Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
The Princes' Gates
Photos by Alan L Brown - March 2004
Yes, it's the eastern entrance to the CNE grounds with Winged Victory at the top of the arch. Please note that the gates are the Princes' Gates not the Princess Gates are some are want to call them. This plaque was erected by the Ontario Heritage Trust. It's located off to your left after entering through the arch. Here's what it says:
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 CNE's commitment to progress through industry, education and the arts. The gates were opened officially on August 30, 1927 by Edward, Prince of Wales, and Prince George. They have been known ever since as the "Princes' Gates".
Photo by Alan L Brown - September 2006
Another plaque is built into the northern side of the arch. It reads:
The Princes' Gates were officially opened on August thirtieth MDCCCCXXVII by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales accompanied by H.R.H. Prince George. First to pass through these gates was a veterans' parade under the auspices of the Canadian Legion - The British Empire Service League for review by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
Plaque Location Co-ordinates: N 43 38.067 W 79 24.580
Related Toronto plaque pages
Princes' Gates
Canadian National Exhibition
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