Bay-Cloverhill in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Queen's Park, Toronto

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

1. Queen's Park, Toronto Marker (south side)

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[English]
Officially opened by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) during the Royal Tour of 1860, Queen's Park is an early example of the public park movement in Canada. Landscaped according to a picturesque design, its sweeping drives curved past maple, oak, elm and white pine, while Taddle Creek ravine and McCaul’s Pond formed the park's western boundary. Located to the northwest of the city, visitors gained access to the park through two gated, tree-lined avenues, one leading west from Yonge Street (today’s College Street) and the other leading north from Queen Street (today's University Avenue). The legislative building, opened in 1893, brought a new public purpose to the park and significantly altered the original landscaping of its southern grounds. By then the city encircled the park.

Unveiled by
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
July 6, 2010

[Français]
Inauguré officiellement par le prince de Galles (futur roi Édouard VII d’Angleterre) lors du voyage royale de 1860, Queen's Park est l'un des premiers parcs publics au Canada, qui fera bien des émules par

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la suite. Ce parc à l’aménagement pittoresque déroule ses allées ombragées par le feuillage des érables, des chênes, des ormes et des pins blancs jusqu’au ravin du ruisseau Taddle et à l'étang McCaul, qui s’étendent à sa bordure ouest. Le parc étant à l’époque situé au nord-ouest de la ville, les visiteurs accèdent par deux avenues privées bordées d'arbres, l'une partant vers l'ouest depuis la rue Yonge (aujourd'hui la rue College) et l'autre vers le nord depuis la rue Queen (aujourd'hui l’avenue University). L’Assemblée législative, inauguré en 1893, ajoute une nouvelle dimension publique à la vie du parc. La construction de cet édifice remanie profondément l'aménagement paysager des terrains situés au sud. À cette époque, le parc est désormais enclavé dans la ville.

Dévoilé par
Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II
Le 6 juillet 2010

Erected 2010 by Ontario Heritage Trust / Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 43° 39.649′ N, 79° 23.46′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Bay-Cloverhill. Marker is at the intersection of Queen's

Queen's Park, Toronto Marker (<i>north side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

2. Queen's Park, Toronto Marker (north side)

Park Crescent West and Queens Park (University Avenue), on the left when traveling south on Queen's Park Crescent West. Marker is located beside the sidewalk at the south end of Queen's Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toronto ON M7A 1A2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King George V 25th Anniversary Tree (a few steps from this marker); Notre Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Millennium Oak Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Queen's Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. George Brown (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir James Pliny Whitney (about 120 meters away); Sir Oliver Mowat (about 120 meters away); Queen Victoria (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Queen's Park.

The park is nearly an enclave of the University of Toronto, which occupies most of the surrounding lands. In 1859, the land was leased by the University of Toronto to the City of Toronto government for a 999-year term. In 1880, a "portion of the Queen's Park [was] selected [and given to] the Government of Ontario, as a site for the erection of new Legislative and Departmental buildings". The land that is occupied
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

3. Queen's Park, Toronto Marker
(looking north across Queen’s Park • Legislative Assembly of Ontario in background)
by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario is owned by the Government of Ontario.

(Submitted on October 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.