Garrison Creek

The Discovery Walk sign pictured here says:

"You are standing on what was once the edge of an extensive ravine system containing one of the largest creeks running through central Toronto"

This blog, then, is about Garrison Creek...so named because it flows all the way south from here to the lake and passes by the garrisons that are located at Fort York.

Once famous for its Salmon fishing, the City buried the creek just south of Bloor Street, in an underground sewer system.

You can follow the Discovery Walk way finders across Bloor Street to Bickford Park and over to Harbord Street, where you will find the remnants of the bridge that was built for access across Garrison Creek.

This is a copy of a photo from the Toronto Archives, that shows the original bridge being built in 1910.

 

After crossing Harbord Street and traversing Harbord Park, you will find yourself behind the Montrose Public School.

Here you can see how the ravine has shaped the landscape of the streets.