Etienne Brule Park

Etienne Brulé Park

Old Mill Road bridge over the Humber River

Location of the park in Toronto

Type Public Park
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates 43°39′10″N 79°29′40″W / 43.65278°N 79.49444°W / 43.65278; -79.49444Coordinates: 43°39′10″N 79°29′40″W / 43.65278°N 79.49444°W / 43.65278; -79.49444
Operated by Toronto Parks
Public transit access Old Mill station
Website Etienne Brule Park

Etienne Brulé Park is located in the Humber River valley just north of Bloor Street West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is named after Étienne Brûlé, an early French explorer in the Toronto area. Étienne Brûlé was the first European to see Lake Ontario, on September 19, 1615.[1]

Etienne Brulé Park in winter.

Characteristic features

The Old Mill and The Old Mill Bridge - Mills have existed at this site since 1793 when King’s Mill, Toronto’s first industrial building, supplied wood for the construction of Fort York (1793) and early Toronto. A bridge has stood over the Humber River at this location since 1837. The present arched stone bridge was built in 1916. Both the mill and the bridge are historically significant and have been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Fishing at the park

Significant improvements are being made to the health of this fishery based on the Humber River Fisheries Management Plan.

Entrances and public transit

Etienne Brulé Park can be entered at the south from Old Mill Road or at the north from Lundy Avenue. The park is only five minutes walk from Old Mill subway station. Pedestrians and cyclists can also travel through the park on the Tommy Thompson Trail, using entrances at Pasadena Gardens and Lundy Avenue. The Tommy Thompson Trail connects King’s Mill Park to Lambton Woods. During the winter months the parks also allows cross country skiing.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Etienne Brule Park". Toronto.com. Retrieved 20 January 2014.

External links

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