In 1815 a pioneer log home was built on 200 acres in the rural outskirts of the City of York (now Forest Hill).  In 1994 the fate of this house met its demise. Prior to it being dismantled, the house went on record as being the oldest residential structure in Toronto.
   This home bares tribute to some phenomenal women of Canadian history. Dora Mavor Moore, pioneer of professional Canadian Theatre, Jeanne Minhinnick, a leading expert on Canadiana Antiques and Mary Denoon, supporter of many Toronto-based museum and historical groups - were all inhabitants.
During the Upper Canada Rebellion (1837~1838), William Lyon Mackenzie stayed in the house while en route from Montgomery's Tavern to York.
   Now set in pristine woods and backing onto 400 acres of conservation land (encompassing a portion of the Oakridge Trail), this home has been resurrected and given new life 40 minutes north-east of Toronto.