Upper Canada College (UCC)

Founded in 1829, the school has a long history in Toronto, covering a number of different locations within the city. Graduates of the school are known as 'Old Boys;' the school colours are blue and white.

Between 1829 and 1891 Upper Canada College was located in Russell Square, between King Street West and Adelaide, Simcoe and John St. Only one building, an old residence at 22 Duncan St. remains. The bells at the Russell Square campus rang for the last time on July 3, 1891, with the new campus at 200 Londsdale Road in Deer Park officially opened on October 14th, 1891. In 1902 a separate prep school was built at the south end of the campus. Unfortunately the main buildings in Forest Hill deteriorated quickly, and by 1958 they had to be evacuated and torn down. The current buildings were opened by 1960, with a number of additions and modifications since.

 
 

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1847		The Countess Elgin and Lady Alice Lambton receiving the Bouquets and Crests in the Hall of Upper Canada College 177 years ago - King Street West - Wednesday, October 20, 1847 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1865		Children outside the Upper Canada College buildings on King Street West 159 years ago - King Street West - 1865 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1867		Upper Canada College (UCC) buildings that stood on King St. West 157 years ago - King Street West - 1867 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1870		Sketch of Upper Canada College on King Street West (1831-1891) 154 years ago - King Street West - 1870 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1871		Additions to Upper Canada College on King Street West 153 years ago - King Street West - 1871 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1884		General view of Upper Canada College (1831-1891) 140 years ago - King Street West - 1884 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Upper Canada College, King St. West - Russel Square 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1890		Upper Canada College classroom Mr. Wedd 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Upper Canada College (1831-1891); interior, gymnasium 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		First UCC building in Forest Hill just after it was built in 1890 134 years ago - Forest Hill - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Long study room in the south wing of the boarding house - Upper Canada College interior (1831-1891) 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Upper Canada College (1831-1891); interior, prayer room with wooden ceiling 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Upper Canada College (1831-1891), view of quadrangle 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Upper Canada College (1831-1891), boarding house, looking east from playground 134 years ago - King Street West - 1890 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1901		1901 Upper Canada College 1st rugby team 123 years ago - Deer Park - 1901 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1905		Upper Canada College, Forest Hill, before it was torn down 119 years ago - Forest Hill - 1905 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908		Upper Canada College Junior School 116 years ago - Forest Hill - 1908 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910		Russell Square Old Upper Canada College, King Street West at Simcoe Street 114 years ago - Downtown - 1910 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911		Tabezzo Enamelling sign on archway at the back entrance to old Upper Canada College building - broken windows, garbage 113 years ago - King Street West - 1911 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912		Avenue Road from St. Clair Avenue West, looking north from Lonsdale to UCC 112 years ago - Forest Hill - 1912 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924		Lieut. Col. W. A. McCrimmon, inspecting cadets at Upper Canada College 100 years ago - Deer Park - Tuesday, May 20, 1924 Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930		Rugby team outside Dunlap Hall - UCC 94 years ago - Deer Park - 1930 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1958		Centre block and bell tower of 1891 Upper Canada College building during demolition 66 years ago - Forest Hill - Friday, April 18, 1958 Max temp: 22.8°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1958		Demolition of the 1891 Upper Canada College building in Forest Hill - poor renovations, near collapse 66 years ago - Forest Hill - Friday, April 18, 1958 Max temp: 22.8°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)