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Queen’s Park Visited

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” a moment in time”, our queen’s park tour.

“ The following is an article written after our visit to Toronto for a tour of Queen’s Park (Ontario Legislature Buildings). To truly appreciate the Queen’s Park , you need to visit them in person. Have fun! “

Winter at Queen’s Park…

We thought Christmas at Queen’s Park would make a great theme. A tour was arranged for mid-December, just before the Holiday break.

As it turned out, the date we had chosen was the last day Parliament was sitting at Queen’s Park . When traveling in the winter months we are always wary of the weather. The outlook for this travel day looked promising. The weather bureau said that there might be a few local snow flurries, but nothing major.

Our Queen’s Park tour was scheduled for 11:00 AM, so we left at a little after 9:00 AM, plenty of time, we thought, to get there. However, the traffic “ gremlins ” were at work in Toronto ( when aren’t they? ) so we were running a little late!

We finally made it to the building, picked up our visitors’ passes and joined the tour that was just about to start. Fortunately the Queen’s Park Tour group was having a group photo taken. It takes a lot to organized 50 some odd children and teachers…

The Ontario Legislature Building is located in the heart of downtown Toronto . The building is situated in the middle of Queen’s Park .

To the south of Queen’s Park is University Avenue and some of the world’s finest hospitals. To the north is the trendy Yorkville Village with all its glittering shops and restaurants. Surrounding the Legislature Building is the University of Toronto downtown campus. If fact, the University owns the land that the Ontario Legislature Building is built on and has leased it to them for 999 years.

Construction of the building was started in 1886 and completed in 1893 at a final cost of $1,250,000. In 1909, during the construction of the north wing, the west wing caught fire and its interior was destroyed.

To learn more about the history of the Ontario Legislature Building, you can go to either of these 2 websites. ( About Ontario – History of Legislative Buildings or Wikipedia – Ontario Legislature, Queen’s Park ). The Ontario Legislative Building Tour , which started in the centre lobby of the complex, split into two groups. Our group started the tour in the western wing of the building.

The Queen’s Park tour guide told us the history of the wing and about the fire that destroyed the interior. High above us in the ceiling was Ontario’s coat of arms presented in stained glass.

Scattered throughout the wing’s hallway were display cases full of Ontario’s past. From the west wing the guide took us to the east wing.

Along with more historical memorabilia display cases, there was a large framed map of Ontario plus examples of Parliamentary protocol.

One room contained a miniature Legislature Chambers. We were led into the room and asked to take seats in the mock Chamber. Judi and I sat inconspicuously in the back while the students rush around the room in a “ musical chair ” way, clamoring to gain the most sought after chairs.

The teachers quickly settled things down by assigning the few remaining available seats. The guide then started to ask questions about Canada and Ontario and its Parliaments .

I was both amazed and proud of how the kids quickly and enthusiastically answered all of the questions asked. It bodes well for the future of our province and our country. Once all the questions were asked and answered, the Queen’s Park tour was over. 

Through the Snow…

Once our Queen’s Park Ontario Legislative Building Tour was over, we still had 20 minutes to go before our luncheon date with our Member of Parliament . Our tour had finished in the front lobby and when we looked out the front doors, the clear day had turned into a winter storm!

We still had our coats on so we decided to go outside to see what the Building looked like in a snow storm. I know this might sound odd, but the Ontario Legislative Building is a magnificent massive structure that commands the whole view of Queen’s Park .

I thought it would be great to look at and that it would make a wonderful photograph. I was right! Looking at the Building with the snowflakes streaming down around it was magical. Like a scene from a Walt Disney movie, the Building loomed through the haze of snow! After taking a number of photographs we tramped through the snow back to the front entrance.

Our visitor passes allowed us access to most places on the 1st and 2nd floors. We still had plenty of time before our meeting, so we decided to do some more exploring.

We had already covered most of the first floor, so we walked to the main central staircase the led to the second floor. We had to bypass the huge Christmas Tree that dominated the first level of the stairway.

Halfway up the staircase there was a hallway to the North Wing. Looking down the hallway we could see that the Queen’s Park Legislative Library was at the end. The hall was lined with wall plaques list the names of former legislators.

Back at the staircase, we climbed to the second floor. Right across from the stairs is the Legislative Assembly Chamber . We had to be very quiet as the Assembly was in still in Session.

We wandered around the different public sections of the second floor, taking photographs were possible. Everywhere you looked the history of our province and country could be seen. ( photos, paintings, lists, busts and display ) Taking it all in was impossible, there was just too much to absorb!

