- 2026-10-08The house which stood near this site was constructed prior to 1841, and purchased in 1865 by Prof. James Williamson…
- 2026-10-08In 1610 Henry Hudson, a renowned English navigator, commenced his second voyage in search of a northwest route to China.…
- 2026-10-08Born at Embro and educated at Galt Collegiate Institute, this distinguished churchman and educationist graduated from the University of Toronto…
- 2026-10-08One of the most prolific architects in 19th-century Ontario, Langley was born in Toronto. In 1862, following his apprenticeship as…
- 2026-10-08Born in England, Bayfield joined the Royal Navy at the age of eleven and served in many parts of the…
- 2026-10-08Born in Perth, Upper Canada, and educated in Quebec and Ireland, Reade became an assistant surgeon with the 61st (South…
- 2026-10-08In November 1854 the schooner "Conductor" was wrecked off this shore during one of Lake Erie's many violent storms. Jeremiah…
- 2026-10-08Born in Jamaica, Bernard immigrated to Canada and settled in Barrie, where in 1856 he established a law practice. He…
- 2026-10-08Built in 1853 by a mayor of Kingston, Francis Hill, this house, during the 1860's and 1870's, was the residence…
- 2026-10-08The Royal Navy Depot Holland Landing, constructed during the War of 1812, stood just north of this site on the…