Railway Barons took the land reserved for Parks and cut the City of Toronto off from the waterfront. John Howard, the first City Engineer purchased land from Humber Bay to Bloor Street and designed his country home, Colborne Lodge. When he died he left his land, now known as High Park, to the people of Toronto, while his watercolours became a fascinating and enduring record of the City in the 1800s. In time other parks, including The Beach, were added for the people’s enjoyment. See the Toronto 175 category for more episodes and information.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.