Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the York Pioneer & Historical Society respectfully acknowledges the contributions, cultures, experiences, and histories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples.

Tomorrow! Are you coming?

Good news! Scadding Cabin will be OPEN for the Exhibition Place Community BBQ! We'll have spinning demonstrations, games, and a tour through our humble cabin! 🗓️ September 20, 2025 ⏰ 11AM-2PM 📍Centennial Park, 14 Saskatchewan Rd 🎟️ FREE with registration: community.admitone.com/exhibition-p...

On this day in 1860, Toronto officially opened two grand parks: Queen's Park and Allan Gardens. The Prince of Wales, while on a royal tour, did the honours. 📷 : TPL Digital Archive

A big THANK YOU to the 5,387 people who visited Scadding Cabin during the CNE! Another THANK YOU to our amazing team of volunteers and presenters! EVERYONE made this season another one for the books!

Calling all kids: We want to see your amazing drawings of Scadding Cabin! 🖍️ Ask us for a super cool Activity Sheet while you enjoy these last few days at the CNE!

It's the final weekend! The forecast is looking quite favourable...Won't you join us for a last look at Scadding Cabin at the CNE?

We had the pleasure of attending the Canadian National Exhibition’s President’s Dinner & Foundation Silent Auction on August 27 at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex. It was a wonderful evening of connection, celebration, and support for the CNE Foundation! 📷 : L. Peppiatt

The York Pioneer & Historical Society is saddened by the passing of member Richard Fiennes-Clinton. Richard was a York Pioneer since 2016 and had a deep passion for and expertise in Toronto history. 📷 : K. Smith

It is MIDWAY (get it?) through our time at the CNE! This week is filled with some interesting visitors - including our resourceful YPHS Archivist, the iconic Governor & Mrs. Simcoe, and some float-y friends! 🦋

Today! After you visit Scadding Cabin, come see us at the CNEA exhibit booth at the Enercare Centre in Heritage Court! We'll be around until 10PM to talk history! 📷 : L. Peppiatt

It's Fri-Yay! Are coming to see us this weekend? Check out one of our great presentations and wander our gorgeous garden! 📷 : J. Marshall & K. Smith

Opening Weekend is behind us and we are READY to roll into our first full week at the #CNE2025--- and it's a BIG one! As always, we have GREAT programming and AMAZING volunteers ready to guide you through Toronto's Oldest House!

Our friends at the Muddy York Podcast have a wonderful primer on Scadding Cabin! Check it out:

It's finally here! Scadding Cabin is......OPEN!!! We are starting off opening weekend strong with a great lineup of presentations! Are you coming? Check back here every Monday & Friday during the CNE for a schedule of events or visit bit.ly/4fwtpNA !

📢 Let's Go To The EX...at Scadding Cabin! We will have almost daily events of old faves, new offerings, and our wonderful costumed interpreters to guide you through Toronto's Old House! 📅 Aug 15 to Sept 1 from 12 to 7 PM For a full schedule, check out www.theex.com or our website: bit.ly/4fwtpNA

Thank you to our attendees, authors, presenters, walk leaders, and partners who made our Simcoe Day in Toronto event this past Monday a great success! 📷 : K. Smith & B. Georgiou

Tomorrow! Join us at St. Matthew's Clubhouse from 1 to 4 PM for some FREE Simcoe Day festivities! We hope to see you there! Details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/simcoe-day...

Check out The Pronoic Collective (brought to you by the Old Town BIA) of historical reenactors at our Simcoe Day in Toronto event! 📅 : August 4th, 1 to 4 PM 📍 : St. Matthew's Clubhouse Details: bit.ly/3TkV3mC

Old City Hall is open again! Visit this summer for a tour, exhibitions, or bring in your old treasures to be evaluated! Will you be going? bit.ly/46uZFye 📷 : Toronto Archives

We are a week from our Simcoe Day extravaganza on August 4th! Come on one or two FREE historical walks: "From Scadding to Simcoe: A History & Geography", Bob Georgiou "Scadding’s Lot 15, from early to present day", Patricia Stowe Details: bit.ly/3TkV3mC

July 25, 1879: The York Pioneers held their annual excursion to Queenston Heights. Some members travelling via The Chicora steamer got sick. A meeting was held and the Queen's Own band played Auld Lang Syne. 📷 : TPL Archives

On July 24, 1809, John Paul Radelmüller was appointed Light Keeper at the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. His murder on Jan 2, 1815 by two drunken soldiers spawned one of Toronto's enduring ghost stories. 📷 : TPL Archive

Are you coming to our Simcoe Day in Toronto event on August 4th at St. Matthew's Clubhouse? We will have Toronto authors & creators on hand to talk and share local history! Adam Bunch Richard Fiennes-Clinton Elizabeth Gillan Muir Adam Waiser, Muddy York Podcast For more details: bit.ly/414cvji

This month, we got together at Scadding Cabin to honour the heart of our organization: our volunteers! Thank you! 📷 : K. Smith

📢 This Civic Holiday Weekend, join us to mark Simcoe Day in Toronto with an afternoon of local history fun! Event is FREE but registration is encouraged via QR code or bit.ly/3TkV3mC ! Co-Presented with Toronto's First Post Office & Riverdale Historical Society!

