Located beside the Don Valley, the now defunct facility supplied the materials for many turn of the century landmarks including Casa Loma stables and the Ontario Legislature. The decaying buildings first opened in 1889 and closed in 1984 are slowly being restored on this 40 acre property. Behind the old Brikworks factory are many ponds connected by bridges and pathways. The Don Valley BrickWorks ponds are home to many species of wildlife including an abundance of turtles, night herons and a few local kingfishers, a perfect location for birding in Toronto. 550 Bayview Ave. Bayview Extension, south of Pottery Rd.
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October 7th, 2007 by Rob McKay
Was not a great day for birding at the Don Valley Brickworks, overcast, cool and nothing seem to be moving. I brought along a wide angle lens and decided to take a few photos to give those bird watchers that have not been here yet an Idea of what the property looks like. The fall colours just starting turn, the brickworks looked magnificent!
August 18th, 2007 by Rob McKay
I was lucky to stumble upon a couple of ruby throated humming birds at rest today at the Don Valley Brickworks. I noticed on a few occasions, what looked like giant bees buzzing around! We don’t have giant bees around here, so they could only be humming birds!
July 15th, 2007 by Rob McKay
A quick visit to the Don Valley Brick Works was well worth while! I popped in for an hour or so with hopes of some close looks at the abundant American Gold Finches and local King Fishers, I never expected to see so many cooperative Cedar Waxwings, but they seemed to be everywhere! I did manage to get a few photo’s of both.
