The plaque on
the pedestal of the lion on the left side reads:
.
This plaque is dedicated to
the honour of
* Marilyn Bell *
A Toronto, Ontario, girl who
on September 9th, 1954 at the age of 16 years performed the magnificent
athletic feat of swimming the full width of Lake Ontario thus being the
first known person to have accomplished this arduous task of which we Canadians
are justly proud. |
The plaque on the pedestal
of the lion on the right side reads:
.
The Defence of York
La Défence de York
Pro Patria
In memory of Captain Neil McNeil,
Volunteer, Donald Mclean and the soldiers of the Royal Artillery, 8th Regiment,
Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Glengarry Light Infantry, York and Durham
Malitia, and Indians, killed in action, and their comrades who fought here,
facing fearful odds, in the defence of Upper Canada, 27th
April, 1813. |
Outdoor Art in Toronto
Lakeshore Blvd.
