Gibson House Museum

The Gibson House Museum is a historic building in Toronto, located in the North York Centre neighborhood on Yonge Street. The history of the property is closely tied to David Gibson, a Scottish immigrant and land surveyor who acquired the land before the Rebellion of 1837. Because of his involvement in the uprising, his first house was destroyed and he was banished from Upper Canada, after which he lived in New York for a time. After being pardoned, he returned in 1848 and built the present-day house in 1851. The architectural style reflects the owner's prosperity, and some of the furniture and engravings feature motifs from his time in the United States.

Architecturally, it is a red-brick farmhouse in the Georgian Revival style, notable for its symmetrical facade with nine evenly spaced windows. A striking feature is the front door with its semi-elliptical fanlight and two sidelights. The house is protected as a historic landmark and is operated by the City of Toronto. Visitors can tour the building and learn more about the life of the Gibson family, who lived here into the 20th century, in an adjoining museum.

In addition to the regular guided tours, the museum offers special programs for children and school groups. On certain days, guests can play historic games, sample homemade treats, and help make ice cream. A special natural landmark on the grounds is an apple tree dating from 1832, which still bears Tolman Sweet apples today and has been celebrated as a survivor of local tree surveys.