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Toronto Necropolis & Crematorium
Categories: Public Services & Government Landmarks & Historical Buildings Local Services Funeral Services & Cemeteries Landmarks & Historical Buildings, Funeral Services & Cemeteries [Edit]
200 Winchester StToronto, ON M4X 1B7
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown
(416) 923-7911
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 6 pm
7 reviews for Toronto Necropolis & Crematorium
7 reviews in English
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
10/10/2008
I don't want to sound too weird but I actually really like cemeteries. Let me clarify that I really like cemeteries in the day, they're terrifying at night. The big cemetery in Toronto is of course Mount Pleasant, but the Toronto Necropolis is (if there is such a thing) an underrated cemetery. The cemetery is actually one of Toronto's oldest and is the resting place of William Lyon Mackenzie, the man who led the infamous rebellion of 1837. The Necropolis is a very nice afternoon walk. It is filled with more trees than your average Toronto park and many of the grave markers are actually quite spectacular. There is a surprisingly large number of obelisks which I can't explain, but I can appreciate. I can recommend the Toronto Necropolis to a certain type of person, you know who you are, don't feel bad though there are more of us than you would think.
Like the review? Check out the link to my blog on my profile. -
Review from Mauricio A.
Toronto, ON
4/18/2012
Well three things: As a kid, I grew very close to a cemetery and never thought much about it. In fact the very first time I went to it was to cycle, which I know is a bit odd since well, all the dead people and all. However the amount of people that goes on a jog/walk in cemeteries is way larger than you think!
Second, as a photographer, they make for great locations, plenty of green space, lots of creative variety within to use as a backgrounds and lastly they are a great place to think about a city's history. Some of the most famous and sometimes strange stories can be found here. Including the odd and the creepy.
There are some mayor and people of interested buried here, like Toronto first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie and a number of interesting businessmen, like Thornton Blackburn, a black slave who established Toronto's first cab service.
Or for example... Did you know one of the tombstones ACTUALLY has a web address? (!) A girl who kept a blog -- I was curious and slightly creeped-out enough to check it on my phone. So even though she is no longer with us, she still has an online presence and... still getting hits.
Also fun fact: There used to be a cemetery at %$@##$%# Yonge and Bloor during the 1800's and as the owners of the land realized the future importance of the intersection they dug everyone up and moved them here. Most of those graves are on the east side, most of them only marked by numbers now. It reminds you about the levity of life and makes you wonder if they left anything behind... Or if they are allowed to get a tombstone that reads "I was buried at Yonge and Bloor in the 1800's then got my remains dug up and moved here and all I got was this lousy number!"
Now, Toronto's Necropolis might not be the most grand nor architecturally the best cemetery in the world but it is part of our city history and one day if you feel like going through a stroll, I would recommend for you to swing by, check it out. -
Review from Aviva S.
6/5/2011
Important historic figures are buried here, so defintely a good place to visit as a Canadian.
It's well-taken care of and sometimes you'll see the occasional fox or something.
Worth a visit. -
Review from Liz K.
9/16/2008
So where do you go when neither floral garden walks nor trendy coffee shops are your pick of petunias? Why, the local necropolis, of course. It's like saying "the local cemetery" but it sounds classier.
Pay your respects to former denizens of Cabbagetown while wandering the pathless greens. You will be eaten to (near) death by the mosquitoes unless you bring your bug spray. -
Review from Caroline W.
Scarborough, ON
7/30/2011
This cemetery is so picturesque. It's a kind of escape, a peaceful place in Toronto. It's full of trees and there's a big hill down at the end. What was really interesting was to see that some of the graves were at the edge of the hill. This place is huge, so if you want to see it all, make sure you give yourself enough time.
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Review from marija k.
Toronto, ON
4/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have always had a soft spot for cemeteries, having dragged friends to places like London's Highgate, wandering through cemeteries in places such as St Andrew's Scotland, Dundee Scotland, Ely, Lithuania, Poland etc. Each and every one I see is unique, but all share the same qualities which Toronto's Necropolis has - a deep history. Toronto's Necropolis is a perfect spot to visit, as it is a small oasis of quiet tranquility in the midst of a bustling downtown core. The place is so peaceful the loudest sound you hear is that of birdsong, the chittering of squirrels.
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Review from Emily Y.
12/6/2010
Take it from someone who loves cemeteries and has once trudged through one alone in knee-deep snow - the Necropolis rocks! Not 'rocks' like it's some happening place to be, but it's gorgeous for contemplative walks, paying your respects, or what have you. Really, it gets five stars for the stunning Gothic chapel alone. I literally could not stop admiring the intricately-carved, vine-covered piece from another era. And hey, if it turns out that being reminded of death and mortality isn't really your thing, you can hop on over to the cute little animal farm next door.
