Albany Club

The Albany Club in Toronto, Ontario, was founded in 1882 and is one of Canada's oldest private social clubs. Named after the Duke of Albany, the club has been situated at its present location of 91 King Street East for more than 125 years.[1] The current clubhouse was originally built as "Victoria Row", a building constructed by John George Howard from 1840 to 1842.

This article is about the Albany Club in Toronto. For the Albany Club in Western Australia, see Albany Club (Western Australia).
The Albany Club in 2016
Exterior of the Albany Club

Overview

According to the club's prospectus, the association views itself as: "The exclusive social and business club for those who influence, celebrate, debate, and promote Canada's conservative and political history, ideals, values and leadership."[2]

The club is traditionally seen as a home for Conservative supporters. Its members have included every Tory Prime Minister from Sir John A. Macdonald to Brian Mulroney. Members have also included Ontario Conservative Premiers Sir James Whitney, Sir William Hearst, Howard Ferguson, George Henry, Thomas Kennedy, George A. Drew, Leslie Frost, John Robarts, William Davis, Frank Miller and Mike Harris.[1]

References
  1. "Albany Club - About". Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
  2. "Eve Adams's defection followed tense meeting with Stephen Harper". CBC News. February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.

Further reading
  • "Albany: A Celebration", History of Albany Club of Toronto, 1882–1982. Written by John Hewitt Amys, Q.C., 154 pages.

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