Gibson House Museum

Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge Street
North York, ON, M2N 5P6
416-395-7432

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The Gibson House was built in 1851, and was the home of the Scottish immigrant David Gibson and his family. David Gibson was a land surveyor who is known for his contribution towards mapping Toronto in its early days, which eventually lead to a settlement in Ontario?s wilderness.

Gibson participated in the Upper Canada rebellion which turned out to be a failure. The government wasn?t pleased with this failed attempt so they made life difficult to all those involved. Gibson had his house destroyed and he was banished from Upper Canada, which forced him to move south of the border to New York. He lived with family in Lockport, New York for 11 years before he was officially pardoned by the government and allowed to come back home. He still owned land in the York country near Toronto during that time. His wife who wasn?t banished would travel back and forth to collect rent and profits from their land.

In 1848, Gibson and his family moved back to the York County and set out to build a new house which ended up to be this stunning mansion which is today known as the Gibson house. The house is made of red brick and built in the Georgian Revival style which reflects the taste of a prosperous family.

The Gibson House is located on Yonge Street near Sheppard Ave.  It seems to be away from the noisy traffic and bustling crowds that Yonge St attracts, however all that separates it from the main road is a garden park. For those walking to the Gibson House Museum, you can use this park to gain access to this site.

Today the Gibson house is a museum operated by the City of Toronto Culture Division. Tours are offered with costumed interpreters performing domestic demonstrations, such as hearth cooking, and giving guests a glimpse into Toronto’s rural past. Workshops are offered for adults, there are ongoing programs for community groups such as Girl Guides, as well as special events.

Hours of Operation

January ? December
Tuesday ? Sunday
Noon – 5 p.m.

Holiday Mondays (Family Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Simcoe Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving)
Noon – 5 p.m.

 Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday
 Closed

Directions and Map to the Gibson House Museum

By Car

The Gibson House Museum is located on Yonge St between Sheppard and Finch Avenue, at Park Home Avenue.

From West or South: Take the 401 east to the Yonge St exit, go north on Yonge St until you reach Park Home ave or head east on the QEW / Gardiner Expressway, take the Yonge St exit and head north on Yonge until you get to the Sheppard and Yonge area where Park Home Ave is just a couple of blocks away.

From East: Take the 401 west to Yonge St. Go north on Yonge St until you reach Park Home ave.

From North: Take the 400 south to the 401, Take the 401 east to the Yonge St exit, go north on Yonge St until you reach Park Home ave. 

By Public Transit

Take the Yonge / University line subway northbound to North York Centre subway station. Walk a short distance north on Yonge Street to Park Home Ave. The site is adjacent to the parkette on the north side of Park Home Ave. and can be accessed by following the park path. For specific TTC route and schedule information call 416-393-4636 (INFO)

Map of the Gibson House Museum Location

Contact the Gibson House Museum Location

Email: Gibsonhouse at toronto.ca
Phone: 416-395-7432