Ireland Park

Ireland Park is a memorial site along Toronto's waterfront featuring five bronze sculptures depicting thin figures of Irish immigrants standing beside a limestone wall. The wall displays engraved names of individuals connected to this historical period.

The park commemorates approximately 38,000 Irish people who arrived at Toronto's shore in 1847 while fleeing the devastating potato famine. Those who arrived quickly faced a typhus outbreak that same year, claiming many lives.

The sculptures create a visual bridge between this location and a similar memorial in Dublin, connecting departure and arrival through shared artistic expression. Visitors witness how this artistic conversation spans across the Atlantic.

The park sits along the waterfront and is reachable by walking west on Queens Quay from Bathurst Street, then following the boardwalk past the marina. The route offers open water views as you approach the location.

The limestone wall features 1,100 engraved names of immigrants and Toronto residents, including Bishop Michael Power who died during the 1847 typhus outbreak. This personal inscription method connects individual stories to the larger historical event.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 43.63460,-79.39580

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57