You are invited to join “Among Friends” to visit site of Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery: Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 1:00 pm

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The following message is from Ed Janiszewski.

You are invited to join the “Among Friends” members to visit the site of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery. We will be attending on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

A plaque at the entrance to the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery provides details about the history of the site. Jaan Pill photo

THE LAKESHORE ASYLUM CEMETERY PROJECT INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR A

“Spring Visit and Clean-Up”

Saturday, May 24, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm

To remember and honour in a dignified and respectful way the lives of the 1511 people buried in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery and to acknowledge their contributions to our community.

We will be gathering to do some yard work and freshen up the grounds.

Grass/Hedge clippers and Lawn-edger will be useful. You are welcome to join us.
Donations of artificial flowers would also be appreciated.
For More information please contact:
Among Friends at 416-251-8666

The Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery is located at the north-east corner of Horner Ave. and Evans Ave. in Toronto. Jaan Pill photo

Directions to the Cemetery

TTC – From the Royal York Subway take the #15 Evans bus to the northeast corner of
Evans and Horner Avenue where the cemetery is located. From Kipling Subway, take
the #44 Kipling South bus to Evans Ave. and walk east.

Cars – The cemetery is just south of the onramp to the QEW where Evans and Horner
meet. There is a parking lot on the south side of the Evans Ave.

PLEASE NOTE: The cemetery is not wheelchair accessible; there is little shade, and no water supply.