Our Campus

Havergal’s campus is a welcoming place that allows students to learn, thrive and grow.

Located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Havergal has the largest girls’ independent school campus in the city. It features a natural protected tree-lined ravine, green playing fields and a combination of heritage and modern architecture. From the exterior, the school buildings evoke a sense of tradition and permanence, while the interior atmosphere provides an ideal environment in which to learn. Our heritage buildings are augmented by light-filled modern additions, which complete our state-of-the-art facilities and provide the setting for our superior academic programs and co-curricular activities. Havergal students enjoy playing fields, tennis courts, landscaped quads, woodland paths, and ample space to walk, run, think, talk and learn.

In fall 2020, Havergal unveiled its much-anticipated new buildings. These innovative facilities were purpose-built to inspire learning and encourage self-discovery. The Dovigi Family Wing in the Junior School features new modern classrooms, a renovated gymnasium, a double-height Dining Hall and dedicated spaces for art, STEM and music programming. Our light-filled spaces integrate the beauty of our campus and the neighbouring Burke Brook Ravine, connecting students with nature.

In the Upper School, students can enjoy a multi-purpose area for HC-X programming, an Art Studio and outdoor gardens. The building extension also boasts a light-filled Learning Commons and a lush three-storey Old Girls BioWall. Classrooms are designed to foster interdisciplinary learning opportunities, allowing creative and analytical disciplines to be taught in reimagined ways, extending the development of critical and creative thinking.

Athletic Facilities

Our 50,000 sq. ft. Upper School Athletic Centre provides exceptional facilities, spacious gathering areas as well as classroom and office space. The regulation-size pool (25 metres, with state-of-the-art timing system), double gym, single gym with a climbing wall, fitness centre, change rooms and associated facilities make this an unparalleled facility. The Fitness Centre is open to students in Grades 9 to 12 and is equipped with free weights, ergometers, bikes, treadmills, elliptical trainers and weight machines, along with a Queenax, a unique functional training system that optimizes results, intensity and fun. Beside the Fitness Centre is a fully stocked physiotherapy room where students may receive treatments from certified physiotherapists while on breaks during the school day.

Our newly-expanded Junior School Gymnasium is a space devoted exclusively to physical education classes and the needs of elementary students. This bright and beautiful space encourages participation, co-operation and goal setting. 

The school has three outdoor playing fields: Judy Ratcliffe Field, Lower Pitch and Cohen Family Sports Field. These fields are used for various sports including field hockey, rugby, soccer and ultimate Frisbee. There are also six outdoor tennis courts available for students and the school community. Additionally, there is a new nine-hole disc golf course on campus, which is a unique and fun outdoor sport that is enjoyed by students of all skill levels.

Off-campus facilities include:

  • Track facilities at neighbouring Lawrence Park Secondary School
  • RINX arena
  • Lytton Park Tennis
  • Mayfair Tennis Club (East & West)
  • Downsview Park
  • Hanlan Rowing Club on Lake Ontario
  • Ski & Snowboard facilities in the Collingwood area

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  • Buildings
    • The Upper School
    • Junior School
    • Principal's Residence
    • South House
    • Main Entrance to the Upper School
    • Main Entrance to Junior School
    • Front Entrance to Athletic Centre
    • Temerty Doors Entrance
    • Kitchen/Receiving Doors
    • Bridge Doors Entrance
    • Entrance to the Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail
    • Labatt North Quad
    • South Quad
    • Ratcliffe Field
    • Lower Pitch
    • Tennis Courts
    • The Simpson Family Quilted Garden
    • Art and STEM Study Terrace
    • Cohen Family Sports Field
    • The Cohen Amphitheatre
    • Outdoor Classroom
    • Brenda Robson Hall
    • Legacy Theatre
    • Athletic Centre
    • Learning Commons and Old Girls BioWall
    • The Dovigi Family Wing
    • Junior School Gym
    • Bridge Between the Upper and Junior Schools
    • The Burke Brook
    • Junior School Parking Lot
    • South Parking Lot
    • North lower Parking Lot
    • North middle Parking Lot
    • North upper Parking Lot
    • Reserved Parking for Guests of Admission and Advancement
    • South House Parking Lot
Campus Map

The Upper School

The Upper School (Grades 7 to 12) consists of classrooms and specialized learning spaces for students in Grades 7 to 12. Meeting spaces and common areas include the Temerty Commons, the Hawkins Dining Room, the Ellen Knox Library and the Reta Weston Resource Centre. The Boarding School is also located in the Upper School.

