Historic photos from around Sunnybrook Park, Toronto

Sunnybrook Park in Toronto is one of the many parks along the Don River. It was originally known as Kilgour Park, or Sunnybrook Farm, in honour of Joseph Kilgour who had a 154-hectare country estate there. The land was donated to the City by Alice Kilgour in 1928. The Kilgour barns were preserved and currently serve as a public horseback riding school. Part of the land was also used for Sunnybrook Hospital.

Sunnybrook Park details:

  • Short URL to share for Sunnybrook Park historic photos: wholemap.com/SunnybrookPark
  • Address for Sunnybrook Park: 1132 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - M5T 2N4
  • Latitude, Longitude for Sunnybrook Park: 43.72335933558737, -79.35781140777407


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1912 Historic photo from 1912 - Interior of Joseph Kilgour home - eventually Sunnybrook Park in Sunnybrook ParkInterior of Joseph Kilgour home - eventually Sunnybrook Park
113 years ago - 1912 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave s.e. corner at Blythwood Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928 Historic photo from Monday, May 14, 1928 - Gates to Sunnybrook Farms - Bayview Avenue, east side, opposite Blythwood Road in Sunnybrook ParkGates to Sunnybrook Farms - Bayview Avenue, east side, opposite Blythwood Road
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate )
97 years ago - Monday, May 14, 1928 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave s.e corner at Blythwood Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1928 Historic photo from Thursday, September 13, 1928 - Sunnybrook estate - Joseph and Alice Kilgour house, Bayview Avenue, east side, opposite Blythwood Road, Toronto, Ontario in Sunnybrook ParkSunnybrook estate - Joseph and Alice Kilgour house, Bayview Avenue, east side, opposite Blythwood Road, Toronto, Ontario
97 years ago - Thursday, September 13, 1928 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave s.e. corner at Blythwood Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1928 Historic photo from Monday, September 17, 1928 - Alice Kilgour at Sunnybrook Park opening with Toronto Mayor Sam McBride in Sunnybrook ParkAlice Kilgour at Sunnybrook Park opening with Toronto Mayor Sam McBride
97 years ago - Monday, September 17, 1928 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave s.e. corner at Blythwood Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1928 Historic photo from Wednesday, October 3, 1928 - River in Kilgour Park (Sunnybrook Park) in Sunnybrook ParkRiver in Kilgour Park (Sunnybrook Park)
97 years ago - Wednesday, October 3, 1928 - Sunnybrook Park at 1132 Leslie Street at Eglinton Ave East
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928 Historic photo from Wednesday, October 3, 1928 - River and winding road in Kilgour Park (Sunnybrook park) in Sunnybrook ParkRiver and winding road in Kilgour Park (Sunnybrook park)
97 years ago - Wednesday, October 3, 1928 - Sunnybrook Park at 1132 Leslie Street at Eglinton Ave East
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930 Historic photo from Sunday, July 6, 1930 - Sunnybrook Park gateway presented to the city by Alice M. Kilgour in memory of her husband; Joseph Kilgour in Sunnybrook ParkSunnybrook Park gateway presented to the city by Alice M. Kilgour in memory of her husband; Joseph Kilgour
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate )
95 years ago - Sunday, July 6, 1930 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave s.e. corner at Blythwood Road
Max temp: 27.8°C - Min temp: 16.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1933 Historic photo from Tuesday, August 29, 1933 - Kilgour Park (Sunnybrook) Bayview fence in 1933 in Sunnybrook ParkKilgour Park (Sunnybrook) Bayview fence in 1933
92 years ago - Tuesday, August 29, 1933 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave s.e. corner at Blythwood Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1935 Historic photo from Thursday, April 11, 1935 - Proposed open shelter addition to lavatory bldg., Sunnybrook Park for the Parks Dept. in Sunnybrook ParkProposed open shelter addition to lavatory bldg., Sunnybrook Park for the Parks Dept.
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
90 years ago - Thursday, April 11, 1935 - Sunnybrook Park at 1132 Leslie Street at Eglinton Ave East
Max temp: 12.2°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Sunnybrook farm, East York Twp : exterior view of the barns and stables in Sunnybrook ParkSunnybrook farm, East York Twp : exterior view of the barns and stables
78 years ago - 1947 - Sunnybrook Park at 1132 Leslie Street at Eglinton Ave East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1948 Historic photo from Friday, December 3, 1948 - Exterior view of a barn at Sunnybrook Farm in Sunnybrook ParkExterior view of a barn at Sunnybrook Farm
77 years ago - Friday, December 3, 1948 - Sunnybrook Park at 1132 Leslie Street at Eglinton Ave East
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1970 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 11, 1970 - Armistice Day: Placing a wreath in from of the Sunnybrook Hospital War Memorial in front of an elderly soldier in Sunnybrook ParkArmistice Day: Placing a wreath in from of the Sunnybrook Hospital War Memorial in front of an elderly soldier
55 years ago - Wednesday, November 11, 1970 - Sunnybrook Park at 2075 Bayview Ave n.e. corner at Blythwood Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)