The park will surely inspire migrants and visitors of every nationality for years to come. #IrelandPark is a centre for reflection, contemplation, and recognition of the past and the possibilities for the future. In solemnity and quiet contemplation of the park, each statue represents an emotional connection to every immigrant’s journey: hope for new life, the tragedy of hardships, uncertainty for what lies ahead, and excitement for a new beginning. Another statue remains bent over with hands elapsed in #prayer, while the last one extends his hands to the sky in #salvation. One statue depicts a man lying on the ground emaciated, while another displays a skeletal pregnant woman holding her bulging belly, followed by a meek child standing wide-eyed in stress. These spine-chilling bronze statues detail the tragedy of the #GreatHunger. A total of seven sculptures stand on the dockside in Dublin, but this number is reduced to five on the Toronto waterfront to signify the tragic loss of life across the #Atlantic. The monuments in Dublin represent The Departure with Toronto's sculptures being The Arrival. The sculptures mirror a similar #FamineMemorial in #Dublin at the Bank of River #Liffey (the last picture). Over 1.2 million Irish #immigrants arrived in Canada from 1825 to 1970 making them the second largest group after the #FrenchCanadians. At the time Toronto had only 20,000 inhabitants, but the city welcomed twice more newcomers with open arms. In 1847 around 40,000 #Irish men, women and children landed on the shores of #Toronto. These boats, known as ‘#CoffinShip’, brought the sick, the indigent, the dead, and survivors to #America. Ships carrying refugees were overcrowded and disease-ridden, providing ripe conditions for cholera and typhus to run rampant throughout the vessels. On Toronto’s waterfront you will find a poignant tribute to Irish #refugees, who made the harrowing #transatlantic journey to #Canada to escape starvation and disease during the #GreatFamine.Īpproximately one million people died, and millions more sought refuge around the globe. Overall here is a really nice place to hike, picnic, gather, view nature/wildlife and have a good view of Lake Ontario, and not to forget, the cityscape of Toronto. Sometimes there are wildlife lurking around so be alert and careful not to get into trouble with them. There are ample bins around so you can throw your trash should there be any. The plants are pretty much grown naturally and I don't think there's any human intervention here (which describes the randomness in trees, shrubs, plants etc).ĭo note that it is a really large area and walking from one end to the other takes a few hours, so once you find that you are about half way there to finishing up your endurance and energy, make sure you turn back and head to the road, otherwise you will be stuck deep into the park. During this period of time, you can also see birds flying in large groups (I reckon they are migrating as the weather cools) and it's quite magnificent. I came here in summer and had blue skies all around (despite it being really hot) but that makes the photos really nice. Air is extremely fresh and you can get really good view of Lake Ontario which surrounds the park everywhere. Curiocity - 8 of the most beautiful public gardens and parks in TorontoĪ very nice little "peninsula" park with a really nice walking/biking trail where no vehicles are allowed in there.Help! We've Got Kids - Best Parks and Playgrounds for Kids in Toronto.ca. - 10 Best Parks in Toronto - Explore Toronto's Most Beautiful Outdoor Spaces – Go Guides.ChatterBlock - The Best Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto.ChatterBlock - Top Parks and Playgrounds for Kids in Toronto.Narcity - 11 Quiet Toronto Parks Where You'll Feel Like You're In Your Own Private Oasis.- The 10 best Toronto parks to explore while social distancing.Ultimate Ontario - The 7 Best Parks in Toronto to Visit This Summer.- 10 Best Parks in Toronto | PlanetWare. Daily Hive - The best parks in and around Toronto.Myticketstoindia (CANADA) - Provincial Parks Near Me | Best Parks in Toronto city.The World As I See It - Amazing Toronto Gardens & Parks +25 Best Green Spaces in Toronto.Empire Communities - Get Outdoors: The Best Parks in Toronto.Icy Canada - The 12 Best Parks in Toronto: An Amazing 2021 Guide.TripSavvy - There's a Park for Every Interest in Toronto.- Best Parks and Green Spaces in Toronto | Destination Toronto.Culture Trip - The Best Parks In Toronto To Visit.Time Out - 10 Best Parks in Toronto Provide Respite From Urban Life.Thrillist - The Best Places to Be Outside in Toronto.
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