Exterior view of the Upper School. Two student work together in the Upper School library. An empty conference table in the Ellen Knox Library. A classroom with a view of the Junior School. The Rotunda entryway at the Upper School. Two students walk down a school hallway. A bedroom in the Boarding School.

Junior School

The Junior School (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6) officially opened on Celebration Saturday on October 2, 1999. The building encompasses nearly 70,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art learning space that is specifically designed for young learners. The Learning Hub (library) is a central part of the building and spans the first and second levels, with full-height windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The hallways are spacious and provide access to comfortable classrooms, while study nooks offer additional space and flexibility for special projects. In the fall of 2020, the Junior School opened The Dovigi Family Wing, featuring innovative, light-filled spaces that were purpose-built to inspire learning and encourage self-discovery. These spaces include modern classrooms, a renovated gymnasium, a double-height Dining Hall and dedicated spaces for art, STEM and music programming.

View of the Junior School from the driveway. Two Junior School students read together in the library. Two Junior School students work on art in a classroom. Two kindergarten students examine leaves on a light box.
An older brick house with a well maintained brick path and gardens.

Principal's Residence

The Principal often invites members of the Havergal community to special events at the Principal's Residence.

South House

Located in the most southern location on campus, South House is home of the Advancement & Community Relations and Communications & Marketing departments.

The main entrance doors at the Upper School.

Main Entrance To The Upper School

Havergal College first opened its doors in 1894 at 350 Jarvis Street. In 1926, the school relocated to its current location at 1451 Avenue Road, Toronto.

Exterior view of the main entrance doors at the Junior School at dusk.

Main Entrance To Junior School

Havergal's Junior School is located at 460 Rosewell Avenue.

Exterior view of the doors to the Athletic Centre.

Front Entrance To Athletic Centre

Access to the Upper School Athletic Wing, including the gymnasiums and pool.

Exterior view of the Temerty entrance to the Upper School.

Temerty Doors Entrance

Access to Temerty Commons, Hawkins Dining Room and the Legacy Theatre.

Kitchen/Receiving Doors

Receiving door for large deliveries and service access to the kitchen.

Bridge Doors Entrance

Alternate entrance to the Upper School for students, faculty, and staff.

Entrance To The Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail

This beautiful woodland trail was created in the ravine south of the Junior School by the Hardie family in memory of their daughter, Lisa (Class of 1993). It is the centrepiece of the Burke Brook Stewardship project, led by the Institute at Havergal. The trail and stream are also used as a learning environment for students, with diverse species of trees. At the end of the trail is an outdoor classroom, donated to the school by the Grade 6 Class of 2011.

The Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail winding through a Carolinian forest. A wooden sign indicating the entrance to the Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail. A sign inviting people to enjoy the woodland trail and stay on the paths.

Labatt North Quad

The Labatt North Quad is completely enclosed and is used as an outdoor extension of Temerty Commons.

View of the North Quad looking towards the Brenda Robson Hall. Students gather in groups in the North Quad.
South Quad in the summer.

South Quad

As the school is on a beautiful 22-acre campus, nature is just steps away. Students are often seen enjoying the South Quad during lunch and breaks.

Ratcliffe Field

The Judy Ratcliffe Field, which lies to the south of the main building nearest Avenue Road, is one of the school's playing fields. It was named in honour of former Havergal teacher and Alum/Old Girl Judy Ratcliffe (Class of 1952).

Students play soccer on Ratcliffe Field. Students play field hockey on Ratcliffe Field. Students play field hockey on Ratcliffe Field with the Upper School in the background.

Lower Pitch

The Lower Pitch is one of the school's three playing fields. It is located behind the Athletic Centre.

Students play soccer on the Lower Pitch. View of students playing soccer on the Lower Pitch from behind the soccer net.
Students playing tennis.

Tennis Courts

Havergal has six tennis courts for student, faculty and staff use.

The Simpson Family Quilted Garden

This new outdoor space opened in fall 2020 and provides a space for students to reflect and recharge. The garden features native and drought-resistant plants and includes patches of perennials within the outdoor walkways.

The Quilted Garden at dusk. Close-up of the Quilted Garden at dusk.

Art And STEM Study Terrace

Located outdoors next to our new Junior School art and STEM classrooms, this space opened in fall 2020. It provides a quiet place for students to learn about, explore and connect with nature due to its proximity to the Burke Brook Ravine.

