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

McMurtry Fountains / Fontaines McMurtry

McMurtry Fountains Marker (<i>English</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

1. McMurtry Fountains Marker (English)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English] The fountains at 361 University Avenue were originally designed in 1964 by Landscape Architect Michael Hough to anchor the west end of the pedestrian mall that links University Avenue to Nathan Phillips Square. Symbolic of balance and justice, the pair of fountains form an integral part of the landscape associated with the Metro Courthouse Complex.

In the spring of 2010, the fountains were refurbished and the original design was restored in its entirety using the most current energy conservation systems available. Today, the fountains again form a significant cultural presence in the City of Toronto and continue to symbolize the importance we place on the values of Canadian Justice and Human Rights.

[Français] Les fontaines situées au 361 de l'avenue University ont été conçues en 1964 l’architecte paysagiste Michael Hough afin d’orner l’extrémité ouest de la voie piétonne qui relie l’avenue University á la place Nathan Phillips. Symboles d’équilibre et de justice, ces dues fontaines font partie intégrante du paysage entourant le complexe de la Cour du district de Toronto.

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printemps de l’année 2010, les fontaines ont été remises à neuf et le projet d’origine a été restauré dans son intégralité au moyen des plus récents systèmes d’économie d’énergie. Aujourd’hui, les fontaines constituent à nouveau une pièce maitresse du patrimoine culturel de la ville de Toronto. Elles continuent de symboliser l’importance accordée aux droits de la personne et aux valeurs défendues par la justice canadienne.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 43° 39.156′ N, 79° 23.194′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Yonge-Bay Corridor. Marker can be reached from University Avenue, 0.2 kilometers north of Queen Street West, on the right when traveling north. The marker(s) are located beside the subject fountains, in the plaza on the southwest side of the Toronto Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 361 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1T3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Honourable R. Roy McMurtry (within shouting distance of this marker); University Avenue Armouries (within shouting distance of this marker); Thanks and Remembrance (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Walter Seymour Allward, R.C.A. (about 120 meters away); University Club of Toronto Building

Fontaines McMurtry Marker (<i>Français</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

2. Fontaines McMurtry Marker (Français)

(about 120 meters away); South African War Memorial (about 150 meters away); George Cox (about 150 meters away); Women's Law Association of Ontario (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

More about this marker. There are two versions of this marker, about 15 meters apart. The English version is beside the north fountain and the French version is beside the south fountain. Both versions have printed text on the left side, of a photo of the fountain in the center, and Braille on the right side.

Also see . . . McMurtry Gardens of Justice Virtual Tour: McMurtry Fountains. (Submitted on March 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

3. McMurtry Fountains Marker (English)

Looking northeast; Toronto Courthouse is in the background. The north fountain is just beyond this image frame to the left.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

4. Fontaines McMurtry Marker (Français)

Looking southeast; the marker is in the center background, beside the trees. The south fountain is in the right foreground. Both fountains were dry on this day.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.