Aurora

History of Bayview Southeast Bayview Southeast used to be a part of the Township of Whitchurch. In the 1700s and early 1800s Quakers were, among the settlers who came here. They were given 200 acres of land in exchange for clearing the forest building roads and establishing their homes and ... Continue Reading » about Bayview Southeast Aurora

History of Aurora Grove The southern area of Aurora Grove was initially inhabited in 1798 by Captain William Graham, a United Empire Loyalist who received 400 acres of land as a reward, for his service to the Crown, during the American Revolution. Captain Grahams land consisted of lots 76 and ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Grove

History of Aurora Northeast The British Crown conducted a survey of this region in 1802. The initial group of settlers consisted of United Empire Loyalists who were granted 200 acre plots of land as a token of appreciation, for their loyalty to the Crown. Before receiving ownership rights ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Northeast

History of Bayview Northeast The Bayview Northeast neighbourhood was a forest when the early settlers arrived here in the 1800s. Many of these settlers were Quaker families who made the journey northward, from Pennsylvania. These pioneers first cleared their land. Established their homes. Some of ... Continue Reading » about Bayview Northeast Aurora

History of Bayview Wellington Bayview Wellington used to be farmland, until the 1970s. It was an area where livestock, dairy and crop farms thrived. Additionally there was a brewery and a mill situated along the East Branch of the Holland River that passes through the neighbourhood. Initially ... Continue Reading » about Bayview Wellington Aurora

History of Aurora Estate James Lloyd became the known landowner in this region. He belonged to a group of Quaker families who migrated to Canada during the 1800s. Apart, from being a landowner Lloyd held the role of a father to nine children. His sons were known for their qualities, including ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Estate