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City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-043
Type
Address
142 Front Street West
Location
At the North-west corner of University Avenue and Front Street West
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6451898, -79.3835265
Inscription

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THE BISHOP'S PALACE 1818

On this site stood the "Bishop's palace", residence of
Bishop John Strachan (1778-1867), built in 1817-18
while he was the incumbent of St. James Church. Born in
Scotland, he came to Upper Canada in 1799 where he
achieved prominence as an educator and churchman and
was consecrated first Anglican Bishop of Toronto in 1839.
He served as a member of the province's Legislative
Council 1820-41 and of the Executive Council 1815-36.
During the Rebellion of 1837, the Loyalist forces that
defeated William Lyon Mackenzie near Montgomery's
Tavern assembled on the grounds of the Palace.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

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This plaque commemorates the residence of Bishop John Strachan (1778-1867). The Bishop's Palace is the site where assembled the Loyalist forces that defeated William Lyon Mackenzie during the Rebellion of 1837. See the plaque inscription for more details.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Provincial plaque
Photo Credit
www.ontarioplaques.com
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8349
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-042
Type
Address
Canada Boulevard and Princes' Boulevard
Location
Beanfield Centre
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6346439, -79.4096694
Inscription

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THE WARRIORS` DAY PARADE

At the end of the First World War (1914-1918) activities
took place across Canada to commemorate the country's
wartime efforts and to honour the over 60,000 Canadians
lost. One of the most significant and lasting events was a
veterans parade held at the Canadian National Exhibition
in 1919 Edward, Prince of Wales, opened the Exhibition and
conducted a military review of the thousands of veterans
who attended. In 1921, the annual parade became the high-
light of the Exhibition's new Warrior's Day (later Warriors'
Day). The Warriors' Day Parade has marched through the
Princes' Gates since 1927, honouring the veterans and the
over 100,000 who perished in the Boer War, the Great War,
the Second World War, the Korean War, and in peacekeeping
missions around the world.

Ontario Heritage Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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This plaque is dedicated to the veterans and the over 100,000 who perished in the Boer War, the Great War, the Second World War, the Korean War, and in peacekeeping missions around the world. See the plaque inscription for more details.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Provincial plaque
Photo Credit
(www.ontarioplaques.com)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8348
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-041
Type
Address
1 Queen's Park Circle
Location
Queen's Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6613719, -79.3916394
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Body Content

The Ontario Veterans' Memorial commemorates the sacrifices of Canada's veterans who served in war and peace and was unveiled on September 17, 2006, by the province, veterans, and the military. It was fitting that this significant memorial was unveiled on the front lawn of Queen's Park to coincide with the anniversary date of the first parliament in Ontario.

Following one of the largest military parades in Toronto's history, the memorial was unveiled by numerous veterans and dignitaries including the Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Honourable Michael A. Brown, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. "This memorial wall will be a lasting tribute to the sacrifice, courage and dedication of our Veterans," said Major-General Richard Rohmer, Co-Chair of the Veterans' Memorial Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the overall planning of the project. "We are pleased that the military, our veterans, the province, and the Crown will jointly dedicate this new monument to those who have given so much."

Allan Harding MacKay and landscape architectural firm Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg designed the granite wall, etched with scenes and inscriptions of Canada’s military involvement in conflicts since 1867. It is approximately 100 feet long and eight feet six inches tall. The memorial is also inscribed with text written by poet Jane Urquhart. Major-General Richard Rohmer (Ret.), co-chair of the committee, said one of the great Canadian historians, Dr. Jack Granatstein, helped with the scenes. Other features include a stone-paved gathering area, seating area, paths and a gently sloping lawn.

In 2020, the Ontario Afghanistan Memorial was added to this location.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Granite wall
Photo Credit
Rob Gilmour
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8067
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-037
Type
Address
76 Adelaide Street West
Location
Bell Canada
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.649815, -79.3812805
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This tablet was dedicated by Toronto employees of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada in honour of their comrades who gave their lives in the First World War.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Tablet
Photo Credit
Bell Canada
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11903
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-033
Type
Address
111 Wellesley Street West
Location
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6622781, -79.3915272
Inscription

No. 2
CONSTRUCTION

IN HONOUR AND MEMORY OF THE
COLORED MEN OF NO.2 CONSTRUCTION
BATTALION C.E.F. WHO VOLUNTEERED
THEIR SERVICES AND LOST THEIR LIVES
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. ERECTED
BY THE COLORED PEOPLE OF CANADA.

