The revitalization of sections of Toronto’s waterfront is underway, which will prevent flooding within the Don Valley and create new greenspaces in the Port Lands. During excavation of the new Don River channel, a large deposit of twentieth century "garbage" was uncovered, including some surprising objects. Join Scott Eckford, Archeologist at the Toronto and Region...
Exhibit Opening Reception - Old Faces by Dan Philips The Town of York Historical Society presents "Old Faces", an art exhibit by Dan Philips. The exhibit will run from February 17th to April 26th 2022. Artist Statement This series of pieces came about as I tried to come to terms with the City of Toronto...
Celebrate Toronto's 188th birthday! Join us as we gather to celebrate the 188th anniversary of Toronto’s incorporation as a city. Featuring presentations by: DON LOUCKS! Don Loucks is an architect, urban designer, and cultural heritage planner, with forty years of project experience. He is committed to environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability, and to preserving the variety...
Join us on May 9th for our annual AGM, with our special guest, Dr. Carl Benn. About this event The Town of York Historical Society will hold its 39th Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 9 online via Zoom. Following the business meeting, there will be a special presentation by Dr. Carl Benn, who will...
Explore the Town of York on foot with one of our expert historians! Imagine a Toronto where the tallest building is only three stories high, where Lake Ontario reaches Front Street, where the wagon wheels grind through the muddy roads, the air smells of smoke and animal, and the surrounding lands is farms, fields, and...
