King City in York Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Laskay Hall

c. 1859

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

1. Laskay Hall Marker

Inscription. In 1856, Senator David Reesor donated land and the Sons of Temperance erected this hall which opened Jan. 1, 1859. From 1914-88, Laskay Women's Institute managed the building. In 1989 the hall was restored by the community supported by the Twp. of King and the Province of Ontario.

Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Erected 1990 by Township of King.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 43° 55.433′ N, 79° 33.042′ W. Marker is in King City, Ontario, in York Region. It is on King Road 0.1 kilometers Jane Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the King Heritage and Cultural Centre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2920 King Rd, King City ON L7B 1L6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: King Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinghorn School (within shouting distance of this marker); Teston (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); The De Puisaye Settlement (approx. 8.1 kilometers away); Yonge Street / Rue Yonge (approx. 8.2 kilometers away); Lord Beaverbrook 1879-1964

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(approx. 8.3 kilometers away); 9980 Keele Street (approx. 8.3 kilometers away); St. Andrew’s Church (approx. 8.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King City.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

2. Laskay Hall Marker

On the right of the door

The King Heritage & Cultural Centre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

3. The King Heritage & Cultural Centre

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.