Evergreen Brick Works
It features markets selling local produce and goods, gardens and nature trails, educational programs and interactive exhibits demonstrating how cities of the future can use green practices.
Built on a 16.5-hectare site, the community hub that draws over 400,000 visitors each year to relax and enjoy nature and also to learn about creating solutions for building a greener future.
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How to get to Evergreen Brick Works
Location: 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
By car: Evergreen Brick Works is located on the portion of Bayview Avenue that runs parallel to the Don Valley Parkway. Get detailed directions and parking info.
By transit: The Toronto Transit (TTC) provides regular service to Broadview Station. A free shuttle bus runs daily between Broadview and Evergreen Brick Works every 30–45 minutes. Alternatively, take the subway to Davisville Station and transfer to the #28 bus.
Know before you go
Evergreen Brick Works is free to enter and does not require tickets or admission fees.
Any profit made from ventures like events, camps or the Garden Market is invested in maintaining the Brick Works and Evergreen’s work across Canada.
Portions of the site operate seasonally. Find out what’s on and visit the Welcome Centre for more information.
Things to do at Evergreen Brick Works
Discover more activities and experiences.
Shop local produce
Since it’s start in 2007, the Saturday farmers’ market has grown to one of the largest in Toronto offering a variety of local produce and seasonal food.
Find handmade souvenirs
Browse the work of local artisans at the Ontario Artisan Market. Running from May to November every year, you’ll find unique jewellery, leather goods and more.
Explore the garden market
Stroll through displays of home decor, books, children’s toys and a garden centre overflowing with native flowers and plants at the Evergreen Garden Market, open year-round.
Go on a factory tour
Tour the brick factory’s past at the TD Future Cities Centre and view exhibits that promote eco-friendly options, stimulate ideas and encourage hands-on experiences.
See the city skyline
Follow Lookout Path to an uninterrupted view of downtown Toronto from atop the hill.
Skate in a winter wonderland
The Evergreen Brick Works skating rink is a truly magical winter experience with exposed beams overhead and snow-covered gardens.
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Interesting facts about Evergreen Brick Works
The Don Valley Brick Works opened in 1889. Changing hands through the decades, the mass-producing brick factory operated until 1991.
Initially, Toronto had planned to tear down the buildings and replace them with housing. When the idea was scrapped, the not-for-profit organization Evergreen purchased the site with the intent of repurposing the buildings into revitalizing urban spaces.
Since its opening in 2010, the award-winning Evergreen Brick Works has been leading the charge for a more sustainable future for cities worldwide.
Last updated: July 10, 2024