Please also visit the Gibson House Museum’s website for many more ongoing exhibitions and events!
The NYHS is pleased to present “Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror – Encore.”
In March 2021, NYHS presented Marla Weingarten with ‘Yonge Street in the Rear-view Mirror’, which proved to be the most popular program in many years. This year as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the formation of North York, we are returning to Yonge Street and Marla Weingarten, for an encore presentation of the history of Yonge Street in North York.
Yonge Street is the most iconic street in Canada. This famous artery has weaved a tapestry of history along its path for over 200 years. The North York Historical Society is pleased to bring you “Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror – Encore.” A journey along the path from dirt to gravel, from horses to cars, to discover the many hidden stories of Yonge Street’s past and how life along this thoroughfare shaped North York through the years, transforming it to the township, borough, city and part of the megacity of Toronto that it is today.
When: Wednesday April 20, 2022, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Presenter: Marla Weingarten, North York Historical Society
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Don’t miss this talk!
Mel Lastman was mayor of North York for 24 years. His impact on the city was huge. 
DAVID NICKLE will speak on the impact of Mel Lastman on North York and on the megacity of Toronto after amalgamation in 1998
He was a long-time political journalist, covering Toronto City Politics out of Toronto Community News’ City Hall Bureau. He is also a published author, with several novels and a collection of stor
ies (Monstrous Affections, 2009) in print.
He will be focusing on the parts of Mel Lastman’s life with which he is most familiar, which is to say from around 1990 to 2003, but he will provide some perspective on earlier times too.
North York Historical Society is pleased to invite you to this Zoom meeting.
Time: May 18, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Along with Doors Open the North York Historical Society is producing the following walks:
Produced by: City of Toronto
Revisit the exciting past of Hogg’s Hollow in the Yonge and York Mills area at the west branch of the Don River. Named after James Hogg, who emigrated to Toronto in 1824, Hogg’s Hollow has a rich history that includes the beautifully restored Miller Tavern, a.k.a. the Jolly Miller, that is steeped in stories spanning over a century. We will visit the St. James Anglican Church and cemetery, Toronto’s second oldest Anglican church, whose congregants played a large role in the 1837 Upper Canada rebellion. The North York Historical Society is an active group of community members passionate about preserving and promoting North York history.
Please note: There are three large and steep staircases on this tour.
Walking
When: May 28, 2022 – May 29, 2022
Where: Mill Street and Old Yonge Street North York
1-13 Mill St, North York, ON M2P 1B3, Canada
Cost: Free
Reservations will be available on May 12, 2022
Reservations / Advance Tickets are required
Online: s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com
Anyone who would like to participate in one of these walks should reserve a ticket at the above address. Anyone who is interested in helping with the organization of these walks should contact the NYHS at info@nyhs.ca.