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The first recognition of No. 2 Construction Battalion was the dedication of a plaque. It was unveiled in the main hallway of the Ontario Legislative Assembly at Queen’s Park on 5 July 1920 on the 4th anniversary of the unit’s founding. The project was spearheaded by Toronto minister, Reverend Harry Logan, and his wife who were the parents of a No. 2 soldier, Private Harry Logan Jr. Private Logan who died of pulmonary tuberculosis two years later.

After considerable lobbying by Blacks and white supporters, Canada fielded one Black battalion during the First World War — but they had to fight with shovels, not rifles. No. 2 Construction Battalion was authorized on July 5, 1916, in Pictou, Nova Scotia, and was composed of Black men from across Canada, United States and British West Indies. Its officers were white, with the exception of the unit’s chaplain, Honorary Captain The Reverend William Andrew White. 

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10936
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-031
Type
Address
76 Adelaide Street West
Location
Bell Canada
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.649815, -79.3812805
Inscription

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This tablet was dedicated by Toronto employees of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada in honour of their comrades who gave their lives in the Second World War.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Tablet
Photo Credit
Bell Canada
Memorial CF Legacy ID
4540
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-029
Type
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
0, 0
Inscription

CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
(THE GARRISON CHURCH)
1853-1963
In 1858 the Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist opened on Stewart Street to serve both the local
population and the garrison stationed at the old and new forts (Fort York and Stanley Barracks). By
the late 19th century, it had become a fashionable parish and the original frame structure was replaced in
1893 by a brick church on Portland Street designed by architect Eden Smith. The Garrison Church
welcomed first British, then Canadian troops and their families, and met the religious needs of
Toronto’s militia regiments and veterans’ organizations. Gradually, the local residential neighbourhood
was displaced by industry and the dwindling congregation could not meet the costs of maintaining
the building. The church was deconsecrated and demolished in 1963. Regimental colours and
other military items in the church were transferred to Canadian Forces Camp Borden.

City of Toronto Culture Division

2000

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This plaque is dedicated to the Church of St. John The Evangelist (The Garrison Church). It was erected by the City of Toronto, Culture Division.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
D.Julsusson
Memorial CF Legacy ID
4640
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-028
Type
Address
110 Wellesley Sreett W
Location
Queen's Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6658325, -79.3930588
Inscription

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SOUTH AFRICA

1914 - 1918
TO THE GLORIOUS
MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO DIED AND
TO THE UNDYING
HONOUR OF THOSE
WHO SERVED
THIS MONUMENT
IS ERECTED BY
THEIR REGIMENT
THE 48TH
HIGHLANDERS
OF CANADA
DILEAS GULBRATH
1939 - 1945

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HILL 70
PASSCHENDAELE
AMIENS
DROCOURT-QUEANT
CANAL DU NORD

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LANDING IN
SICILY
ASSORO
CAMPOBASSO
ORTONA
LIRI VALLEY
HITLER LINE
GOTHIC LINE
RIMINI LINE
LAMONE CROSSING
APELDOORN

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YPRES
FESTUBERT
MOUNT SORREL
SOMME
VIMY

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48th Highlanders Regimental Memorial
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The 48th Highlanders Regimental Memorial was erected in 1923, in memory of the officers and men of the 48th Highlanders who gave their lives in the First World War. The memorial was paid for by members, ex-members and friends of the Regiment. The memorial was unveiled by His Excellency, Lord Byng, Governor-General of Canada at the Armistice-Remembrance Parade of the Regiment in November 1923.

