The Historic Glenerin Estate
A lot has changed since The Glenerin Inn & Spa was built in 1927. Learn some of our history, and check out all the changes we’ve experienced over the years.
Grounds of Glenerin Hall Erindale newspaper clipping c1954
Built by wealthy Toronto lawyer, Watson Evans, in 1927, Glenerin Inn has embodied elegance for nearly a century.
Grounds and Garden Glenerin Hall Erindale c1950
The Evans family spent their summers, Easter and Christmas holidays at the grand estate.
Dining Room, Glenerin Hall, c1945
The Evans’ family frequently hosted parties and lavish balls for Toronto’s elite society.
Fireplace and Main Lounge, Glenerin Hall, Erindale, c1950
During World War II, the Glenerin Estate provided a safe refuge for 90 children from the St. Hilda’s school for girls in Whitby, England, which was located on a German bombing route.
Enclosed Porch lounge Glenerin Hall Erindale c1955
Following the school girls safe return to England after the war, the Glenerin Estate was purchased by the Robert Simpson Company in 1945.
Swimming
Used as a rest home for its employees – The first of its kind in Canada – with movie equipment, a fully stocked library, grand piano and variety of activities like tennis, croquet, lawn bowling, swimming and table-tennis.
Feeding Ducks pond Glenerin Hall Erindale c1945
The Glenerin Estate was sold in 1961 and became St. Basil’s Novitiate.
Fireplace Corner and Library Glenerin Hall Erindale c1950
Sold again in 1970 to the Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd, the estate was used for community events, art exhibitions and was also home to the Solel Synagogue congregation as they waited for construction on their Synagogue to be completed.
Garden overlooking fish pond, Glenerin Hall, Erindale, c1950
The Glenerin Estate underwent extensive renovations and restorations, opening its doors as The Glenerin Inn in 1986.
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