- 2026-10-08Robert McLaughlin, a pioneer of the Canadian vehicle industry, was born in the family homestead on this property. In 1867,…
- 2026-10-08Born in Scotland, Robert Nichol moved to Upper Canada in 1792 and settled in Port Dover in 1808, where he…
- 2026-10-08In an effort to alleviate poverty and unemployment in Ireland, the British government in 1825 sponsored a settlement of Irish…
- 2026-10-08On September 7, 1850, a treaty was concluded at Sault Ste. Marie between the Hon. W.B. Robinson, representing the government,…
- 2026-10-08Rockwood was built in 1842 as a country villa for John Solomon Cartwright (1804-1845). Designed by George Browne, architect of…
- 2026-10-08A pioneer boarding school for boys was opened on this property in 1850 by William Wetherald (1820-98), an English Quaker…
- 2026-10-08Born in Kamouraska County, Quebec, Paradis studied at Sainte-Ann-de-la-Pocatière College and taught art in Ottawa. Following his ordination in 1881,…
- 2026-10-08Born at Indian Lands (St. Elmo), Gordon was ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1890. He served as a missionary in…
- 2026-10-08Born at Coupar-Angus, Scotland, Buchanan graduated in medicine from Edinburgh University. He later became a Presbyterian minister and was called…
- 2026-10-08Son of Scots immigrants, Presbyterian missionary George Mackay was born near Embro, Zorra Township. In 1872, he founded the first…