Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.

The Warriors' Day Parade

Photos by Alan L Brown - March 2004

Just inside the the Princes' Gates near the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place stands an Ontario Heritage Trust plaque. Here's what it says:

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 highlight 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.

Related Toronto plaque pages
Canadian National Exhibition
The Princes' Gates
Princes' Gates

Plaque Location Co-ordinates: N 43 38.068 W 79 24.585

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Posted August 14, 2008
I am a ww2 Veteran(air force) and use a scooter.is there any place for me ,inthe parade?? Ican be outside the Princess gates at 9.30 am.My scooter is flying a Air Force flag and a 39 Recce Wing Pennant.

Posted August 6, 2008
what is the marching route and length of this years parade?

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