Experience the works of Frank Darling, one of Canada's most prolific architects whose landmark buildings transformed Toronto's streets.
Rediscover this Toronto-born architect who developed a civic architecture during the early 20th-century, a time of optimism and nation-building.
A master of Toronto's Edwardian architecture, Frank Darling's landmarks include the Hockey Hall of Fame, the University of Toronto's Convocation Hall, and Toronto General Hospital. More than a hundred years later, his name has faded from public memory, while his buildings continue to animate city life from the Royal Ontario Museum to Summerhill LCBO to One King West Hotel & Residences.
On this walk, we'll explore this legacy while uncovering Darling's life and influences, the subject of recent research published in the book, Toronto Edwardian - Frank Darling, Architect of Canada’s Imperial Age.
About the Tour Leader
David Winterton is a Principal at ERA Architects and an architectural historian whose work examines Canada’s Edwardian built environment and its ties to the late British world. Winterton has spent years researching Frank Darling’s life and practice, culminating in Toronto Edwardian, the first comprehensive study of this influential Canadian architect. His work draws on extensive archival research, much of it supported by Trinity College’s own collections, and brings new insight to the architectural and cultural forces that shaped early modern Toronto.
Start Point: East side of Berzcy Park (35 Wellington St E)
Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check-in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.
End Point: Church of the Holy Trinity (10 Trinity Square)
Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes
Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 2 kilometres in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets.
Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time. Cash cannot be accepted onsite.
This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.
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Location
East side of Berczy Park
35 Wellington Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1C9
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