintzman House Bay Thorn Drive 135, Markham, Ontario, Canada

    Speaker: George Duncan, Former Heritage Planner, City of Markham Discover the Story Behind Ontario’s Early Log Houses, An evening exploring the craftsmanship, history, and survival of Ontario’s first homes. Refreshments 7:15 pm Presentation 7:30 pm RSVP by May 14 valerie12burke@gmail.com