Innisfil Historical Society - Publications
















Newest Release in June 2010 " Memories of Cookstown"


Hardcover book featuring a collection of stories and photos contributed by current and former Cookstown folks. $36.00


Glimpses of Cookstown (3rd Printing by Innisfil Historical Society)


A History by Street & Municipal Tax - Roll Number 1825-1991
This soft cover book has been compiled by Joan McLean, well-known local historian. $36.00



Farms of Innisfil, Challenges, Chores and Changes:


Released in December 2006. Hard Cover, Colour section, 400 pages. $40.00.


The Grange at Knock:


An account of the Patrons of Husbandry in the village of Knock, 1875-1900, with reference to the Patrons of Industry. Written by Janet Arnett, 1984. Softcover, 71 pages. $4.00.


The Ice Industry at Bell Ewart:


The Ice Industry was in Bell Ewart from 1876 to the 1930's. 35 pages, $7.00.


Innisfil Historical Review:


  • 1951, softcover, 184 pages. $5.00
  • 1967, softcover, 156 pages. $5.00
  • 1984, softcover, 270 pages. $5.00

These reviews contain histories of many families in Innisfil, as well as histories of organizations and communities in Innisfil.


Index to Innisfil Historical Reviews, 1951, 1967, 1984.


Softcover, 170 pages. $8.00. This index was compiled by Elinor Sullivan in 1997.

Set of the 3 Historical Reviews of 1951, 1967, 1984, and the Index to these reviews. $20.00


Skunks & Scholars:


Memories of Growing up in Innisfil before 1940. Contributions by many individuals. Published in 1987. Hardback, 239 pages. $19.00.


Treasured Recipes of Innisfil's Past:


$10.00


History of Stroud (Video Tape):


A number of individuals describe the history of Stroud, one of the villages in Innisfil. 20 mins, $20.00


Historical Walking Tour of Stroud and Craigvale:


4-page leaflet. $ 0.25
Map and descriptions of historical sites in Stroud and the adjacent area which was known as Craigvale.




All books are available at the Innisfil Town Office on Innisfil Beach Rd, Will Silk's General Store of Cookstown, Simcoe County Museum, or email info@innisfilhistorical.ca For packing and postage, add the following to the publication prices:
  • Orders up to $10.00, add $4.00 for packing and postage.
  • Orders over $10.00, add $8.00 for packing and postage.
Send orders and payment (no C.O.D.) to:

Innisfil Historical Society
Box 7176
Innisfil, Ontario
L9S 1A9


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