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

A Look Outside Hillary House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

1. A Look Outside Hillary House Marker

Inscription. Hillary House was designated a National Historic Site in 1973 as it represents one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada.

Popular throughout the western world by the mid 1800s, Gothic Revival architecture incorporated romanticized medieval elements that were both eclectic and ornate. This architectural style was a reaction to the rapid modernization that occurred with the Industrial Revolution and fit with the Victorians' love of whimsy and decoration.

Situated on 2.4 acres of land in the heart of Aurora, Hillary House is owned and operated by the Aurora Historical Society and serves as a museum and centre for heritage education.

Erected by Aurora Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 44° 0.169′ N, 79° 28.11′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Ontario, in York Region. It is at the intersection of Yonge Street and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Yonge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15372 Yonge Street, Aurora ON L4G L4G, 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 walking distance of this marker: A Place to Relax and Celebrate (a few steps from this marker); It’s Love-All For Tennis in Aurora (a

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few steps from this marker); A Historic Landscape (a few steps from this marker); The Many Lives of Hillary House (within shouting distance of this marker); Using the Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barn: a Necessity for Rural Doctors (within shouting distance of this marker); The Settlement of Aurora (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Doan Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

2. A Look Outside Hillary House Marker

Hillary House National Historic Site in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

3. Hillary House National Historic Site in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.