The York Pioneer & Historical Society wishes our members, volunteers, and friends a healthy & safe Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Are you ready for Doors Open Toronto?! Fancy some hoop rolling or a game of cribbage?! Come by Scadding Cabin on Saturday & Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm! If you visit, please tag us in your photos! See you there!

📢 The Doors Are OPEN once again! 🚪 Join us May 24th & 25th from 10AM to 5PM at Scadding Cabin for Doors Open Toronto! This year's theme is "The City is Your Playground; Get Ready to Play"! See Toronto's oldest house & play old-time children's games in the garden! #DOT25

Our neighbourhood is blooming! How are you enjoying spring? 📷 : K. Smith

On this day in 1904, a fire at Bay and Wellington Street swept through 14 acres of Toronto's commercial district. Costs included 86 destroyed factories and $13 million in damages. 📷 : City of Toronto Archives

The new 2024 York Pioneer Journal is now available! Purchase yours today for only $20 (plus shipping costs) in Our Store! OR Become A York Pioneer for $30 -- it's included in your membership! bit.ly/3Dlkj7H

On April 12 1838, rebels Samuel Lount & Peter Matthews were hung in the Court House Square. 📷 : Globe and Mail Archives, 1893

On April 7, 1849, a fire beginning at King & Jarvis Streets consumed 15 acres of Toronto's commercial district. Amongst the destruction was St. James Cathedral and St. Lawrence Market. 📷 : TPL Archives

What's in the box?? The new 2024 York Pioneer Journal, of course! Copies have been mailed out to members and subscribers! 📷 : K. Smith

Thank you to everyone who joined us last month at the 2025 York Pioneer & Historical Society Annual General Meeting! The year promises to be an exciting one! Check out our website for more info -- including the new Board of Directors! bit.ly/3Dlkj7H 📷 : K. Smith

Victoria College opened in 1892. It was designed by William George Storm, who joined the York Pioneers in 1872. This was the last building he designed before his death. Did you attend? 📷 : TPL Archives, c. 1903

The Wheat Sheaf, Toronto's oldest bar opened in 1849, has been approved for heritage designation. Have you been? bit.ly/4l9yBtt

📢 Our 2025 Annual General Meeting runs tomorrow March 22 at 1PM at Friends House! See you there! bit.ly/3Ffnleu 📷 : Friends House

The Hudson’s Bay Company, founded in 1690, is planning to liquidate the entire business. Will you miss it? www.thestar.com/business/hud... 📷 : Robert Simpson Co. Building on Queen Street which hosts the flagship Bay store via TPL Archives

A Happy St. Patrick's Day to our members, friends, and followers!

📌 Our Annual General Meeting is a week away! Are you coming? buff.ly/WgBsCYl

The Thorncliffe Ski Jump opened in 1933 and captured a lost part of Toronto's fascination. With the Ontario Line construction, its history and geography was uncovered again.

What is this old artefact? Find out at our AGM on March 22 at Friends House! Event details: buff.ly/z27K7YT

Is it Spring yet? Unfortunately we have a few more weeks officially to go, but we appreciate this beautiful photo of Scadding Cabin taken by Ian Ladybird! We love photos of the Cabin so please share and we will feature!

On this #InternationalWomensDay, we honour Mrs. Julia Isabelle Montgomery Sheppard, the first woman of the York Pioneers! Mrs. O.B. Sheppard was a very active member of the Society, whose efforts included the preservation of Sharon Temple! Thank you Mrs. Sheppard! 📷: Daily Star, Sept 24, 1918

Today, we mark the 191th year of Toronto's incorporation! On March 6, 1834, the Town of York was renamed and reorganized to the City of Toronto! What was the city's population in 1834? 9,254! 📷 : Topographical plan of the city of Toronto, 1851 via Toronto Public Library

Become a York Pioneer! At $30 a year, your membership will help support local history with the oldest historical society in Ontario and a storied institution in Toronto! (And ahem, allows you voting rights to our upcoming AGM on March 22...) Join today: buff.ly/RoHrC7k

📢 Join us on March 22 at Friends House for the 2025 York Pioneer AGM! The afternoon will feature business, refreshments, and historical artefacts of the Scaddings & the Society! Members in good standing can attend, stand for election, & vote! Details: bit.ly/3Dlkj7H

What was displayed at Scadding Cabin in 1932? Some items are familiar: furniture, spinning wheels, old photos of Toronto. Other artefacts: cannons, farming implements, and an old buggy! #MuseumsOntario #ONHeritageWeek 📷 : B. Georgiou, Globe & Mail Archives, Toronto Archives