history

In celebration of International Women’s Day, join our archivists for a drop-in event where you can meet some of Peel’s outstanding women through their archival records. From farmers to medics…

Christmas was once a simple season of carolling and school concerts, of neighbourly greetings and family visits, of tinkling bells and sleigh rides in gently falling snow, all blessedly free of commercial pressure. Well, maybe.

Christine Thomas reveals her secret life as a poacher, “stealing” moments of joy from the country around her.

Mary Lazier’s new, illustrated book tells the history of Dufferin County like you’ve never heard – or seen – it before.

A modest log cabin and a grand Victorian farmhouse merge history in Caledon, thanks to Helen and John Mason.

Before there were boards and commissions and tribunals and official plans, and before there were consultants and mission statements and surveys and regulations and codes, the local municipal council handled almost everything. And fast.

Christine Thomas reflects on the journey from city to country and the wonderful people met along the way.

Christine Thomas knew a few people in Toronto. Then she moved to the country and acquired 100 neighbours and a home redolent with history.