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Follow this self-guided walking tour to discover the fascinating history of the grounds around Ontario's Legislative Building located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada, at Queen's Park.

You'll learn about the heritage of the site, and find out about the many monuments and plaques that dot the grounds representing figures from the province's past, as well as significant events and memorials - even some natural information, as well!

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Queens Park is a smaller uban park in Downtown Toronto and is home to the Ontario Legislative Building

Queen's park is located just a couple of blocks south of the trendy neighbourhood of Yorkville . In addition to being the home of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, Queens Park features several commemorative statues including one of Edward VII who opened the park in 1860. There is also a war memorial. Paths radiate out from the statue Edward VII and there are plenty of large trees to provide shade on warm summer days.

Queen's Park is largely surrounded by the the University of Toronto and actually occupies the university land with the Ontario Legislature residing under a long term lease. Like most legislative buildings, the Ontario Legislative Building is an ornate and intricately detailed structure. Construction of the current building began in 1886 with several additions being added over the years.

Free tours are available year round on weekdays between 9 am and 4:30 pm. During the summer from Victoria Day until Labours Day free ½ hour tours are offered every day including weekends from 9 am until 4:30 pm. For more information On the Legislative Assembly of Ontario see the Official Website: Queens Park and the Ontario Legislative Building .

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Queen's Park Toronto and the Ontario Legislative Building Hours: Opening hours may differ on holidays

• Monday: Open 24 hours
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• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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• Sunday: Open 24 hours

Address: 110 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2, Canada

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How to get to Queen's Park Toronto and the Ontario Legislative Building by TTC Subway

No bus needed. Exit from Queens Park Station and walk north along Queen's Park Crescent towards the Ontario Legislative Building or exit at Museum Station and walk south along Queen's Park Cresent to the park entrance.

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Queen's Park

This beautifully designed park in central Toronto is an essential stop for its stately sandstone architecture and historic sights. At every turn, there are museums and buildings, like the province’s legislature, which together tell the story of Toronto. All major sights are located within a couple of blocks of the immaculately landscaped Queen’s Park.

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• Free 30-minute tours of the Ontario Legislative Building, the seat of government for Canada’s most populous province 
• Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library to see unique pieces like a Babylonian cuneiform tablet and original texts from Canadian writers like Margaret Atwood and Leonard Cohen
• An afternoon spent exploring over 4,000 ceramic objects at the Gardiner Museum 
• A walk through Queen’s Park, while spotting Toronto’s thriving squirrel population
• Exploring the spectacular architecture and grounds of the University of Toronto and its surrounding areas

BOUNDARIES:  The area around Queen’s Park, Wellesley Street West to the south and Queen’s Park Crescent to the north.  PUBLIC TRANSIT ( TTC ):  Queen’s Park and Museum subway stations.

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Queen's Park is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto encircled by Queen's Park Crescent to the north, east, and west and by Wellesley Street West to the south.

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• Queen's Park lies between the Museum stop and Queen’s Park stop on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. From the Museum stop walk south along Queen’s Park. As you approach the park you will see a large stone monument situated at the very north end of the park. From the Queen’s Park stop walk north along Queen’s Park Crescent, on either side of the Ontario Legislative Building to Wellesley Street West.  
• The 13 Avenue Road bus services the park from the north and south, with stops along Queen’s Park. The 94 Wellesley St. bus services the park from the east and west with stops at Queen’s Park Crescent, St. Thomas St. and Hoskin Avenue. The 506 Carlton/College streetcar also services the park from the east and west with stops at University Avenue.

For more information on public transportation, see the  Toronto Transit Commission  website, or call 416.393.4636.

• From the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), follow the Gardiner Expressway to Spadina Avenue. Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right onto Harbord Street. Proceed east on Harbord until it turns into Hoskin Ave., which ends directly opposite the west entrance to the park.  
• From Highway 401, take Avenue Road south past Bloor Street—Queen’s Park is directly visible ahead.

Although there is no parking lot associated with the park, there are several paid parking lots within walking distance. Metered parking is available on nearby streets including along the east portion of Queen’s Park Crescent, Grosvenor St., St. Joseph St. and Hoskin Ave. You must purchase a ticket from the “Pay and Display” machines located on these streets.

For more information on public transportation, see the  Toronto Transit Commission  website.

