Toronto's First PO

@TOs1stPO

Museum, National Historic Site, & Post Office. Built in 1833, we research, interpret, and promote the history of York and early Toronto. Open 7 days a week!

260 Adelaide St. E., Toronto
Joined March 2012

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  1. 23 hours ago

    that Toronto's First Post Office's name is a bit of a misnomer? 🏠The building opened in 1833, before the Town of York became the City of Toronto and was in fact the "Fourth York Post Office" as there had been three prior post offices in the settlement!

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  2. Jan 2

    Back to work after the holidays...... 2019 here we come!

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  3. 24 Dec 2018

    Sending our warmest thoughts for a wonderful holiday and a happy new year! 🔔💌🎄

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  4. 20 Dec 2018

    Friendly reminder that we will be closed December 25th & 26th, and January 1st for the holidays! 🎄⛄️🌟

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  5. 19 Dec 2018

    that the earliest known reference to a postal service in Canada is the mention of couriers in 1705, namely the "first courier" Pedro da Silva, who is credited as being the first officially-commissioned Courier of New France ✉️⚓️📜

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  6. 18 Dec 2018

    Last chance for holiday cards being mailed within Canada! Get them in today's post 📬 If you're mailing within the province, you have an extra day! 🎄☃️🎁

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  7. 17 Dec 2018

    Don’t show up empty handed to your holiday parties! Pop into the P.O. to shop a range of locally made holiday gifts like this beautiful Toronto Scenes watercolour calendar by which makes a perfect host/hostess gift! It’s never too early to get organized! 🎁👏📅

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  8. 15 Dec 2018

    Hint Hint....Membership to the Town of York Historical Society makes an amazing and thoughtful gift that keeps giving all year around! Best of all, it’s only $30! 💌

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  9. 14 Dec 2018

    📸Captured: The moment when he hears the words “liver treat”. Petey, you’re welcome anytime ol’ chum! 🐾🐶🐾

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  10. 13 Dec 2018

    When buying holiday gifts and stocking stuffers this season, why not get a gift that gives back? By shopping our gift shop, not only are you supporting local makers but all profits benefit the Town of York Historical Society! Now that’s a win-win! 🎉🎁🎊

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  11. Retweeted
    11 Dec 2018

    The tea is just a few days off! Sunday, Dec. 16 in historic ! We'll make a -era ornament, write letters w quill pens & sealing wax & enjoy a scrumptious festive !

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  12. 12 Dec 2018

    🎊 New in the Shop! 🎊 These amazing postcards feat. Toronto Stationery Shops (including yours truly!) illustrated and designed by & @penpaling_paula! What a beautiful rendering of the Post Office! 😍

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  13. 10 Dec 2018

    So glad our Holiday Post-a-letter event was a success! 🎅⛄️🍪 Check out this segment on to see how kids communicate with Santa! Extra special thanks to our wonderful hosts & for making this such a wonderful and festive afternoon!

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  14. 10 Dec 2018

    Got letters headed to the USA? Better hurry in and mail them off today! We're open 'til 5:30pm, and last pick-up is at 5:00pm. 💌 While you're in, why not browse the shop? We have a lovely selection of local stocking-stuffers and hostess gifts. 🎁

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  15. 9 Dec 2018

    in 1755, Benjamin Franklin (then joint Deputy Postmaster General of Britain’s colonies) opened the first Canadian post office in Halifax to serve as a link between the Atlantic colonies and England.

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  16. 9 Dec 2018

    The Holiday Edition of our Post-a-Letter Sunday is happening now! Come in for some hot cocoa and cookies and mail your letters to Santa! 🎅🎄⛄️

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  17. 8 Dec 2018

    Have you mailed your letters to Santa yet? It's not too late to get a reply! 🎅 Join us tomorrow from 12-4pm for a special holiday letter writing drop-in! We'll be writing letters to Santa, his elves (they need recognition too!), and those in need. Free and fun for all ages!

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  18. 7 Dec 2018
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  19. 7 Dec 2018

    🚨Vintage Stamp Pack Alert! 🚨 New stamp packs featuring vintage holiday stamps are now in stock in our Gift Shop. Come in soon as they're sure to sell out fast! And why not mail your holiday letters while you're in?

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  20. 5 Dec 2018

    I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks. ~William Shakespeare

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