Park & nature
Berczy Park
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Berczy Park is a 0.4-hectare triangular park in downtown Toronto, bounded by Scott, Front, and Wellington Streets. Its eastern tip borders the Gooderham Building, a heritage flatiron building with a mural on its western facade. The park's main attraction is a large two-tier fountain with 27 cast-iron dog statues and a cat statue, all looking toward a bone at the fountain's peak.
Don't miss
- Two-tier fountain with 27 cast-iron dog statues and a cat statue named 'Pam McCat' after late councillor Pam McConnell
- Dogs all look up at a large bone on the fountain's peak; the cat looks north at two small birds on a lamp post
- Ground-level trough for real dogs to drink from
- Irrigated pea gravel patch at the east end for dogs to do their business
- Grassy berms and garden beds throughout the park
- Curbless borders and pavers on Scott Street integrate the street into the park design
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Berczy Park
You can explore Berczy Park at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inToronto Essentials Tour: Old Town & Downtown Highlights (PWYC)4.8★ · 43 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$4 per personSee dates →
Most bookedToronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market4.9★ · 831 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$90 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleToronto Islands Evening Bike Tour4.9★ · 96 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$81 per personSee dates →Getting there
Know before you go
- The park is designed with dogs in mind, including a drinking trough and a dedicated pea gravel patch.
- A mural is on the western facade of the Gooderham Building at the park's eastern tip.
- Fifty new trees were planted during the 2017 renovation, each with 30 cubic metres of soil for root growth.
A bit of history
The park opened in 1980 on a former parking lot, which before the 1950s held office buildings behind the Gooderham and Coffin Block. The renovation replaced the original fountain with the current dog fountain, removed oversized trees, and planted 50 new trees in Silva Cell chambers. The park reopened on June 28, 2017.
Common questions
What is the dog fountain about?
The fountain features 27 cast-iron dog statues and a cat statue named 'Pam McCat'. All dogs look up at a bone on the fountain's peak, while the cat looks north at two small birds on a lamp post. Each dog statue spouts water from its mouth.
Is the park good for dogs?
Yes, there is a ground-level trough for drinking water and an irrigated pea gravel patch at the east end for dogs to relieve themselves.
Who designed the park?
The park was redesigned by landscape architect Claude Cormier of Montreal, who also designed Toronto's Sugar Beach.
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