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Ontario Restoring Legislative Building at Queen’s Park

Proposed legislation would create a Secretariat to lead the multi-year project

March 7, 2023

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TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced the Queen’s Park Restoration Act, 2023 which, if passed, will establish a ministry called the Queen’s Park Restoration Secretariat to oversee the planning and renovation of the Legislative Building at Queen’s Park, including the temporary re-location of operations.

The restoration project includes careful interior deconstruction to preserve heritage elements while modernizing building systems to address safety and accessibility issues. In addition, the project will include securing and preparing a temporary place to conduct parliamentary business.

“Our government’s proposal strikes an important balance between the need to leverage the infrastructure expertise, fiscal transparency, and accountability of the government with the independence and oversight of our Legislative Assembly,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Legislative Affairs. “While much work lies ahead, I am confident the restoration of Queen’s Park will make it a functional place of business for another 130 years and a symbol of our democracy of which all Ontarians can be proud.”

The Legislative Building has only undergone piecemeal repairs since its construction in 1893. Critical building systems such as plumbing, heating, electrical, and IT services, are at or beyond end of life and at risk of total failure. A full restoration of the Legislative Building is needed to bring it up to modern safety and operational standards, to meet the needs of parliamentarians, and to serve the people of Ontario for years to come.

The proposed legislation would, if passed, establish the foundation of a comprehensive restoration project and temporary relocation of parliamentary operations while the project is underway. In collaboration with the Assembly, and with the oversight of an all-party committee of parliamentarians, the government will plan and execute the restoration of the building, leveraging its expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Ontario’s Legislative Building first opened its doors on April 4, 1893 and has not undergone a major renovation in over 100 years.
• The building currently houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, offices of the members of the Assembly, offices of members of the press, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. It serves as the centre of government where Ontario’s elected representatives debate and pass laws.
• The Legislative Building is a symbol of Ontario’s history and heritage and offers education programs and guided tours for the public.

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Interrogating Queen’s Park: A Walking Tour

A very entrepreneurial and public-spirited former student of mine, Alex Rascanu, has formed a Meetup group called ExperienceT O, and he leads walking tours of Toronto sites. I join him as a commentator for sites for which I have expertise. Recently he led a tour of Queen’s Park, focusing on its many statues. And it was a perfect day – sunny and warm for late October.

I often improvise, speaking about things I notice or responding to questions. Among the 65 people on the tour, most of them local, there was an American woman who asked a lot of good questions, so I directed my comments to things a non-Canadian wouldn’t know but would find interesting.

The Whitney Block: Hiding in Plain Sight

We started the tour at the Whitney Block, a modern Gothic art deco building east of the Legislature, across Queen’s Park Circle. When in opened in the 1920s, it housed the entire Ontario Public Service (OPS). Of course, the OPS has grown since then, and its main home is a set of four international style buildings constructed in the 1960s, known as the Macdonald Block Complex, just east of the Whitney Block. (The buildings are now undergoing a major renovation, which has left the Ontario Public Service dispersed throughout downtown Toronto.) The Whitney Block continues to play a vital role and it houses both the Premier’s Office and Cabinet Office but, standing between Queen’s Park and the Macdonald Block Complex, it is overlooked. The Whitney Block also has a seven-storey tower that no longer meets building code and has been abandoned for some sixty years. We started at the base of the Whitney Block tower and then moved to several other locations around Queen’s Park from which, when I point it out, the tower dominates the view.

In the Line of Duty

Just south of the Whitney Block is a monument dedicated in 2000 to police officers who have been killed in the line of duty. The monument lists the name, unit, and date of each tragedy. It has a little open space, but it is depressing to think that it will run out of space soon.

Across Queen’s Park Circle is a much older monument , unveiled in 1895 in memory of the soldiers and volunteers who died in the 1885 North-West Rebellion. A glance is all that is needed to realize that the names are those of settlers, not of the Metis and indigenous resistance led by Louis Riel. The Metis Nation of Ontario have held their observance of Louis Riel Day at the Northwest Rebellion Monument since 2011 but, with good reason, have also considered moving it to another location. The monument was the first public commission of then 19-year-old Walter Allward, whose most famous work is the Vimy Memorial.

Contestable History

Not far from the Northwest Rebellion Memorial, in front of the Legislature, is a statue of James P. Whitney, who was premier of Ontario from 1905 to 1914. The Whitney Government established Ontario Hydro, recognizing the rationale for putting a new technology that is a natural monopoly under public ownership. The Whitney Government also enacted the hugely controversial Regulation 17, which prohibited the teaching of French beyond the first three years of school.

