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The Simpson House is a Victorian-style farmhouse named after Napier Simpson Jr., the restoration architect who built it. Situated to the left of the main entrance, Simpson House is a reproduction of the original Francey farmhouse, complementing the Francey Barn. Public washrooms are located on the ground floor. Wheelchair access is on the north side of the building. (NOTE: throughout the end of 2017 and early 2018, this building will be renovated to include accessible facilities and washrooms, but unfortunately won’t be accessible while this work is completed. Thanks for your patience as we work to enhance the Farm for all to enjoy!)
The Francey Barn is located inside the main gates. Originally built in 1858 on a farm in the Markham Township, it was donated by Mrs. Garnett Francey to the City of Toronto in 1977. The Francey Barn is a rare type of architecture, known as a Pennsylvania bank barn. Bank barns are built on the side of hills or riverbanks. This has the advantage of having an upper and lower floor accessible from ground level. Animals are housed on the lower level, while the upper floor provides storage all hay, straw and feed required for the livestock.
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On special occasions Farm staff will prepare treats from the Wood Oven for kids to enjoy. Check out the Special Events schedule for more information.
The Drive Shed is used by staff in their daily work and the lower level where equipment and supplies are stored is open to the public for special events and seasonal education / interpretive programs.
The Drive Shed is used by staff in their daily work and the lower level where equipment and supplies are stored is open to the public for special events and seasonal education / interpretive programs.
The Drive Shed is used by staff in their daily work and the lower level where equipment and supplies are stored is open to the public for special events and seasonal education / interpretive programs.
Donnybrook Ruin stands beside the cow paddock. It was originally a two-storey building, but a tower and a main floor is all that remains today.
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The Residence is located next to the duck pond and across from the Meeting House. It was built in 1902 by prisoners of the Toronto Don Jail and has served many purposes over its colourful history, including serving as the zookeeper’s residence, a staff building, zoo hospital, and as a temporary morgue for the Necropolis Cemetery. Today, The Residence is used for a variety of farm-related and community-based programs.
The Meeting House is a unique three-storey building that opened in 1993. It is located at the eastside of the property across from the duck pond. Most of our year-round programming takes place in the Meeting House. As well, the Farm’s lost and found, first aid, public washrooms and baby changing facilities can be found on the main floor. Pottery and spinning/weaving rooms are located downstairs. Classes are offered seasonally from September to June. The Meeting House is the home base of the Farm’s summer camp programs which run throughout July and August each year.
Island House sits in the middle of the lower pond. Throughout the past 80 years, it has housed many different kinds of birds and animals. It is currently part of the Farm's camp activities.