Cohen Family Sports Field

The Cohen Family Sports Field, named after the Cohen Family, is located at the north end of the property bordering Lawrence Avenue.

Cohen Field at sunset.

The Cohen Amphitheatre

The Junior School officially opened a new space for Havergal, the Cohen Amphitheatre on October 2, 2014. Made possible by the Cohen family, this new outdoor learning area is shaped like a Roman amphitheatre and is nestled upon the banks of the Lisa Hardie Trail, surrounded by the abundant natural beauty of the Havergal campus. It is a space that can be enjoyed by the entire Havergal community.

Wide view of the Cohen Amphitheatre. The seating in the Cohen Amphitheatre.

Outdoor Classroom

In 2011, the Grade 6 class decided to honour Havergal by building an outdoor classroom as their Junior School graduation gift to the school. The Hardie family was touched by this gift and happy to see their visions of the Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail coming to life – the outdoor classroom is nestled at the end of the walking path.

A teacher teaches students in the Outdoor Classroom. The Outdoor Classroom without any people in it.

Brenda Robson Hall

Brenda Robson Hall is the assembly hall located off the Rotunda in the Upper School. It was named in 2005 in honour of Brenda Robson, who retired after 42 years of teaching at Havergal. The hall has been used as a gymnasium, chapel and gathering space for the community from the time the present building was opened in 1926.

Students sit on the floor in the Brenda Robson Hall. A group of student musicians perform in the Brenda Robson Hall.
The cast of an Upper School play take a bow on the stage of the Legacy Theatre.

Legacy Theatre

An excellent setting for Havergal's active drama program, the Legacy Theatre contains a state of the art control room, lighting and sound system that allows for a wide variety of performances and lectures including the Middle School play, the Senior School play, the One-Act Play Festival, dance shows and the annual Distinguished Speaker Event. The retractable, tiered seating system for 220 was designed to offer the optimum in viewing.

Athletic Centre

Opened in the fall of 2006, this 50,000 sq. ft. centre provides exceptional athletic facilities, spacious gathering areas as well as classroom and office space. The Athletic Centre houses a 25-metre regulation size pool, a double gymnasium, attractive change facilities along with a fully equipped fitness centre, renovated single gymnasium with climbing wall and spacious public areas.

South view of the Double Gym at the Upper School.

Learning Commons And Old Girls BioWall

Opened in fall 2020, the beautiful light-filled Learning Commons houses a lush three-storey BioWall, which was donated by our Alum/Old Girl community, and is the focal point of the Upper School’s building extension.

The Learning Commons with a view of the BioWall. Looking out the windows in the Learning Commons.

The Dovigi Family Wing

This wing, named in honour of the Dovigi family for their lead support of the Limitless Campaign in 2019, opened in fall 2020 and includes modern classrooms, a renovated gymnasium, a double-height Dining Hall and dedicated spaces for art, STEM and music programming.

Exterior view of the Junior School Dining Hall. The interior of the Junior School Dining Hall. A classroom with a view of a Carolinian forest. A music classroom wiht xylophones set up on the groud. A school hallway with windows that look in to the adjoining classrooms.
The Junior School Gym with a volleyball net set up in the middle of the room.

Junior School Gym

Newly renovated in 2020, the Junior School Gym is a bright and beautiful space dedicated exclusively to physical education classes and the needs of elementary students.

A bridge with green railings surrounded by a Carolinian forest.

Bridge Between The Upper And Junior Schools

The Upper School and Junior School are joined by a bridge over Burke Brook, a stream that runs along the Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail in the ravine at the back of the school property.

The Lisa Hardie Trail and the Burke Brook.

The Burke Brook

The Burke Brook is part of the Don River watershield, which flows into Lake Ontario. The Burke Brook runs through the Havergal campus in the Burke Brook Ravine and helps connect students to nature through adjacent spaces such as the Lisa Hardie Trail.

Junior School Parking Lot

Parking for school visitors, faculty, and staff.

South Parking Lot

Parking for school visitors, faculty, and staff.

North Lower Parking Lot

Parking for school visitors, faculty, and staff.

North Middle Parking Lot

Parking for school visitors, faculty, and staff.

North Upper Parking Lot

Parking for school visitors, faculty, and staff.

Reserved Parking For Guests Of Admission And Advancement

Guests of the Admission and Advancement & Community Relations departments are permitted to use these spaces.

South House Parking Lot

Parking for employees who work at South House.

Notice of Video Surveillance: Video surveillance is utilized to monitor the campus to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for students, employees and community members.