May 2016: Massive Surge in Luxury Real Estate Demand in Georgina
Continuing the conclusions from last month’s report, higher-end and luxurious properties have played a consistent role in Georgina’s Spring Market....
100 Years Commemorated
One of the last areas with operating farms in Toronto, it wasn't until 1968 that Centennial Park was completely urbanized....
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The Industrial History of Downtown Oakville
In 1793, Dundas Street was assessed for a military road. In 1805, the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada bought the...
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A Passageway for Freedom Seekers
In 1827 William Chisholm obtained the area surrounding the waterways. The home and business of the Chisholm family for six...
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Building Foundations on Railway Crossings
The Junction assumes its name from two native trails which crossed in the area prior to European settlement. The name...
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The History of Thistletown
100 acres on the north side of the West Humber River, lies Thistletown. In 1845-46 Grubb purchased Lot 33 of...
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The Fishing Village of Bronte
Founded in 1834, Bronte began as a small fishing village at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek. The name Bronte...
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Burlington: A Booming Farming Town
Burlington started to grow into the city that it is today in 1939, when the Queen Elizabeth Way was opened....
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The History of Georgetown
In 1781, the British government purchased parts of land from the Mississauga Nation. The assignment of laying out the townships...
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Leathertown
Acton was established in 1825 by the Rev. Ezra, Rev. Zenas and Rufus Adams. Before it became accepted as Acton...
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The History of Downtown Burlington
In 1669 well-known French explorer Rene Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle landed where La Salle Park is now stationed....
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The Fiercely Independent Spirit of Aldershot
This old unincorporated village was formerly a part of East Flamborough Township until it was annexed by the City of...
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Small Town Ontario in Toronto
In the 1790's Weston was a tiny hamlet known simply as "The Humber". The area rich timber resources and the...
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The Dennis Family Heritage
Mount Dennis is named after John Dennis, a Loyalist shipbuilder from Philadelphia who settled on a farm in the early...
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History of Caledon
Caledon’s first settlers were gold diggers who hoped to find riches in the Niagara Escarpment and Oak Ridges Moraine mountains...
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Honest Ed's Mirvish
In 1948 Ed Mirvish opened a landmark discount store on the corner of Bloor and Bathurst Streets. In 1952 Mirvish...
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