At the southern end of Queen’s Park, the 1894 statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, is now encased in plywood, because of attempts to cancel it to protest his role in creating the residential school system. Beside the plywood wall on the north side, there is now a collection of children’s shoes.

The Retro Flag and Motto

 In front of the legislature are two flagpoles. Our American visitor quickly recognized the Canadian flag but asked us to identify the other one. I told her the story of the bitter national debate in the early Sixties about the introduction of the maple leaf flag to replace the Canadian ensign. The Robarts Government, responding to the sentiment of Ontario’s then-majority of British origin, simultaneously introduced an Ontario flag based on the ensign, but with a stylized Ontario coat of arms replacing the Canadian coat of arms. She was surprised that the Canadian flag is of such recent origin, and she also concluded that the Ontario flag is a consolation prize for those who saw themselves as losers in the debate.

At the back of the Legislature, we saw Ontario’s coat of arms and motto, both carved in stone. The motto “ut incepit fidelis, sic permanent” is translated as “loyal she began, loyal she remains,” but what does it signify? I explained that it refers to Ontario’s founding settlers, the United Empire Loyalists, who fled the US or were pushed out after the American Revolution. The coat of arms contains local symbols – the maple leaf, beaver, moose, and deer – but also a classic English symbol – the cross of St. George.

A Settler-Colonialist Story

The unexpected conclusion I drew from the tour is that the statuary and symbolism depict a settler-colonial history, with a strong focus on the links between Canada and the British Crown. I should also mention the statues of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and now Queen Elizabeth II. The history is contestable in its inclusion of people who suppressed indigenous Canadians (Macdonald and the RCMP) and francophones (Whitney).

There is a strong case for presenting Ontario’s heritage and history in a way that includes indigenous stories as well as its current diversity. (There is a recent monument representing Ontario’s francophone community, in effect a corrective to the Whitney statue.)  Flags, statues, and mottoes aren’t easy to change; some are literally carved in stone. Given the demographics of Ford Nation, it is a certainty that the Ford Government isn’t interested. But, in my view, the necessity of telling different stories remains.

2 Responses to “Interrogating Queen’s Park: A Walking Tour”

Thank you for co-facilitating the Queen’s Park historical tour and featuring it here, Prof. Borins!

Prof Borins, An interesting and valuable history of Queen’s Park. I’m retired from the Government of Ontario, having worked at the Ministry of Natural Resources at the Whitney Block. I loved walking around Queen’s Park and its environs and enjoying the amenities offered indoors. Thank you.

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• Parliamentary Democracy
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• Ep. 01: A brief history of Parliament in Ontario
• Ep. 02: What's the difference between Parliament and Government?
• Ep. 03: Changing the Landscape: Women of Queen's Park
• Ep. 04: A House for Ontario: the Architectural History of the Legislative Building
• Ep. 05: Different Types of Bills
• Ep. 06: The Legislative Process
• Ep. 07: Interview with Her Honour Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
• Ep. 08: Interview with the Honourable Ted Arnott, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
• Ep. 09: Keeping Parliament Running
• Ep. 10: Bonus Episode: Everything You Need to Know about the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
• Ep. 11: Bonus Episode: Everything You Need to Know about the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Legislative Assembly
• Ep. 12: Parliamentary Traditions
• Ep. 13: A Celebration in Honour of Black History Month
• Ep. 14: All about Elections in Ontario
• Ep. 15: Hiding in Plain Sight
• Ep. 16: Her Majesty at Queen’s Park
• Ep. 17: A Deep Dive into Committees
• Ep. 18: Remembering Great Acts of Valour
• Ep. 19: A Library for Ontario: The History of the Legislative Library
• Ep. 20: All about Heraldry
• Ep. 21: 130 Years of Ontario’s Parliament
• Ep. 22: Symbols of Ontario
• Ep. 23: All about the Page Program with Dan Chikane
• Ep. 24: From East Block to Whitney Block
• Ep. 25: Queen's Park Curiosities
• Ep. 26: A Typical Day in the House
• Ep. 27: The Ghosts of Queen's Park
• Ep. 28: Lest We Forget
• Ep. 29: Taking a Page Out of History: The Story of Hansard
• Ep. 30: Queen's Park: Past and Present
• Presiding officers and Clerks
• Past Speakers
• Speaker's statement on the death of His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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