Designed by Captain (then Brigadier) E.W. Haldenby, CBE, MC, VD, the pillar is set on an elevated base of six steps with the regimental crest on each side. The pillar is surmounted by the Christian Cross of Sacrifice carved on each side. A sheathed sword is carved on the front of the memorial. The crest on the front bears the words "15th Canadian Battalion", on the right side - "134 Overseas", and on the left side - "92 Canada Overseas". Carved in the stone are the names of the battles from the First World War in which the regiment took its full part and in which 61 officers and 1,406 non-commissioned officers gave their lives. 

A further 10 Battle Honours were added after the Second War to honour the 351 dead from that conflict. Alvan Sherlock Mathers was the architect. In 1962, the entire structure was lifted and moved to the east to allow for construction of the new University subway line that would run immediately below the site. When the subway was completed, the memorial was moved back to its original location. Time, elements, the 1960 relocation process and the presence of the subway below the structure gradually took their toll on the structure. In 2014, Brigadier General (ret) Greg Young proposed a project for the much needed restoration of the memorial. The work commenced in 2015 and was completed by November 11 the following year. The Regiment’s newest Battle Honour – Afghanistan – was added to the memorial. 

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Pillar - granite and bronze
Photo Credit
Tim Laye, Ontario War Memorials
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5775
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-027
Type
Address
University Avenue and Dundas Street W
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6546182, -79.3883755
Inscription

[front/devant]
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

IN MEMORY OF OUR CANADIAN
AIRMEN WHO FOUGHT IN THE
SKIES TO PERSERVE FREEDOM
AND ORDER IN THIS WORLD

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THIS MONUMENT WAS DONATED
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF
METROPOLITAN TORONTO BY
HENRY R. JACKMAN O.C., K.ST.J., Q.C.
AND THE JACKMAN FOUNDATION

OSCAR NEMON SCULPTOR
PARKIN PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS

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THIS MONUMENT WAS DEDICATED BY
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
SEPTEMBER 29, 1984

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CANADIAN AIRMEN AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS

WORLD WAR I
WILLIAM AVERY BISHOP
ALAN ARNETT MC LEOD
WILLIAM GEORGE BARKER

WORLD WAR II
ANDREW CHARLES MYNARSKI
DAVID ERNEST HORNELL
IAN WILLOUGHBY BAZALGETTE
ROBERT HAMPTON GRAY

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This monument was donated to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto by Henry R. Jackman O.C., K.St. J., Q.C. and the Jackman Foundation. It was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth in 1984. The bronze and marble monument was designed by Oscar Nemon.

The Airmen Monument was designed by sculptor Oscar Nemon. Oscar was born in Osijek, Croatia, which formed part of former Yugoslavia for most of his lifetime. At the start of the Second World War, he was a newly settled refugee sculptor in England trying to make his way in an unknown language and country. Most of Oscar's family died in the Holocaust, a total of twenty-two murdered relatives.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Statue - bronze and marble
Photo Credit
Tim Laye, Ontario War Memorials
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5784
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35091-026
Type
Address
10 Niagara Street
Location
Victoria Memorial Square
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6426305, -79.4002043
Inscription

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"DEAD IN THE BATTLE - DEAD ON THE FIELD;
MORE THAN A LIFE CAN A SOLDIER YIELD?
HIS BLOOD HAS BURNISHED HIS SABRE BRIGHT;
TO HIS MEMORY, HONOR: TO HIM GOOD NIGHT."

THIS MONUMENT IS TO PERPETUATE
THE MEMORY AND DEEDS OF THE OFFI-
CERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND
MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE DE-
FENCE OF CANADA IN THE WAR OF 1812-1815,
AND IS ERECTED BY THE BRITISH ARMY
AND NAVY VETERANS RESIDING IN TORON-
TO, AIDED BY GENEROUS SUBSCRIPTIONS
FROM THE BRITISH ARMY AND NAVY, AND
THE CITIZENS OF CANADA.
JULY 1ST, 1902.

