Todmorden Mills Heritage Site: A Journey Through Toronto's History
Discover Toronto's industrial past and natural beauty at Todmorden Mills, a heritage site with preserved buildings, trails, and historical insights.
Explore Toronto's past at Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, a historical village in the Don River Valley. Once an industrial hub, it now features preserved buildings, a wildflower preserve, and insights into 19th-century life.
A brief summary to Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
- 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, East York, Ontario, M4K 2B9, CA
- +1416-396-2819
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit on weekends for special events and guided tours to enhance your experience.
- Explore the Wildflower Preserve's walking trails and diverse natural habitats.
- Check the Toronto History Museums Calendar for special exhibits and events.
- Enjoy a picnic in the scenic outdoor spaces surrounding the heritage site.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on paved pathways and grass.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach Todmorden Mills by public transport, take the subway to Broadview Station on Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth Line). From Broadview Station, take any bus (8, 62, 87, 100, or 322) heading north on Broadview. Get off at the Mortimer/Pottery Road stop, near the Dairy Queen. Walk west down Pottery Road; note that Pottery Road turns into a fairly steep hill. The entrance to Todmorden Mills will be on the left, down a set of stairs. The TTC fare is $3.35, payable by Presto card, debit, credit card, or cash.
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Driving
If driving to Todmorden Mills, enter '67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9' into your GPS. From downtown Toronto, take the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) North. Exit at Eglinton Avenue East and turn left. Continue on Eglinton until you reach Bayview Avenue, then turn right. Follow Bayview Avenue until you reach Pottery Road, then turn left. The Heritage Site will be on your right. Free public parking is available on-site.
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Walking
From the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue, head east on Mortimer Avenue to Pottery Road. Turn left onto Pottery Road and walk down the hill. Be aware that Pottery Road is a steep hill. The entrance to Todmorden Mills will be on the left, down a set of stairs. Allow for approximately 10 minutes to walk from Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue to Todmorden Mills.
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