Arcana Materials Co. specializes in high-quality reclaimed historic masonry products.

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Beyond the Bricks

The stories behind our reclaimed masonry materials are just as compelling as their aesthetics.

Read about how our mission to reduce construction waste is progressing through our investigation of these bricks’ past lives: where they were made, who built and lived in the buildings, and where they are finding new uses in the 21st century.

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RENOVATIO EX RUINA: Reclaimed Brick Tiles in Contemporary Furniture Design
RENOVATIO EX RUINA: Reclaimed Brick Tiles in Contemporary Furniture Design

As a part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival, we welcomed nearly 200 guests — a wide range of reclaimed material enthusiasts including architects, heritage professionals, designers, students, and artists — to two receptions that celebrated the debut of innovative furniture designs that use reclaimed brick and wood from historic properties.

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DesignTO 2026: Repurposing Historic Building Materials with Daniel Gruetter, Arcana Materials, & Ouroboros Deconstruction
DesignTO 2026: Repurposing Historic Building Materials with Daniel Gruetter, Arcana Materials, & Ouroboros Deconstruction

Join Daniel Gruetter, Ouroboros Deconstruction, and Arcana Materials for two DesignTO events celebrating repurposed historic building materials at the new Ouroboros Salvage Studio on January 24 & 30, 2026.

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Product Spotlights: Clinkers & COSMIC
Product Spotlights: Clinkers & COSMIC

Learn more about our COSMIC veneer tiles, and the unique historic clinker bricks that they are cut from.

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    BRICK

    We carry historic reclaimed brick of various types manufactured from the 1850s to the 1950s, salvaged from old buildings throughout Ontario.

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    STONE

    High Quality reclaimed carved, ashlar and rubble stone, sourced from deconstructed buildings.

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    Terra Cotta & Slate

    Exclusive Victorian Era terra cotta & slate materials, ready for restoration and new build projects.

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Featured Reclaimed Brick Products

Credit Valley Heritage Sandstone Credit Valley Heritage Sandstone
Credit Valley Heritage Sandstone
$40.00

Salvaged from a deconstructed 1930s mansion overlooking the Humber River in west Toronto, this sandstone is an exceptional relic of 20th century high-end architecture in Ontario. This particular home was designed and built within one of famous real estate visionary Robert Home Smith’s subdivisions, which were inspired by traditional English design principles.

The stone was excavated from the Credit River Valley, the same regional source and material used in major projects including the 1931-1933 Royal Ontario Museum expansion. It is hand-tooled coursed Ashlar in a variety of sizes, and can be cut to veneer thickness.

Price is per square foot.

1910s/1930s Danforth Baptist Church Tumbled Brick 1910s/1930s Danforth Baptist Church Tumbled Brick
1910s/1930s Danforth Baptist Church Tumbled Brick
$1.50

Sourced from the former Danforth Baptist Church and Sunday School (originally Chester Baptist Church) in Toronto’s North Riverdale neighbourhood: a 1911 Gothic Revival building that was expanded in 1931 and partially deconstructed in 2025 after over 100 years of serving the Danforth community. We were able to save 25 tons of this special material from ending up in a landfill.

B-Grade Product suitable for covered and interior uses. Also available A grade, clinkers, and Cosmic veneer tiles.

Size is standard Ontario, approximately 8-3/8" x 2-3/8" x 4" (213 x 60 x 102 mm) with slight variation due to reclaimed nature.

Price is per brick.

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COSMIC Veneer Bricks COSMIC Veneer Bricks COSMIC Veneer Bricks COSMIC Veneer Bricks
COSMIC Veneer Bricks
from $40.00

Cosmic is named for its outer-worldly marbling and is sourced from the former Danforth Baptist Church and Sunday School (originally Chester Baptist Church) in Toronto’s North Riverdale neighbourhood: a 1911 Gothic Revival building that was expanded in 1931 and partially deconstructed in 2025 after over 100 years of serving the Danforth community. We were able to save 25 tons of this special material from ending up in a landfill.

