Saturday 16 March 2013

Coronation Park


Located on Remembrance Drive off Fort York Blvd, Coronation Park boasts a large area of green land. The park is kept in excellent condition all year round due to its historical significance. Coronation Park was established in 1934 when conservationists and war veterans decided to expand the role of the park by commemorative coronation planting. On May 12, 1937 the largest ceremonial planting of its time in Canada took place. A royal oak tree surrounded by a ring of oak trees was planted to create a central focus in the park. A grove of maple trees was also planted in memory of the many Canadian troops who fought overseas. 
 
Recreation 
Those war buffs in you can visit Battery Park to see a warplane, tank and artillery gun. For those who are looking for an active recreation, the park features a regional softball center with three slo-pitch softball diamonds are illuminated for night games.

Things to do in March
This park is perfect for a historical type of tourism. For those who are looking to learn about Toronto’s military history, include this park on your list along with Historic Fort York located just steps away. Fort York National Historic Site is a birthplace of urban Toronto. It is the location where the Battle of York came to its violent climax in 1813 during the War of 1812. The Fort served as the city's primary harbour defence between the 1790s and the 1880s, and was the home of a military garrison until the 1930s.

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