Around High Park & vicinity

This gallery features photos at and around High Park, Parkdale and beyond, extending to Lake Ontario, across Parkdale to Liberty Village and north to Bloor Street.

High Park spans 161 hectares (400 acres) and is one of the largest parks in Toronto. It encompasses Grenadier Pond, a large body of water 14.2 hectares (35 acres) in size on the south & west borders of the park.

The park was, in part, a bequest to the City from John George Howard, who had purchased a 160-acre (65 ha) property in 1836. In 1873, Howard and his wife agreed to convey their country property of 120 acres (49 ha) to the City of Toronto. The remaining southern 40 acres (16 ha) of Howard's property, including Colborne Lodge, passed to the city after John Howard's death in 1890.

Locations: High Park and vicinity
Date: Various