Sad news on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
shown here in 1959 at what was then the Golden Mile.
Right to left are: Queen Elizabeth II, Scarborough Mayor Ab Campbell,
Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner and Mrs. Campbell.

Now that Covid-19 vaccines are readily available and government restrictions have been adjusted, the Archives will be available to researchers once again.

During the daytime, we are limiting researchers to daytime appointments between 1:30 and 4:30, Monday – Friday afternoons.

To make a daytime appointment for research, please email to: scarborougharchives@rogers.com or phone any afternoon at 416-396-6930 to make an appointment.

We will also reopen Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for research only at this time. Group tours will not be available.

We will not be reopening on Tuesday evenings at this time.

Visitors must be fully vaccinated and masks may be requested until further notice.

Two recent projects come to mind when looking around our community. With Covid-19 resulting in a change in our normal routines and limited opportunities to shop or visit in groups, here’s a chance to drive around Scarborough and take note (and pictures) of our heritage.

Pictured below are two interesting new heritage features.

The former Stop 14, Stinson’s Grocery store at Midland and Kingston Road, has now been restored to its former 1903 appearance. The new owners have done a great job, using historical photographs to fix up this designated heritage property.

The Midland Park mural on the plaza wall at Ellesmere and Birkdale Road is the work of a dedicated group of local residents who have been trying for years to have the unique community designated as a Heritage Conservation District.

The Scarborough Historical Society promotes, preserves and stimulates an interest in the history of Scarborough, Ontario. Read more about the SHS and this website…