The North York Historical Society discovers, disseminates, and preserves historical information, protects heritage sites, and arouses interest in the unique past of North York (part of the City of Toronto).
EVENTS
Due to COVID-19, unfortunately all in-person NYHS meetings have been cancelled at present. Stay safe, everyone!
LOCAL HISTORY ARTICLES
North York Entrepreneur Aggie Hogg was Ahead of Her Time
January 4, 2022Don Mills street named in honour of 19th century business owner, writes Susan Goldenberg “Aggie Hogg Gardens,” a short interior street alongside the green space… Read more
NYHS Remembers Mel Lastman (1933-2021)
December 14, 2021The North York of today largely is due to Mel Lastman, mayor of North York for a record astounding twenty-five years, 1972-1997. He was in… Read more
Dufferin, Lawrence Business District Used to be Busy North York Airport
December 3, 2021‘North York’s attraction was its proximity to the then-separate city of Toronto,’ writes Susan Goldenberg Hard to believe perhaps but what is now a business… Read more
NEWS
North York will be Turning 100 in 2022!
November 19, 2021The North York Historical Society will be celebrating this milestone with programs, events and stories to share. On June 13, 1922 a Bill was passed… Read more
NYHS Seeks Volunteer Webmaster to Join the Board of Directors
October 5, 2021The North York Historical Society is seeking a volunteer Webmaster to join our Board of Directors. The Webmaster will be responsible for management of an… Read more
NYHS Seeks Volunteer Treasurer to Join the Board of Directors
October 5, 2021The North York Historical Society is seeking a Treasurer responsible for updating the financial statements on a monthly basis. This volunteer position would also be… Read more
LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES
Downsview: Places and People at Toronto’s Highest Point
Downsview is a cultural heritage landscape that reflects the place and the people over time. What was once a forest has been forever changed in… Read more
City of Toronto StrollTO Self-Guided Walking Tours
Discover shops, stops, places and spaces — and history — on Toronto’s main streets as part of StrollTO’s self-guided walks. StrollTO is part of ShowLoveTO,… Read more
Books About North York History
Here are some North York history books to explore. Most of these are available through Toronto Public Library. Published by the North York Historical Society… Read more
