Trinity-Bellwoods in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Colonel James Givins

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026

1. Colonel James Givins Marker

Inscription. This school bears the name of, and is located on land formerly owned by Colonel James Givins, who came to Canada after fighting on the British side during the American Revolution. In 1791 he was commissioned in the Queen's Rangers and subsequently served as Indian agent at York from 1797. Appointed Provincial Aide-de-Camp to General Brock during the War of 1812, he was highly commended for the courageous manner in which, in command of a small band of Indians, he resisted American invaders during the attack on York in 1813. He served as Chief Superintendent of the Indian Department in Upper Canada 1830-1837. He died in March, 1846, at 87 and is buried in St. James Cemetery, Toronto.

Erected 1973 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 43° 38.771′ N, 79° 25.082′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Trinity-Bellwoods. It is on Givins Street 0.1

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kilometers south of Argyle Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Givins Street, Toronto ON M6J 2Z4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Wall Plaques Dedicated to Patient Labourers (about 210 meters away); John Gibson House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Hilda’s College (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Church of the Good Samaritan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Crawford Street Bridge (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Trinity College (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ideal Bread Company Factory

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026

2. Colonel James Givins Marker

(approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

The Battle of York (Toronto), 1813 image. Click for full size.

3. The Battle of York (Toronto), 1813

Givins fought alongside the Mississauga who were the main force to oppose the Americans landing on the shore. Source: Toronto Public Library (public domain)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.