Lost Rivers Toronto

A day of mixed weather of sun, cloud, rain and some hail/sleet didn't deter the capacity group on Sunday's Lost Rivers walk at Corktown Commons.
Led by LR's John Wilson and Rene Fan along with Amy Zubick of the Distillery District Community Association, we learned of the past history, the work to safeguard the area and downtown east from flooding and the future of community involvement to maintain an ecological balance to this beautiful and functional park.
Thxs to Lost Rivers Paul Overy and Floyd Ruskin for the walk support and additional insights.

Lost Rivers will have a table at two EcoFairs next weekend.
Come visit us at Todmorden Mills Historic site on Saturday April 25 11-4 or on Sunday April 26 at the Brickworks.
Lots of maps, photos and discussion of Toronto's unseen waterways.
Mark your calendar for our next LR walk on Sunday May 3- Water, Industry and Restoration in the Don Valley 10-12:30
Details and registration coming soon.

www.lostrivers.ca

This is one of our most viewed plaques located near Raith (northwest of Thunder Bay), and it is easy to see why.

The Height of Land watershed is a natural marvel. Water north of it flows all the way to Hudson Bay, while water south of it becomes part of the Great Lakes system.
The divide stretches about 2,250 kilometres across Ontario and has shaped everything from treaty boundaries to provincial borders.

As we celebrate 70 years of Ontario’s blue and gold heritage plaques, we are highlighting some of the stories that capture the most attention. This one is definitely a fan favourite.
and learn about The Arctic Watershed: https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/plaques/arctic-watershed689

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Last Sundays Russell Creek-Part 4 walk was a stroll back in time through part of Toronto's downtown.

After acknowledging the First Nations inhabitants and how the land and water was used, we continued our journey along buried Russell Creek though Kensington and Chinatown.
Like most of our ' lost rivers' Russell continues to flow, out of sight but still interacts with the people that live and work along its route.

A wonderful narrative was presented by walk leaders Helen Mills and Adam Wynn who brought to life many of the engaging elements we saw along the walk.
Most were surprised that there had been a large reservoir that served this part of Toronto before waterborne diseases forced it draining and filling in for development.

Thanks to Lost Rivers Paul Overy and Floyd Ruskin for the walk support and added info.

If you like maps or just want to identify the lost waterways in your community, go to www.lostrivers.ca
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