About the Innisfil Historical Society

Innisfil Historical Society focuses on the preservation and dissemination of the history of the Town of Innisfil. This non-profit group of volunteers attends various community events with displays of books and antiques and prides itself on assisting anyone seeking information about the people and places of Innisfil. Located just south of Barrie, Innisfil includes the communities of S, A, add Big Bay Point etc . Innisfil Historical Society has also gathered historic materials from former Innisfil areas such as Painswick, Holly, Tollendale and St Paul’s. The Society meets monthly, except for December, July and August, at 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month. Most meetings are held at the Knock Community Centre, located at 7756 10 Sideroad of Innisfil (county road #54), at the 9th Line.

The format for meetings varies, most of which feature a guest speaker. The Society also has "open houses" with displays, working sessions, and an annual bus tour of historical sites in Innisfil. All meetings are open to the public and free of charge.

At Knock School Heritage Site, the Innisfil Document Centre houses a collection of photographic copies of wills, deeds, diaries, newspaper clippings, invoices, minute books, photographs and many more samples of historic interest.

A number of publications about Innisfil's history are available for purchase. Titles and ordering information can be found on a link from this page.

All members of the Society receive a newsletter entitled "Innisfil Notes" which is published 9 times a year. As well as information on the Society's activities, the newsletter reprints items of historical interest.

Annual membership dues are: Individual $15; Family $15