Monument to the War of 1812 facts for kids
The monument pictured in 2020
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| Coordinates | 43°38′12″N 79°24′00″W / 43.6367°N 79.4000°W |
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| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Designer | Douglas Coupland |
| Type | War memorial |
| Material | Steel armature, plastic moulding, and foam (statues) |
| Opening date | November 2008 |
The Monument to the War of 1812 is a special statue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was created by the famous Canadian artist and writer Douglas Coupland. This monument helps us remember an important time in history: the War of 1812. It celebrates when Canada successfully defended itself against American forces.
The monument was first shown to the public in November 2008. You can find it in the CityPlace area of Toronto. It stands near Fort York, at the corner of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard.
What the Monument Shows
The monument features two soldiers. One soldier is painted gold and is standing tall. This golden soldier represents a member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Fencible Infantry. This was a group of soldiers who fought for Canada during the war.
The other soldier is painted silver and is shown as if they have fallen. This silver soldier represents an American soldier from the 16th U.S. Infantry Regiment. The monument tells a story about the conflict and the outcome of the war.
Images for kids
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The monument features a silver-coloured soldier of the 16th U.S. Infantry Regiment toppled in front a gold-coloured soldier of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Fencible Infantry.
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