HERITAGE SITES

Part of the YPHS mandate is to preserve heritage sites for the benefit of all. We own and operate two heritage buildings: the Scadding Cabin, Toronto’s oldest house, on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition; and Eversley Church, on Dufferin Street north of King City. Below is more information about the history of our two sites and our involvement with them.

Scadding Cabin at the CNE

The Scadding Cabin

This small building, located adjacent to the Fort Rouillé Monument and in the shadow of the wind turbine, can be found on the western grounds of the CNE. It is not only the oldest building on the grounds, but the oldest building in Toronto. It was built by the Queen's York Rangers in 1794 on behalf of John Scadding, who served as clerk (essentially, an executive assistant) to the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe. For more click here.

Turn of the Century Postcard of Eversley Church

Eversley Church

Also known as St. Andrew's Church which is located in King Township on Dufferin Street north of King Sideroad. Eversley Church is a heritage property owned by the York Pioneer and Historical Society. This stone building was transferred to the YPHS in 1968 by Lady Eaton. For more click here.