BATTLE-FIELDS
RIVER CANARD  CHRYSLER'S FARM  FORT GEORGE

BEAVER DAMS  DETROIT  LUNDY'S LANE

BLACK ROCK  FORT NIAGARA  THAMES

CHATEAUGUAY  FORT ERIE  STONY CREEK

YORK

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IN MEMORY OF OFFICERS, NON-COM
MISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN WHO
DIED WHILE STATIONED WITH THEIR
REGIMENTS OR COMPANIES OF REGI-
MENTS OR BATTERIES OF ARTILLERY
AND CAVALRY AT YORK (TORONTO) DUR-
ING THE PERIOD THAT BRITISH TROOPS
WERE SERVING IN UPPER CANADA.

13TH HUSSARS 23RD REGIMENT 47TH REGIMENT
ROYAL ARTILLERY 24TH   " 68TH   "
MILITARY TRAIN 29TH   " 71ST   "
ROYAL ENGINEERS 30TH   " 79TH   "
1ST REGIMENT 32ND   " 81ST   "
6TH   " 34TH   " 83RD   "
8TH   " 40TH   " 85TH   "
15TH   " 41ST   " 89TH   "
16TH   " 42ND   " 93RD   "
17TH   " 43RD   " RIFLE BRIGADE
ROYAL VETERAN REGT.   ROYAL CANADIAN RIFLES
"    NAVAL ARTIFICERS   YORK RANGERS MILITIA
"    NEWFND'LD. REGT.   GLENGARY FENCIBLES

INCORPORATED MILITIA

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IN MEMORY OF OFFICERS, NON-COM-
MISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN WHO
WERE KILLED, DIED OF WOUNDS AND DIS-
EASE, IN THE FOLLOWING REGIMENTS
OR COMPANIES OF REGIMENTS ENGAGED
DURING THE WAR OF 1812-1815 UPON THE
WESTERN CANADIAN FRONTIER, WEST OF
KINGSTON.

ROYAL ARTILLERY   ROYAL ENGINEERS
19TH DRAGOONS 41ST REGIMENT 100TH REGIMENT
1ST REGIMENT 49TH    " 6TH    "
103RD    " 82ND    " 104TH    "
8TH    " 89TH    "  
ROYAL VETERAN REGT. SIMCOE MILITIA
"    NEWFOUNDLD REGT. GLENGARY FENCIBLES "
PROV. DRAGOONS MILITIA YORK RANGERS   "
WATTSVILLE REGT.   " ST MORFOLK   "
CANADIAN FENCIBLES   " COLOURED CORPS & INDIANS

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DEFENCE OF YORK
NOW TORONTO

IN MEMORY OF OFFICERS, NON-COM-
MISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN WHO
WERE KILLED OR DIED OF WOUNDS IN
THE FOLLOWING REGIMENTS OR COM-
PANIES OF REGIMENTS ENGAGED IN THE
DEFENCE OF YORK (TORONTO).
APRIL 27TH 1813.
ROYAL ARTILLERY
ROYAL NAVAL ARTIFICES
8th REGIMENT (OF FOOT)
ROYAL NEWFOUNDLAND REGIMENT
CLENGARY FENCIBLES MILITIA
INCORPORATED MILITIA

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The Old Soldier, War of 1812 Memorial was erected by the British Army and Navy Veterans' Association. It honours the dead of the War of 1812 and was erected on the site of an old burial ground used between 1794 and 1863 for soldiers and their families from nearby Fort York. 

The cornerstone was laid on July 1, 1902, and featured a time capsule, including newspapers, coins, and other documents of the day. Veterans of several wars were on hand for the ceremony, including those who had served in the Crimean War, Second Opium War, India’s First War of Independence, Second Anglo-Aghan War, Fenian Raids, North-West Rebellion, and the South African War. The official unveiling was on July 5, 1907, after nearly 20 years of planning and fundraising.

The memorial was designed and constructed by Walter Seymour Allward. He designed a bronze half-length figure of an old one-armed soldier in uniform of 1812, holding his military cap, the George IV medal on his chest and the end of one empty sleeve pinned up. Allward emphasizes the Veteran's powerful response to the suffering caused by war and the experience of the misery of war is reflected in his haunted expression and pose.

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Toronto
Country
Type Description
Statue - bronze, granite shaft, bronze plaque
Photo Credit
Tim Laye, Ontario War Memorials
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5520