🇨🇦 Must-Visit Photo Spot | Evergreen Brick Works

Today I'm introducing Toronto's iconic Evergreen Brick Works ! 🏭🌿 Once the Don Valley Brick Works (1889-1980s), this historic site supplied materials for landmarks like Casa Loma and the Ontario Legislature for nearly a century! 🧱 In 2010, it was transformed into an eco-arts hub by non-profit Evergreen, becoming Canada's first large-scale community environmental center . Its mission? Sustainable urban development, community bonding, and nature education through industrial site revitalization! ♻️ ✨ Key Features & Experiences: - 40-acre site with 16 preserved heritage buildings + quarry ruins blending industrial history with wetland gardens 📸 - Iconic spots: Weston Family Quarry Garden + Chester Hill Lookout (best Toronto skyline views!) 🏙️ - Saturday Farmers' Market 🧺 🕒 Year-round Saturdays | Summer: 8AM-1PM / Winter: 9AM-1PM 🛍️ 70+ local vendors (organic produce + artisanal foods) 😋 - 12km trail network for hiking/biking 🚴 🍁 Seasonal Highlights: ❄️ Winter (Dec-Mar): - DJ Skate Nights (Jan-Feb Saturdays 6-9PM): Ice parties + food stalls + fire pits! 🔥 🌷 Spring (Apr): - Earth Month: Eco-workshops (upcycled art!), water quality labs, nature films ♻️ 🍂 Fall (Sep-Oct): - Peak foliage at Don Valley - Chester Hill Lookout for city+maple selfies ! 🤳 A true "urban oasis" , Evergreen Brick Works offers history, nature, and seasonal magic all in one! 🌲 Whether you crave industrial charm, ecological discovery, or just insta-worthy backdrops – this place delivers! 📸 🗺️ Address: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8 #Canada #Ontario #Toronto #ThingsToDo #TravelGuide #WeekendVibes #FamilyFriendly #SpringActivities #DayTrip #PhotoSpot #ArchitectureMeetsNature #ScenicViews #MustVisit #FreeAttractions #TorontoEvents #SpringInTO #SummerInTO #FallInTO #WinterInTO