Our Mission
To preserve and promote the vibrant history of Leaside for the enjoyment and education of the community – both today and for future generations.
Who are we?
The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society
is a not-for-profit organization, founded in November 2020.
We are a member in good standing of the Ontario Historical Society.
The LHPS has a Board of Directors consisting of nine experienced and dedicated members of the community – all with a shared passion for Leaside and its history.
What is hiding in your Attic?
Leaside Heritage is looking for pieces to add to our collection.
Preserved together for past, present and future generations.
The little town that grew!
Incorporated in 1913, Leaside was one of Toronto’s first “planned” communities.
Important achievements in areas such as: business and commerce, education, sports and recreation, commercial and residential architecture, infrastructure development…and in the everyday lives and experiences of Leasider's themselves.
What LHPS is here to do
Encourage the preservation of Leaside’s historical and heritage architecture through advocacy initiatives·
Identify, collect and store documents, photographs, artifacts and other material that illustrate and define Leaside’s history, to one day fill a Leaside-based museum.
