A public secondary school in Toronto’s Dufferin Grove neighbourhood, rebuilt on the site of the historic Bloordale Beach in 2025.
At a glance
Bloor Collegiate Institute is a public secondary school located at the intersection of Bloor Street and Dufferin Street in Toronto. The school serves the city’s education system through the Toronto District School Board.
History
The school was originally established under the Toronto Board of Education, which later merged into the Toronto District School Board. In fall 2021, the original building was demolished. Students were temporarily relocated to Central Technical School during the transition period.
The new facility on Brock Street was completed in summer 2025, allowing students to return to a purpose-built campus. The relocation marked a significant change for the institution’s physical presence in the neighbourhood.
What you see
The rebuilt Bloor Collegiate Institute occupies a 7.6-acre campus on Brock Street. The new school replaced the historic site of Bloordale Beach, which once defined the neighbourhood’s character.
Cultural significance
The school’s relocation sparked community engagement, with residents submitting a Change.org petition to rename it Bloordale Beach CI—a proposal honouring the site’s historical identity. The rebuilding reflects Toronto’s ongoing investment in modern educational infrastructure while acknowledging the area’s heritage.
Key facts
- Country: Canada
- City: Toronto
- Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove
- Original intersection: Bloor Street and Dufferin Street
- New location: Brock Street
- Campus size: 7.6 acres (3.1 hectares)
- School board: Toronto District School Board
- Completion date of new facility: Summer 2025
Practical information & getting there
Bloor Collegiate Institute is accessible via Toronto’s public transit system at the intersection of Bloor Street and Dufferin Street, with the new campus located on Brock Street in the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood. For current information on programmes, admissions and visiting hours, contact the Toronto District School Board.
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