Taber Hill, Indigenous burial mound in Scarborough, Canada
Taber Hill is an Indigenous burial mound in Scarborough containing two burial pits designed to hold human remains in a communal setting. The site sits within a park near the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Bellamy Road in Toronto.
Remains of over 500 Huron-Wendat individuals dating to the 13th or 14th century were discovered here in 1956 during highway construction work. This finding brought attention to the Wendat presence in the region and led to the site's later protection and recognition.
The burial ground reflects Wendat spiritual beliefs through communal interment practices that bound families and communities together through shared ritual. Visitors can see how this landscape served as a sacred gathering place where collective remembrance and cultural identity were honored.
The site is located within a public park with informational plaques that explain its history and significance to visitors. You can walk through the grounds at any time and read the memorial markers that honor those interred here.
This location holds special legal standing that makes it one of the only sites in Canada specifically protected under cemetery legislation. This distinctive recognition sets it apart from other archaeological sites and reflects how important Indigenous graves are considered for legal protection.
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