Fort York-Liberty Village in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Princes' Gates

Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 25, 2022

1. The Princes' Gates Marker

Inscription. This entrance to the Canadian National Exhibition grounds was built in 1927 to commemorate 60 years of Canadian Confederation. The stone and concrete gates were designed by the Toronto firm of Chapman and Oxley and are a fine example of monumental architecture in the Beaux Arts mode. Sculptor Charles D. McKechnie created the statues. The Winged Victory atop the central arch is flanked by figures representing the CNES commitment to progress through industry, education and the arts. The gates were opened offcially on August 30, 1927 by Edward, Prince of Wales, and Prince George. They have been known ever since as the "Princes' Gates."

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1927.

Location. 43° 38.067′ N, 79° 24.587′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Fort York-Liberty Village. It is at the intersection of Princes' Boulevard and Canada Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Princes' Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toronto ON M6K 3C3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: The Warriors' Day Parade (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Princes' Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); Designing The CNE's Grand Entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen's Wharf Lighthouse (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ben Dunkelman (approx. half a kilometer away); The Battle of York 1813 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Lynn Williams Street (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); North and South Soldiers' Barracks (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, November 20, 2022

2. The Princes' Gates Marker

Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 20, 2022

3. The Princes' Gates Marker

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Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 25, 2022

4. The Princes' Gates

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 1, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 1, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.