| 1844 |
YMCA organized in London, England. |
| 1851 |
First YMCA in North America founded in Montreal on November 25th. |
| 1852 |
YMCA’s established in Halifax and Toronto. |
| 1853 |
YMCA established in Saint John. |
| 1854 |
Yarmouth Exchange Building erected by Dennis Horton in August. |
| 1855 |
YMCA established Charlottetown. |
| 1858 |
YMCA organized in Yarmouth Exchange Building on October 11th. |
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Bible Study, Library, Reading Room and Temperance Lectures offered. During this period the YMCA used various halls in the community. |
| 1863 |
Local gymnastics enthusiasts push for building of a gymnasium, however scarcity of money delayed such a building. At this time the YMCA collected its money at various functions by passing wooden money boxes. |
| 1863-1893 |
YMCA experienced financial constraints and sometimes only existed in the form of Board of Directors. |
| 1893 |
YMCA started Boys Program and held its first Ladies Fitness Program. |
| 1905 |
Through the sale of a building bequeathed to the YMCA, and a generous donation from a local merchant, the YMCA purchased the Boston And Marine Insurance Building (on the site of the present day YMCA). |
| 1905 |
YMCA of Yarmouth Incorporated under the Societies Act on April 7th. |
| 1905-1910 |
Remodeled the building, adding a gymnasium and two bowling lanes. |
| 1905-1918 |
During the First World War the YMCA existed only through its Board Of Directors. |
| 1921 |
YMCA Camp Wapomeo established on Lake Fanning. |
| 1924 |
Hi Y began and became an important movement for teens until the late 1960’s. |
| 1925 |
Yarmouth YMCA Y’s Men Club begins. |
| 1928 |
Bowling area enlarged to 4 lanes and lobby expanded. |
| 1928-1945 |
Camp Wapomeo used to serve Armed Forces. |
| 1942 |
YMCA began building the first living quarters at Camp Wapomeo. |
| 1943 |
Fire partially destroys third floor of Boston Marine Building. |
| 1945 |
Following World War II the YMCA program flourished and the leadership was very strong. At this time the Ball Field was very active – people began talking of expanding facilities. |
| 1955 |
Building underwent extensive renovation on second floor, removing stairwell to Main Street, making shops and main floor office space. |
| 1966 |
Plans begun to build a swimming pool and, with help of a Centennial Project Grant, the pool became a reality in 1968. |
| 1967 |
YMCA sells Ball Field to Town Of Yarmouth. |
| 1973 |
YMCA accepts, in principle, a Long Range Plan which could lead to a new Office, Lobby and gymnasium facility. |
| 1974 |
Town and Municipal Elementary Schools Swimming Program developed. |
| 1975 |
Extremely difficult year financially. Community group meetings were held to help plan for the future. |
| 1976 |
Long Range Planning Report led to establishment of a Development Committee working with YMCA consultants on the future of the Association. |
| 1977 |
Complete refurbishing of Centennial Pool and remodeling of kitchen and Dining Hall at Camp Wapomeo. |
| 1978 |
Purchase of old Bank Building on Main Street. This would be the potential site for a new facility pending Development Committee report to the Board Of Directors. |
| 1982 |
Old YMCA torn down to make way for new facility. |
| 1983 |
YMCA of Yarmouth celebrates 125th Anniversary. |
| 1984 |
New YMCA facility officially opened on November 19th. |
| 1992 |
YMCA Enterprise Center opened. |
| 1995 |
One half of gymnasium converted into major fitness centre complete with cardio equipment, weights and various fitness related machines. |
| 2001 |
May – Official opening the Nate Bain Lobby and Wellness Centre in memory of long serving former YMCA director Nate Bain (June 29, 1908 – December 29, 1998) This included a major renovation of the lobby providing more space for the general public, and the development of a former racquetball court into an addition to the existing fitness centre. Largely equipped with Keiser air pressure equipment, and supported by $140,000 in donations from the friends of Nate Bain. |
| 2006 |
YMCA of Yarmouth begins planning for a $5 – $7M renovation and expansion including a major aquatics centre. |
