Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto

Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto
Toronto Cenotaph
(Old City Hall Cenotaph)
Toronto Cenotaph
The cenotaph outisde of Old City Hall
Location Toronto, Ontario
Type War memorial
Dedicated to Those who served in World War I, World War II and the Korean War

The Old City Hall Cenotaph is a cenotaph located at the front steps of Old City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Originally built after World War I to commemorate Torontonians who lost their lives in services for Canada, the memorial also commemorates those who died in World War II and the Korean War.

The site is one of several locations used for Remembrance Day in Toronto, on 11 November of each year.

References

Canadian Forces emblem.svg Canadian Armed Forces portal

Coordinates: 43°39′08″N 79°22′54″W / 43.652139°N 79.381725°W / 43.652139; -79.381725



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