Gibson House is a historic property in North York, Ontario. Built in 1851 by David Gibson, a Scottish immigrant, land surveyor and participant of the Rebellion of 1837. North York forms the central part of the northern half of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... | Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837 - 1901) 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
A participant in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837, Gibson was forced to flee to the United States where he and his family remained for 11 years.
On their return to York County the Gibsons built a beautiful new home and were once again active members of their rural community.
Children bake spring treats in the historic kitchen, make a craft to take home, solve a Gibson mystery and lead their family and friends on a tour of the 19th century farmhouse.