Stouffville

History of Ballantrae Whitchurch It is believed that many of the settlers, in Ballantrae had roots as the community was named after Ballintra in County Donegal, Ireland. These settlers would have encountered a forest that caught the attention of the lumber industry in the late 1800s. By the ... Continue Reading » about Ballantrae Whitchurch Stouffville

History of Downtown Stouffville Stouffville was initially settled in 1805 by Abraham Stouffer, a Mennonite who hailed from Pennsylvania. Showing industriousness Stouffer recognized the potential. Established a saw and grist mill, on the banks of Duffins Creek. These enterprises thrived, ... Continue Reading » about Downtown Stouffville

History of Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville After the ice age the massive glaciers moved back leaving behind waterways and kettle lakes. These natural features played a role, in shaping the settlement patterns of the First Nations tribes who originally inhabited this area. In the 1800s Quaker and ... Continue Reading » about Rural Whitchurch Stouffville