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OUR HISTORY

1967 - 1978

The Armenian Community Centre of Toronto was founded in 1967. It served the community at 18 Dupont Street until 1978.

1975 - 1986
Due to an unprecedented growth in the Community, the Armenian Community Centre was relocated to its current location at 45 Hallcrown Place; officially built in 1978. In 1979, the A.R.S. Armenian Private School opened its doors, and in 1982 the A.R.S. School’s Kindergarten and Elementary Wings were erected. In 1986, further expansion of the ACC offered a new restaurant / cafeteria and office / meeting spaces.
1991

The St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church was built on the ACC
property.

1998 - 2004
The property at 50 Hallcrown Place was purchased to accommodate for the A.R.S. High School and the new Armenian Youth Centre (AYC).
2010
Major renovations were initiated at the ACC, 45 Hallcrown Place, and completed completed in 2012. The renovations included a new boardroom, additional office spaces, renovated lobby and common spaces, and the new “The Hallcrown” Banquet Hall.
2016
Major renovations to the A.R.S.School Kindergarten and Elementary Wing allowed for the new A.R.S. Nursery.
2017

The A.R.S. High School expansion project was initiated at the AYC, 50 Hallcrown Place, for the growing school population.

The Armenian Community Centre of Toronto was founded in 1967. It served the community at 18 Dupont Street until 1978.

1967 - 1978

The St. Mary Armenian Apostolic

Church was built on the ACC

property.

1991

Major renovations were initiated
at the ACC, 45 Hallcrown Place,
and completed completed in
2012. The renovations included a
new boardroom, additional
office spaces, renovated lobby
and common spaces, and the
new “The Hallcrown” Banquet
Hall.

2010

Initiated in 2017, the Community embarks on the expansion project at the Armenian Youth Centre at 50 Hallcrown Place.

2025
1975 - 1986

Due to an unprecedented growth in the Community, the Armenian Community Centre was relocated to its current location at 45 Hallcrown Place; officially built in 1978. In 1979, the A.R.S. Armenian Private School opened its doors, and in 1982 the A.R.S.School’s Kindergarten and
Elementary Wings were erected.
In 1986, further expansion of the ACC offered a new restaurant / cafeteria and office / meeting
spaces.

1998 - 2004

The property at 50 Hallcrown
Place was purchased to
accommodate for the A.R.S. High School and the new Armenian Youth Centre (AYC).

2016

Major renovations to the A.R.S.
School Kindergarten and
Elementary Wing allowed for the
new A.R.S. Nursery.

1967 - 1978

The Armenian Community Centre of Toronto was founded in 1967. It served the community at 18 Dupont Street until 1978.

1975 - 1986

Due to an unprecedented growth in the Community, the Armenian Community Centre was relocated to its current location at 45 Hallcrown Place; officially built in 1978. In 1979, the A.R.S. Armenian Private School opened its doors, and in 1982 the A.R.S.School’s Kindergarten and
Elementary Wings were erected.
In 1986, further expansion of the ACC offered a new restaurant / cafeteria and office / meeting
spaces.

1991

The St. Mary Armenian Apostolic

Church was built on the ACC

property.

1998 - 2004

The property at 50 Hallcrown
Place was purchased to
accommodate for the A.R.S. High School and the new Armenian Youth Centre (AYC).

2010

Major renovations were initiated
at the ACC, 45 Hallcrown Place,
and completed completed in
2012. The renovations included a
new boardroom, additional
office spaces, renovated lobby
and common spaces, and the
new “The Hallcrown” Banquet
Hall.

2016

Major renovations to the A.R.S.
School Kindergarten and
Elementary Wing allowed for the
new A.R.S. Nursery.

2025

Initiated in 2017, the Community embarks on the expansion project at the Armenian Youth Centre at 50 Hallcrown Place.

1975 - 1986

Due to an unprecedented growth in the Community, the Armenian Community Centre was relocated to its current location at 45 Hallcrown Place; officially built in 1978. In 1979, the A.R.S. Armenian Private School opened its doors, and in 1982 the A.R.S.School’s Kindergarten and
Elementary Wings were erected.
In 1986, further expansion of the ACC offered a new restaurant / cafeteria and office / meeting
spaces.

1998 - 2004

The property at 50 Hallcrown
Place was purchased to
accommodate for the A.R.S. High School and the new Armenian Youth Centre (AYC).

2016

Major renovations to the A.R.S.
School Kindergarten and
Elementary Wing allowed for the
new A.R.S. Nursery.

BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER

OUR COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE

EDUCATION

The A.R.S. Armenian School is the largest co- educational, Armenian-Canadian trilingual and bicultural day school in Ontario, teaching to students from preschool through to Grade 12.

ATHLETICS

Homenetmen Toronto has a proud 45 year history of having basketball, soccer, athletic, volleyball, floor hockey, ping pong, kung-fu and chess programs.

SCOUTING

Homenetmen Toronto Scouting has an active membership of over 325 scouts.

YOUTH

The Armenian Youth Federation of Canada (AYF Canada) is a youth organization composed of enthusiastic and energetic members between the ages of 7-26 (JUNIOR GROUPS AND SENIOR GROUPS) who are bound by a passion to foster the future of their community

CULTURE

Hamazkayin “Klatsor” chapter is the cultural hub of the Toronto Armenian community, serving Armenian dance, music, literary and art to the community.

POLITICAL

The Armenian National Committee of Toronto is a grassroots organization that lobbies government to address the concerns of the Canadian Armenian community on a broad range of issues.

SOCIALSERVICES

The ARS Social Services believes that people thrive when they have access to information, tools and resources to enhance their health and well-being. Thus, they serve as a connection point for community members to identify and access financial, health and other services and support.

WOMEN

The Armenian Relief Society of Toronto “Roubina” Chapter is a vibrant organization with over 400 members who's mission is to provide social services and to empower women.

RELIGIOUS /SPIRITUAL

The St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church serves as a beacon of faith for the Armenian community of Toronto. The church also holds weekly Bible study session and providing Sunday school education to the community’s children.

SOCIAL

The Armenian Community Centre is the hub for Armenian-Canadian social life - serving as the meeting point for community members of all ages. The community centre also organizes regular celebrations and events such as the annual Summerfest which entertain tens of thousands from around the city and across Canada.

SENIORS

The club looks to promote social participation and inclusion of seniors, while continuing to engage them in the community through volunteerism and the mentoring of others.

MEDIA

Nor Hai Horizon TV airs on a weekly basis, offering the community an hour-long weekly reflection on news, current and cultural affairs distinctively for and about the Armenian community. The Torontohye monthly newspaper, which covers diverse topics with articles both in English and Armenian, has become a forum for the community. Approximately 3,000 copies are distributed monthly through all major Armenian centres, churches and school.

EDUCATION

The A.R.S. Armenian School is the largest co- educational, Armenian-Canadian trilingual and bicultural day school in Ontario, teaching to students from preschool through to Grade 12.

ATHLETICS

Homenetmen Toronto has a proud 45 year history of having basketball, soccer, athletic, volleyball, floor hockey, ping pong, kung-fu and chess programs.

SCOUTING

Homenetmen Toronto Scouting has an active membership of over 325 scouts.

YOUTH

The Armenian Youth Federation of Canada (AYF Canada) is a youth organization composed of enthusiastic and energetic members between the ages of 7-26 (JUNIOR GROUPS AND SENIOR GROUPS) who are bound by a passion to foster the future of their community

CULTURE

Hamazkayin “Klatsor” chapter is the cultural hub of the Toronto Armenian community, serving Armenian dance, music, literary and art to the community.

ADVOCACY

The Armenian National Committee of Toronto is a grassroots organization that lobbies government to address the concerns of the Canadian Armenian community on a broad range of issues.

SOCIAL SERVICES

The ARS Social Services believes that people thrive when they have access to information, tools and resources to enhance their health and well-being. Thus, they serve as a connection point for community members to identify and access financial, health and other services and support.

EMPOWERMENT

The Armenian Relief Society of Toronto “Roubina” Chapter is a vibrant organization with over 400 members who's mission is to provide social services and to empower women.

RELIGIOUS /SPIRITUAL

The St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church serves as a beacon of faith for the Armenian community of Toronto. The church also holds weekly Bible study session and providing Sunday school education to the community’s children.

SOCIAL

The Armenian Community Centre is the hub for Armenian-Canadian social life - serving as the meeting point for community members of all ages. The community centre also organizes regular celebrations and events such as the annual Summerfest which entertain tens of thousands from around the city and across Canada.

SENIORS

The club looks to promote social participation and inclusion of seniors, while continuing to engage them in the community through volunteerism and the mentoring of others.

MEDIA

Nor Hai Horizon TV airs on a weekly basis, offering the community an hour-long weekly reflection on news, current and cultural affairs distinctively for and about the Armenian community.

The Torontohye monthly newspaper, which covers diverse topics with articles both in English and Armenian, has become a forum for the community. Approximately 3,000 copies are distributed monthly through all major Armenian centres, churches and school.