Best History Museum in Richmond Hill

"If the Distillery District is a time capsule to 19th-century industrial Toronto, this open-air heritage museum is a snapshot of rural life in that same era. About 19mi (30km) north of the city center and an even longer trip back in time, Black Creek Pioneer Village recreates life in 1867 with restored homes, stores, farms, churches and schools, plus a dedicated crew of costumed villagers. At 15 Canadian dollars ($11.44) for adults and 11 dollars ($8.39) for children, it’s the cheapest ticket to a time machine."

"This living-history village recreates the 1860s with more than 30 restored buildings and such craftsmen as tinsmiths, blacksmiths, millers, clock-makers, and weavers selling their wares. Visitors will also find demonstrations of spinning, hearth cooking, and quilting. The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker prove how modern life may feel busier than ever, but in may ways, we have it easy."

"Black Creek Pioneer Village is an open-air heritage museum that is located northwest of downtown Toronto on Murray Ross Parkway west of York University. The Village overlooks Black Creek, which flows into the Humber River. The Village, which first opened in 1960, recreates life in 19th century Ontario and offers visitors a glimpse into the past."

"Taking your kids to the historic home of one of Toronto's first architects may seem laughable. Have we met your children?. Gazing at watercolours is hardly a hobby of theirs."

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"Hear me out: maid cafés we a concept introduced to Toronto from Japan, and they are the type of café where servers don black and white frilly maid outfits, and greet you with an enthusiastic “irrashaimase,” a greeting meaning welcome. Three days a week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, the servers also double up as performers, singing and dancing to Japanese pop songs. The café offers in-house drinks and desserts, including the Angel Hat cheesecakes that the original storefront nearby sells too, as well as items like matcha lattes and puddings."

"This former warehouse building on Ryerson's campus is a multi-faceted space. While it's best known for its galleries and art shows, the RIC has been amassing works since 1969, so the space is now home to a collection of nearly 375,000 historical photographs by seminal photographers like Eugene Atget and Brassai. View this post on Instagram"

"Described by many as a hidden gem, Gibraltar Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand that faces out on Lake Ontario and is all that is left of the sand dunes that once blanketed the area. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Immediately grabbing attention with its quirky name, Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant not only turns the head of its customer, but it also ensures they are given a taste of some Italian home cooking. Right off the bat, the customers are already greeted with a creative ambiance that accents any night out in town."

"What is it: Affectionately known by locals as “the nose,” given the Romanesque nose hanging out front in lieu of a sign, this East Side gem has been around for decades. Renowned for its delicious, Italian-based sharing plates and quirky interior, this is a dinner party in full swing. And yes, it's a little loud sometimes, too."