History of Mattamy Homes in Timeline

Mattamy Homes, founded by Peter Gilgan in Toronto in 1978, is a major North American home builder. It is the largest residential home builder in Canada and ranks among the top 25 builders in the United States. As a privately owned company, Mattamy Homes has established a significant presence in the housing market, contributing to residential development across both countries.

1978: Mattamy Homes Founded

In 1978, Peter Gilgan founded Mattamy Homes in Toronto, Canada.

2010: Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Creation Begins

In 2010, the creation of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway began.

2011: Peter Gilgan Donates to Ryerson University

In 2011, Peter Gilgan donated $15 million to Ryerson University to create the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

2013: Gilgan Donates to The Hospital for Sick Children

In 2013, Peter Gilgan donated $40 million to The Hospital for Sick Children Centre for Research and Learning.

2015: Gilgan Donates to Parks Foundation Calgary

In 2015, Peter Gilgan donated $5-million to Parks Foundation Calgary for the development of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway.

2017: Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Completed

In 2017, the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway was completed.

2018: Mattamy Homes Donates to Ontario Proud

Prior to the 2018 Ontario general election, Mattamy Homes donated $100,000 to Ontario Proud, a right-wing political advocacy group, leading to controversy and a pledge from Mattamy to avoid such donations in the future.

March 24, 2019: CoolToday Park Opens

On March 24, 2019, CoolToday Park, a spring training complex for the Atlanta Braves, opened after Mattamy donated land and money for its development.

2019: Mattamy Fined for Illegal Tree Cutting

In 2019, Mattamy was fined $25,000 by the city of Guelph for 78 charges of illegal tree cutting.

2019: Gilgan Donates to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto

In 2019, Peter Gilgan donated $100 million to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, becoming the largest health care benefactor in Canada at the time.

2022: Gilgan Donates to Trillium Health Partners

In 2022, Peter Gilgan donated $105 million to Trillium Health Partners to build the "Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital" and expand the Queensway Health Centre, marking the largest hospital donation in Canadian history.