Canada History Week 2023

Published on November 20, 2023

On the occasion of Canadian History Week which takes place from November 20 to 26, 2023, let’s highlight some moments in the history of our town, Baie-D’Urfé.

The Town Charter was granted in March 1911 and the first council sat on July 10, 1911. There was no need for an election. Baie-D’Urfé's first Mayor, Vivian de Vere Dowker, and his Town councillors were all acclaimed.

At the first meeting, Mr. James Morgan, one of the Town founders, donated a lakefront property for the construction of a Town Hall, the development of a park for the enjoyment of all residents, and the creation of a road which was named after him. Mr. William Lyall also donated lakefront property in front of his house. In October 1912, Mr. Morgan generously donated the white-frame farmhouse for conversion to a Town Hall. Mr. Edward Maxwell, famous architect and Town Councillor, volunteered to design and supervise the renovations. In 1914, the charming and distinctive Town Hall that we know today was born.

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