Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens, Public garden in Lawrence Park, Toronto, Canada.
Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens is a public garden in Lawrence Park featuring formal flower beds with roses and herbs, stone balconies, and crushed brick walkways. Mature maple, willow, and oak trees frame the cultivated plantings.
The gardens originated in 1933 and relocated to Lawrence Park in 1951 when subway construction threatened their original location across from Mount Pleasant Cemetery. This move preserved the space as a lasting memorial for future generations.
A stone wall features lyrics from 'The Maple Leaf Forever', the song Alexander Muir wrote to celebrate Canada's Confederation. The site connects visitors to the country's musical heritage through this quiet memorial.
The gardens connect to walking trails that extend through Blythwood Ravine Park, Sherwood Park, and Sunnydene Park, reaching all the way to Bayview Avenue. Visitors can easily move between these green spaces and explore the ravine landscape.
An international panel recognized this garden as one of Toronto's 25 best urban design projects completed before 1985. This selection highlights its enduring quality and influence on local green space planning.
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