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

This Maple Tree

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

1. This Maple Tree Marker

Inscription. Representing the billionth forest tree seedling distributed from Ontario Government nurseries since 1908, was planted on November 14th, 1968, by The Honourable John P. Robarts, P.C., Q.C., Prime Minister of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 14, 1968.

Location. 43° 39.765′ N, 79° 23.434′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Bay-Cloverhill. Marker can be reached from Queen's Park Crescent East just north of Grosvenor Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker and tree are located along the walkway on the east side of the Ontario Legislative Assembly building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Wellesley Street West, Toronto ON M7A 1A2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ontario Post One (here, next to this marker); King's College (within shouting distance of this marker); Ontario Human Rights Code / Code des droits de la personne de l'Ontario (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. John Sandfield Macdonald (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant-General John Graves Simcoe (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Queen Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir James Pliny Whitney (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Printers' Strike of 1872 / La Grève des Typographes de 1872 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Also see . . . Nursery Practices and Research in Ontario. Excerpt:

(by Karen E. Watt, 2002) A brief history of nursery production of forest tree seedlings in Ontario is presented. The industry dates back to 1904, when the first nursery in the province was established. From 1922 to 1958, eleven additional nurseries were built, the majority of which were situated in northern Ontario. Today, there are 34 private nurseries in production in the province. Only four of the original government nurseries remain in operation as private enterprises.

(Submitted on March 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

2. This Maple Tree Marker

Looking north; Queen's Park Crescent East is on the right; the Ontario Legislative Assembly building is on the left; the marker is located at the base of the tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.