The Township of Ryerson was incorporated in 1880 and named after Dr. Egerton Ryerson, the Chief Superintendent of Education for Ontario from 1844 to 1876, who was the founder of the educational system in Upper Canada (Ryerson University in Toronto is also named after him). Each season of the year has its own attractions. In spring, even before the buds burst open, the tantalizing aroma of syrup making fills the air. In summer the lakes are surrounded by people on holidays, boating, water skiing and swimming. The fantastic beauty of the woods in the fall is almost impossible to describe, with all the glorious colours of red maple, gold birch, yellow popular and evergreens, mixed in just the proper proportions. Then it is winter and the snow is like a soft downy blanket over everything, the air is crisp and cold and oh so fresh! Just right for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing or an old fashioned horse drawn sleigh ride.
Contact: Judy Kosowan