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York House in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, was constructed in 1786 by William Ray, a Quaker cooper and whaler from Nantucket. Ray was among a group of Quaker families who relocated to Dartmouth in the mid-1780s to establish a whaling industry, seeking to continue their trade under the British flag following the American Revolution. The house's architecture mirrors Nantucket's domestic style, featuring an asymmetrical facade and stone foundation. Today, York House serves as a museum, offering insights into the Quaker whalers' history and their contributions to Dartmouth's maritime heritage. (nationaltrustcanada.ca)
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