Queen's Park (Toronto)
Queen's Park is an historic green space in central Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This scenic park is also home to the Ontario Legislative Assembly and seat of the Government of Ontario.
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Location
Queen's Park is an oval-shaped park straddled by the University of Toronto to the east and west. Located at the north end of University Avenue, it is circumnavigated by Queen's Park Crescent, and bisected east-to-west by Wellesley Street West. The park is officially owned by the university but is leased from them for a dollar per year.
History
Queen's Park was named in 1860 in honour of Queen Victoria, by Edward, Prince of Wales (Edward VII). The Legislature was opened in 1892.
Toronto's War Memorial can be found at the north end of the Park.
The Royal Ontario Museum is just a short walk to the north of the Park, and the University of Toronto is located to the east and west. During the year the park is usually full of students heading to class. At night the park is often populated by students who wish to indulge in illegal substances that are banned on campus.
The Queen's Park station on the TTC subway Yonge-University-Spadina line serves the Park as well.Sights
The south end of Queen's Park is home to the captivating Ontario Legislative Building. A large open area exists in front of the legislature, and is often used for public gatherings and demonstrations.Statues
Monuments to the following important figures and events can be found gracing the Park:
Government
As well as being a beautiful park in the heart of the city, Queen's Park is also the seat of the Ontario Government. The Government is often referred to, by metonymy, as "Queen's Park".Transportation
Queen's Park is at the north end of University Avenue, and is easily accessed by road. The park is encircled by Queen's Park Crescent, and to the north by Queen's Park.
