History comes to life - The visitor's experience
This rare Regency picturesque cottage is a graceful monument to John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. John Howard, one of Toronto's first architects, as well as a City engineer and surveyor, built Colborne Lodge in 1837.
Drop in and view the many original furnishings and artifacts and some of John Howard's own watercolours depicting images of early Toronto.
Learn more and tour the online exhibit!
To see what the experience is like, view the films on www.cityparent.com.
Colborne Lodge is one of 10 historic museums operated by Toronto Culture. Toronto's Historic Museums engage visitors, inspire passion, challenge ideas and connect the past to the present.
Admission
Note: Prices do not include applicable taxes
Regular admission
Adults: $5.71
Seniors
(65 +): $2.62
Youth (13-18 yrs.): $2.62
Children (4-12 yrs.): $2.38
Holiday season admission: (mid-November-January)
Adults: $5.71
Seniors (65 +): $3.81
Youth (13-18 yrs.): $3.81
Children (4-12 yrs.): $3.33 *
* Special events and pre-registered activities are priced separately.
Hours of operation
Mid-January, February and April
|
Friday - Sunday
Noon - 4 p.m. |
March
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Thursday - Sunday
Noon - 4 p.m. |
March Break
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Monday - Sunday
Noon - 4 p.m. |
May - the end of August
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Tuesday - Sunday
Noon - 5 p.m. |
September |
Saturday - Sunday
Noon - 5 p.m. |
October - December
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Tuesday - Sunday
Noon - 4 p.m. |
Christmas Eve
New Year's Eve |
Noon - 3 p.m. |
Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day,
New Year's Day, Good Friday |
Closed |
Group bookings accepted 7 days a week, year-round.
Don't miss our annual events!
- Winter workshops for 6-10 years
- Easter Traditions and egg decorating
- Doors Open Toronto
- Summer Camp
- Harvest Festival
- Christmas wreath & centrepiece workshops
Please search our events database by venue for more information on all events offered at Colborne Lodge.
Directions
Colborne Lodge Drive
clodge@toronto.ca
416-392-6916
By Car:
From the west - Take The Queensway eastbound to Colborne Lodge Drive at the south entrance to High Park, turn north (left). Colborne Lodge is about 200 m up the hill immediately on the right-hand side of the road. Or, you can access the Lodge by going eastbound on Bloor Street West to the north entrance to High Park.
From the east - Take Lake Shore Boulevard West westbound to Colborne Lodge Drive. Turn north (right) and follow roadway into High Park. The Lodge is at the top of the hill on the right-hand side of the road approximately 200 m from the entrance to the park.
By TTC:
Take the Bloor/Danforth subway line to High Park station and walk south through High Park (approximately 20 minute walk). Or, take the 501 streetcar (Humber/Long Branch) to Colborne Lodge Drive and walk a short distance up the road to the Lodge. For specific TTC route and schedule information call 416-393-4636 (INFO) or visit the TTC on the web at www.ttc.ca.
On-site services
- Public washrooms (no changing facilities)
- Gift counter
- Special needs: partial accessibility
