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 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 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 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