Ashbridge Estate
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The Ashbridge Estate is a historic estate in eastern Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The property was settled by the Ashbridge family, who were English Quakers who left Pennsylvania after the American Revol
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Jesse Ashbridge house, photographed by Elizabeth Ashbridge prior to its 1899 addition
Ashbridge Estate historic plaque
Port Lands
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The Port Lands of Toronto, Ontario, Canada are an industrial and recreational neighbourhood located about 5 kilometres south-east of downtown, located on the former Don River delta and most of Ashbrid
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…America up to that time. The bay was drained, and dredging from the Toronto Harbour was used to fill an area from the harbour to the bay, creating the Toronto Port Lands. Only a small portion of the original bay remained, and the home which was once next to the shore was now located some distance away from the water…
View of the Port Lands from West Don Lands in 2025
British Forgings H K Porter Narrow gauge locomotive (built for Toronto Hamilton Highway Commission) at Port Lands, 1917
Munitions Dump at Ashbridge's Bay during the First World War. Development of the Port Lands began in the early 20th century.
The International Marine Passenger Terminal is a cruise ship terminal built in 2005, and is managed by PortsToronto.