About Our Site

Baron Byng High School, was the alma mater of generations of Jewish, Greek and other immigrant kids in Montreal, many of whom went on to excel in numerous fields.

The website baronbynghighschool.ca (Baron Byng High School Museum) was created to preserve its history and capture its spirit (“The Spirit of Byng”) for generations to come.

In the summer of 2011, a group of Baron Byng High School (BBHS) alumni during a class of 60 reunion first came up with the idea of creating a museum about their cherished and famous school to keep the spirit of “Byng” alive.

Initially the idea was to create a physical museum  in the school’s …

ECHOES OF BYNG

History of Baron Byng

Baron Byng High School is unique in the cultural history of Montreal, particularly the rich history of its Jewish community. Built by the Protestant School Board of Montreal it was named in honour of a distinguished British soldier Julian Hedworth George Byng, …

Sports at Baron Byng

Physical Education was always an essential part of the school curriculum. Byng athletes consistently won ribbons, medals., and trophies for the school as well as achieving personal recognition at all levels of local, provincial and international competitions.

Fight To The End! …

During World War II many Baron Byng graduates interrupted their studies and career plans to serve in war.  Twenty nine made the ultimate sacrifice and others were decorated for their valiant efforts.