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Montgomery's Inn
Montgomery's Inn Door.jpg
Montgomery's Inn once welcomed travelers under this transom, or fanlight
General information
Architectural style Georgian
Address 4709 Dundas Street West
Completed 1832
Design and construction
Architect Thomas Montgomery
Montogomery's Inn plaque
A plaque erected by the province of Ontario calls attention to the Inn.

Montgomery's Inn is a special museum located in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario. It was built way back in 1830. This old building was designed in a style called Georgian. It served as an inn, which is like a hotel for travelers. The inn was named after its owner, Thomas Montgomery (1790-1877).

The inn stopped being a hotel in 1856. After that, it became a private farmhouse. The Montgomery family rented it out to farmers until 1946. Over the years, different groups owned the inn. These included a church, a developer, and local historical societies. Finally, the City of Toronto took over. At one point, the inn was almost torn down! Luckily, it was saved. Today, it is a treasured piece of history from the early days of Upper Canada. Most items inside the museum are from that time period. A few things even belonged to the Montgomery family themselves.

Exploring Montgomery's Inn

Montgomery's Inn is now a museum where you can learn about life in the 1800s. It shows how people lived, worked, and traveled in early Ontario.

Visit the Farmers' Market

Today, you can still visit Montgomery's Inn! A lively farmers' market is held there every Wednesday. You can find fresh local produce and other goods all year round.

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