THE HISTORY OF
YWAM DUNHAM
EST. 1976
Purchased to house thousands, YWAM Dunham’s purpose to equip and send youth to the nations has been here from the very beginning
The 1976 Montreal Olympics brought thousands through our doors as we Evangelized the nations.
Evangelizing to the nations since the Montreal Olympics
c.1976
They will know we are Christians by our love
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They will know we are Christians by our love 〰️
OUR BUILDING’S RICH HISTORY
Prior to Youth With A Mission, our house played an integral role in spiritual education within the region.
Built c.1875
c.1878
Dunham Ladies College opens its doors providing religious education to over 60 young ladies who enrolled in the college in the first years.
Fun Fact:
Pierre-Elliott Trudeau’s Mother, Miss Grace Elliot, was a pupil at Dunham Ladies College
c.1927
The Gymnasium along with several other additions are built, resulting in the building you see today.
Fun Fact:
During the Second World War many girls from England were sent here for safety and the School reached its highest enrollment
c.1972
The school closes due to low enrollment and the building falls into disarray
c.1976
The building is purchased by YWAM for the purpose of sending missionaries to the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
They continue the tradition of religious education in the building and community.
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