Experience history.
Upcoming Exhibits
All of our in-person exhibit spaces remain closed to visitors at this time due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
While we work remotely, we invite you to visit us virtually: we have a collection of digital exhibits and projects for you to explore additional resources are listed on our home page.
Below you will find a list of projects and collaborations we are working on for when we re-open.
Interpretive Centre
Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery
Date to be determined.
There are 1,511 individuals buried in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery at the corner of Horner and Evans Avenues - a cemetery that was almost lost due to industrial development in the area. Thanks to the efforts of community mental health advocates, the Cemetery is today a protected and peaceful resting space with a gated entrance and historic signage.
This exhibit will highlight the story of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital cemetery and the people who fought to save it.
Third Floor Gallery
Scene & Unseen
Coming January 2022
In-person & Online
What stories do historical images reveal, and what others do they conceal? Postcards can simultaneously capture memories of a place while obscuring the lived realities of those whose stories are deeply connected with the image.
The exhibition, presented in both in-person and virtual formats, will include recently acquired artefacts that are being displayed in public for the first time.
Lisa Compton
Date to be determined.
Experience another perspective on animals commonly thought to be dangerous or pestilential and develop a new understanding of the influence of urban expansion on local wildlife. Reflect on past assumptions, develop an appreciation for our natural neighbours, and learn how to safely cohabitate in our shared spaces.
To see more of Lisa's work, visit her website
Pat Rice
Date to be determined.
Admire the wonder and intrinsic beauty of the trees of the Long Branch neighbourhood where artist Pat Rice grew up. A community that was once lakefront cottage country that could be reached in 45 minutes by steamer from Toronto, a few old growth oak trees still remain hidden in plain sight among the houses in the area. They give a hint to how this land had once been heavily forested.
Susannah Smith
Date to be determined.
More information coming soon!
Propose an Exhibit
We feature solo and group art shows on the third floor of the Student Welcome and Resource Centre and also welcome contributions to our bi-annual exhibits in the Interpretive Centre's main space in WEL104. Themes must connect to one of our four pillars (Indigenous heritage, mental health history, educational heritage, or ecology) and/or highlight the local history of the Lakeshore Grounds region. Submissions are encouraged both from community members and students. We support artists of all experience levels.
For more information about exhibition opportunities or to submit a proposal, please contact us at info@lakeshoregrounds.ca