Getting lost in a maze of 1,200 black cedars is a free and adventurous attraction on Toronto Island, thanks to William Meany who brought it back to life in 2014.
Who is William Meany?
William Meany, a Mississauga business man, had fond memories of traversing through the maze throughout his childhood. The twists and turns he remembers was an original maze constructed in 1967 by a Dutch-Canadian designer. However, the eastern cedars were unkept, growing to 14′ tall and removed in 2011 after years of neglect.
When Meany returned to the island and saw the absence of the maze, he donated $200,000 for its reconstruction.
We figure this earns him the right to call it the “Willam Meany Maze”. Thanks, Mr. Meany!
Tell Me About the Maze
Spanning 15,000 square feet, the maze is a fun, labyrinth-like feature of the island. Its winding paths and dead ends have its users getting playfully lost.
A challenging and sometimes unsuccessful mission is finding the old school bell in the center. This antique bell is from the original Island School which was constructed in 1888, but burned down in 1909.
It remains open year round.
How to Get To The Maze
The Maze is a 10 minute walk from the Centre Island Ferry Dock, past the Centreville Amusement Park.
