Trio of Evil (Mercer Reformatory, Central Prison and the Lunatic Asylum)

It is with great sadness that I announce the sudden passing of Richard Fiennes-Clinton on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. He was an icon and a towering figure in the sharing of Toronto history. He was a friend and a passionate supporter of history. With his company Muddy York Tours, he was a pioneer in getting the Toronto story out to everyone, and celebrated our history. We had many interesting conversations. He will be missed!

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** Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:
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A shocking story from the Toronto history books. Not to be missed!

Mercer, the Central Prison, and the Asylum all had stories of abuse of the patients and inmates. Once a person was locked behind the doors of these institutions they were forgotten and shunned. A part of shameful Toronto history.

But the history has not been shared with Torontonians willingly. The stories are now just emerging. And these stories will shock walkers. This extensive tour shines a light on the inner workings of these three institutions. We will concentrate on the history of these three, the history and buildings that have survived to this day, and how to tell these stories going forward!

What went on behind closed doors would shock even the most shock proof of individuals. Travel back to the time of the Mercer, the Central Prison, and the Provincial Lunatic Asylum! All three within a square mile in west end Toronto. A coincidence, I think not!

The tour begins at the northeast corner of Fraser Avenue & King Street West just two blocks east of Dufferin Street on King Street.

This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person!

** Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**