Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto

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Mount Pleasant Cemetery is a famous cemetery located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

In the early 19th century, the only authorized cemeteries within the city of Toronto (then known as York) were limited to the members of either the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church. Deceased citizens who did not belong to either of these Christian denominations had no choice but to find burial arrangements outside of the city.

In 1873, a new cemetery available to all citizens was conceived. Originally a 200 acre (0.8 km²) farm, on the far outskirts of Toronto, Mount Pleasant Cemetery opened on November 4, 1876, resplendent with more than twelve miles (19 km) of carriage drives along rolling hills and blue lakes filled with ducks and swans.

The Timothy Eaton family crypt
The Timothy Eaton family crypt

With the growth in population, today the cemetery is located in the centre of the city. While the watercourses have since been filled in, the cemetery still has many miles of walking paths, interspersed with fountains, statues, botanical gardens, and rare and distinct trees.

As the final resting place of more than 168,000 persons, Mount Pleasant Cemetery contains remarkable architecture amongst its many monuments.

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Foster Hewitt's grave
Foster Hewitt's grave

Businesspeople

The Massey Family crypt
The Massey Family crypt

Premiers of Ontario:

Lieutenants Governor of Ontario:

Mayors of Toronto:

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Coordinates: 43°41′47″N 79°23′06″W / 43.696351, -79.384882

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