Maple Leaf Forever Park

Maple Leaf Forever Park is an urban park in Leslieville with walking paths, benches, and open green spaces surrounded by maple trees and a historic cottage from 1871. The park combines natural grounds with this restored residential building, structuring the space as a blend of garden and architecture.

The park was established in 1933 to honor Alexander Muir, whose composition became a defining patriotic anthem in Canada. The grounds reflect this national connection and document an important moment in the development of Canadian identity.

The park preserves Maple Cottage from 1871 and maintains a silver maple descended from the original tree that inspired the song. The building and tree together create a place where visitors can experience the history behind these two symbols firsthand.

The park sits south of Queen Street East between Leslie Street and Greenwood Avenue, making it easy to reach from the surrounding neighborhood. Visitors can walk through on multiple paths and find plenty of spots to rest or sit throughout the grounds.

The park contains a descendant of the legendary silver maple, planted in 2007, which maintains a living connection to the original tree. This younger tree grows in the same location today, allowing visitors to experience a direct link to a tree of historical importance.

GPS coordinates: 43.66296,-79.32780

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40