The Golden Bricks - Historic Ramsden Park

Welcome to Toronto History Walks! Over the last year we have celebrated many milestones, including our 1000th tour on November 20! So many more milestones to come and adventures along the way. Toronto History Walks is now a membership/subscription site and the fee is $10.00 per year which keeps each and every tour tip based with a suggested price of $10.00. Please see the discussion boards for details on the membership itself. If you are a Facebook fan we have the official Hidden Paths! Toronto History Walks Group site with everything Toronto. Have a look at https://www.facebook.com/groups/428294078308736

From the 1840's, Ramsden Park was the site of the old Yorkville Brick Yards. It produced the yellowish-white bricks, and used for historic buildings in York and Toronto, including Yorkville Town Hall, St. Michael's Cathedral, St. James Cathedral and University College.

Ramsden Park was established in 1904 when Toronto purchased the land and named it after Alderman George Ramsden, local resident who was active in city government.

But the park is only a small portion of an interesting area that borders the park itself. Let's explore!

This walking tour is for all walking levels and fitness skills. Please dress for the season. And remember to bring your love of history as well. Hope to see you there.

This walking tour begins and ends outside the Rosedale Subway Station on the east side of Yonge Street.

This tour is tip based with membership, with a suggested price of $10.00!