National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Canada

The first Young Men's Christian Associatio in North America was the Montreal Association, which opened its doors on November 25th, 1851, shortly before YMCAs started up in Boston, New York, and Toronto. The North American YMCAs formed a confederation in 1854, and the World Alliance of YMCAs was formed in 1855. The YMCA's Canadian national administrative headquarters were located in Montreal until the formation of the separate National Council of YMCAs of Canada in 1912 with headquarters in Toronto. The U.S. and Canadian YMCAs continued for decades after to conduct foreign work together under the auspices of the International Committee.

From the description of YMCA work in Canada records, 1851-1989 (bulk 1860s-1960s). (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 368020948

The first Young Men's Christian Association in North America was the Montreal Association, which opened its doors on November 25th, 1851, shortly before YMCAs started up in Boston, New York, and Toronto. The North American YMCAs formed a confederation in 1854, and the World Alliance of YMCAs was formed in 1855. The YMCA's Canadian national administrative headquarters were located in Montreal until the formation of the separate National Council of YMCAs of Canada in 1912 with headquarters in Toronto. The U.S. and Canadian YMCAs continued for decades after to conduct foreign work together under the auspices of the International Committee.

From the guide to the YMCA in Canada records., 1851-1989, (bulk 1860s-1960s), (University of Minnesota. Kautz Family YMCA Archives. [ymca])