Downtown Yonge in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Mackenzie House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2026

1. Mackenzie House Marker

Inscription. Mackenzie House was the last home of William, Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor, outspoken newspaper editor, and primary leader of the 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada. The defeat of the rebels forced Mackenzie to flee to the United States. Pardoned in 1849, he returned to Toronto and resumed his political career. When Mackenzie retired from the provincial Legislature in 1858, his friends and supporters bought this house for him. Mackenzie lived here until his death in 1861 and his widow and daughters continued to occupy the building until 1871. In 1950 Mackenzie House opened as a historic site museum, and in 1967 a new addition was built to re-create a 19th-century printing shop.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 43° 39.348′ N, 79° 22.709′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Downtown Yonge. It is on Bond Street 0.1 kilometers south of Dundas Street West, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B M5B, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Lyon Mackenzie (a few steps from this marker); St. Michael’s Cathedral (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Michael’s Cathedral Rectory (about 120 meters away); Massey Hall (about 180 meters away); Sir Ernest MacMillan (about 180 meters away); Robert Simpson Co. Warehouse (about 210 meters away); International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 (about 210 meters away); Simpsons Mail-Order Warehouse Dalhousie Street Extension (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2026

2. Mackenzie House Marker

The left of the two markers

Mackenzie House marker illustrations and captions detail (left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2026

3. Mackenzie House marker illustrations and captions detail (left)

Mackenzie House marker illustrations and captions detail (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2026

4. Mackenzie House marker illustrations and captions detail (right)

Mackenzie House in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2026

5. Mackenzie House in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.