Richmond Hill

History of North Richvale Situated on 525 Carrville Road in the heart of a thoroughfare stands a charming single story house made of board and batten construction. This humble abode is believed to have been built around 1819 by Rowland Burr, who operated a mill, along the banks of the East Don ... Continue Reading » about North Richvale Richmond Hill

History of Rouge Woods Richmond Hill has a history that dates back, to the 1800s when it was mainly an agricultural area. As Toronto and its surrounding regions underwent urbanization and population growth Richmond Hill transformed into a community. In decades Rouge Woods has experienced ... Continue Reading » about Rouge Woods Richmond Hill

History of Crosby Parker Crosby immigrated to Canada in 1844 coming all the way, from Cumberland, England. He was a merchant who operated a dry goods store situated at Yonge Street and Richmond. Unfortunately the first store was destroyed in a fire back in 1866. Undeterred by this setback ... Continue Reading » about Crosby Richmond Hill

History of Mill Pond Mill Pond, a lake formed during the ice age played a role, as an energy source for various industries that emerged around it in the early 1800s. These industries included saw mills, iron foundries, a tannery, a brick yard, a distillery, lumber mills and a grist mill. Then ... Continue Reading » about Mill Pond Richmond Hill

History of North Leslie The Oak Ridges Moraine, a land formation that dates back, to the ice age about 12,000 years ago has long been a defining feature of this region. In 2010 Richmond Hill granted permission, to developers to build the North Leslie neighbourhood while also taking measures to ... Continue Reading » about North Leslie Richmond Hill

History of Devonsleigh The rich farmlands, forests and flowing streams that shape the landscape of this area created a settlement, for the native people who established a village in this part of Richmond Hill between 1300 1550 AD. The first European settlers arrived during the 1700s and early ... Continue Reading » about Devonsleigh Richmond Hill