The North York Historical Society discovers and disseminates historical information about and arouses interest in the past of North York (part of the City of Toronto).

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February – November 2018 Feb – Nov 2018
February 10, 2018 (Saturday)
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Gibson House Museum Exhibit “Pennies and Purses”
Gibson House Museum Exhibit "Pennies and Purses" @ Gibson House Museum
Feb 10 – Aug 31 all-day Gibson House Museum
This exhibit explores currency, general stores and shopping habits in 19th century rural Ontario, providing new context for the lives of the Gibson family and the development of communities like Willowdale. Cost: free. Regular admission applies …
July 1, 2018 (Sunday)
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WWNA Third Annual Canada Day BBQ
WWNA Third Annual Canada Day BBQ @ Dempsey Park
Jul 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Dempsey Park
 
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Canada Day Celebration at Downsview Park
Canada Day Celebration at Downsview Park @ Festival Terrace (beside 35 Carl Hall Road)
Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Festival Terrace (beside 35 Carl Hall Road)
Downsview Park invites you to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, 2018 with FREE activities for the whole family, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night! Bring your friends, family, and neighbours out for a …
September 19, 2018 (Wednesday)
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NYHS September 2018 Meeting
NYHS September 2018 Meeting @ North York Central Library, Program Room 101 on the main level of the library
Sep 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm North York Central Library, Program Room 101 on the main level of the library
Speaker To Be Announced
October 17, 2018 (Wednesday)
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NYHS October 2018 Meeting
NYHS October 2018 Meeting @ North York Central Library, Program Room 101 on the main level of the library
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm North York Central Library, Program Room 101 on the main level of the library
Speaker To Be Announced
November 21, 2018 (Wednesday)
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NYHS November 2018 Meeting
NYHS November 2018 Meeting @ North York Central Library, Program Room 101 on the main level of the library
Nov 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm North York Central Library, Program Room 101 on the main level of the library
Speaker To Be Announced
February – November 2018 Feb – Nov 2018

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NEWS

Toronto.com and North York Mirror

Announcing NYHS’s New Local History Column

June 15, 2018

Great news! Starting in July 2018, the North York Historical Society will be presenting a local history column online at toronto.com and in the North York… Read more

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ACO Launches Questions for MPP Candidates

May 22, 2018

From ACO Built Heritage News – Issue No. 269 – May 21, 2018, by Catherine Nasmith Architectural Conservancy Ontario has released a set of questions… Read more

Toronto Old City Hall

Future City of Toronto Museum

March 1, 2018

In an “Opinion” article on January 22nd, Alex Bozikovic wrote in the Globe & Mail that “Old City Hall towers over Toronto. The grand sandstone pile… Read more

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