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Opening of the First North American YMCA
- When
- 25 November 1851
- Where
- Montreal, Quebec
The first YMCA in North America opened as a charity in Montreal, Quebec, on 25 November 1851.
This event marked the organization's expansion beyond the United Kingdom. The Montreal branch was established as a charity, and it preceded the founding of the first US branch in Boston by approximately one month.
Sources
- YMCA Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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