High Level Pumping Station

The High Level Pumping Station is a water facility in Toronto that draws water from Lake Ontario and moves it northward to serve residential areas. The building houses multiple pumps connected to a network of pipes and storage tanks across the city.

Built in 1906, this station replaced the earlier Yorkville Waterworks that once operated on the same site. An expansion in 1910 allowed it to meet the water demands of Toronto's rapidly growing neighborhoods to the north.

The station received heritage status in 1985, preserving its architectural elements as a testament to early 20th-century municipal infrastructure development.

The site is monitored by staff who continuously check water flow and pressure levels throughout the distribution network. Note that this is an active facility, so access may be limited depending on operational schedules.

This building was designated heritage status in 1985, preserving its early 20th-century architecture. The original structures remain operational today, showing how decades-old infrastructure can continue to serve the city effectively.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 43.67850,-79.40210

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02