Welcome to the Sharon Temple

"Calculated to inspire the beholder with astonishment" William Lyon Mackenzie

The Temple was built by the Children of Peace between 1825 and 1831, and represents architecturally their vision of a society based on the values of peace, equality, and social justice. This "plain folk" of former Quakers led the country's first farmers’ co-operative; built its first shelter for the homeless; and played a key role in the development of democracy by ensuring the elections of William Lyon Mackenzie, and both "fathers of responsible government," Robert Baldwin and Louis LaFontaine;

For several of the last 10 years, the United Nations has named Canada as the best place to live. In no small way, this is a reflection of Canadian values of tolerance and respect for democracy and democratic rights. This Canadian tradition began with the Children of Peace.

Today, the Sharon Temple stands as a testament to the wisdom, forethought and integrity of its founders.