Cut from clinker bricks - known for their distinct irregularity caused when clay bricks are exposed to excessive heat during the firing process in a kiln - this product is very strong and contains a range of colours when cut open. Each brick is unique! Suitable for wall or floor tiles, fireplaces, landscaping, and other residential and commercial projects.

Price varies based on cut type and finish level, please inquire for details.

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RENOVATIO EX RUINA: Reclaimed Brick Tiles in Contemporary Furniture Design // January 30th Reception As a part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival @designtofestival , we welcomed nearly 200 guests to two receptions — including a wide range of reclai
Sneak peek 👀 : Arcana Materials’ ‘Cosmic’ tiles in ‘Renovatio ex ruina’ for @designtofestival Created in collaboration with furniture designer Daniel Gruetter @danielgruetter , we’ve developed an experimental fu
Join Daniel Gruetter, Ouroboros Deconstruction, and Arcana Materials for two DesignTO events celebrating repurposed historic building materials at the new Ouroboros Salvage Studio, 178 Queens Quay East. Saturday, January 24, 6-11pm: LOCAL INVENTORY
Behind the scenes, we've received some exciting new arrivals at the Arcana Materials yard. We're always on the lookout for unique heritage building materials, and this fall we've collected some real treasures. Here's a preview of what's coming into o
Deconstruction in action: Our @arcanamaterials team is working on an exciting example of masonry deconstruction at peak efficiency: This site is being redesigned by Suulin Architects @suulinarchitects who will be using the salvaged exterior bricks fr
Good morning, Halifax! If you’re attending the National Trust ‘Heritage Now!’ Conference, come visit @arcanamaterials and @arcanarestoration in the Exhibitor Hall! Daniel & Diana are showcasing some of our reclaimed materials
Reclaimed Brick from the Danforth Baptist Church ⛪️ A highlight of 2025 has been the special opportunity we’ve had to salvage thousands of incredible arts&crafts style bricks from this 1911 church in Toronto. These have lovely colour vari
1920s SLATE: Reclaimed Roof Tiles Slate has been used as a roofing material in many regions of the world for centuries, and was popular in the late 1800s in Canada. Slate has unmatched longevity and durability and is found on many prestigious Toront
Authentic Victorian brick will always be essential in Toronto heritage restoration projects. We have an excellent stock of 1880s-1900s brick that was manufactured right here in Ontario, and salvaged from local buildings to be reused in both new const
“TERRA COTTA” 4x4 TILES | Cut from reclaimed historic Toronto bricks 🧱 Get the look of terra cotta with the durability, texture, and historic value of reclaimed brick. These tiles are made from dense and naturally marbled Don Valley br
COSMIC Brick Veneer Tiles 💫 Cut from clinker bricks salvaged from a 115-year-old Toronto church, these brick veneers are one-of-a-kind and extremely special. Cosmic makes for an exceptional product not only in terms of outer-worldly aesthetic, but
“Gathering Circle & Hatching Turtle” 2025 The recently completed Geoff Cape Amphitheater at @evergreen_brick_works was created by a multi-disciplinary team of artists, designers, masons, and reclaimed material specialists. In additio
Now available: RECLAIMED CREDIT VALLEY SANDSTONE Salvaged from a deconstructed 1930s mansion overlooking the Humber River in west Toronto, this sandstone is an exceptional relic of 20th century high-end architecture in Ontario. The stone was excavate
We’re very excited about this new product cut from 1910’s clinker brick. - What should we call it? Best idea wins 10 of these brick!
Sample panels now available! - Calling all architects, designers and builders: let your clients see and feel the unique character that reclaimed brick brings to a project. - Available for pickup or drop off. Multiple brick types and bond patterns av
Load of slate sold to our friends @_design_land_ for a special project in Trinity Bellwoods.
🧱 Brick by Brick: See the Circular Economy in Action | Live Demo July 14 🧱 📍 Arcana Restoration Yard, Toronto | 10AM ☕ Coffee + snacks on site 👷‍♀️ All construction, demolition, heritage, and sustainability pros welcome! Join Green Salvag
Exciting new product announcement! - We have received our first shipments of masonry demolition material from the @assemblycorp_ Danforth Baptist Church redevelopment project. - Originally known as Chester Baptist Church, the Arts & Crafts styl