The Filly: Toronto’s Art Deco Water Champion

Dec 31, 2024 |

@shan_abundancenaturally One of the Toronto’s architectural gems, historial landmark @cityoftoronto R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant is a great outdoor space. Find it where Queen Street ends in the East, where the Beaches end and Scarborough begins. The inside is open to the public once a year for the #DoorsOpenOntario event #thingstodointoronto #toronto #torontolandmarks #historicallandmark #artdeco #rcharristreatmentwaterplant #thefilly #thebeaches #torontoeast #eastend #torontoevents #doorsopen #blogto #curiositytoronto #watertreatment #cleanwater #todotoronto #torontooutdoors #bey #scarborough ♬ Hotline Bling - Billie Version - ViralityX

The RC Harris Water Filtration Plant, affectionately known as “The Filly,” is a true gem of Toronto. Built in 1932, this Art Deco landmark isn’t just a historical site — it’s a key supplier of nearly half the city’s drinking water.

Located along the shores of Lake Ontario, it offers stunning views and serves as a great spot to stretch your legs while admiring its architectural beauty. Functional and elegant, “The Filly” is a reminder that infrastructure can be both practical and inspiring. Next time you’re in Toronto, make sure to check out this one-of-a-kind treatment plant!