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The monument is dedicated to Sir Casimir Gzowski, a Polish-born engineer who produced a number of engineering works in Canada. Inside the monument, there are plaques about his life and engineering accomplishments. Because he was considered a railway builder, there are a short section of railway track at each of the three portals of the monument.
Sir Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski,, was a Polish Canadian engineer who was known for his work on a wide variety of Canadian railways, as well as work on the Welland Canal. He also served as acting Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1896 to 1897.
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Built in 1937, this fanciful structure is probably the cutest gas station you will ever see. It has a Château style of architecture with one corner of the building having a castle tower. No longer in use as a service station, it was moved to Sir Casimir Gzowski Park for preservation.
A City of Toronto historic site, 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. The museum features many original furnishings and artifacts and some of John Howard's own watercolours depicting images of early Toronto. A guided tour is included in the admission price.
Sunnyside Beach Pavillion
The Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion is fanciful structure and a remnant of the former Sunnyside Amusement Park, demolished in 1955. The arches and towers on the south side of the building seem similar to Mexican Colonial architecture. The south side overlooks a beach. On the west side of the pavilion there is an entrance to a courtyard containing plants and a water fountain. Be sure to go around to the north side of the building to see the rather grand-looking entrance. WC is available from the courtyard.
The zoo's nine paddocks are home to a variety of animal species from around the world including bison, llamas, peacocks, deer, highland cattle and sheep.
This monument commemorates the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Way by King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth in 1940. The highway was named after the mother of the Queen Elizabeth II. The monument has a stone lion positioned under a cameo of the royal couple.