Lime Ridge Monument, Greater Toronto Area Travel Guide
Honoring the brave volunteers of the Battle of Ridgeway, a historic landmark on the University of Toronto campus.
The Lime Ridge Monument, located on the University of Toronto's campus, commemorates the Toronto militia volunteers who died in the Battle of Ridgeway in 1866. This Italian Renaissance-style monument, unveiled in 1870, honors the nine riflemen from Toronto's Queen's Own Rifles, including three university students, who fought against Fenian insurgents.
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- Toronto, Discovery District, Ontario, M5S 3K3, CA
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Know before you go
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- Visit early morning or late afternoon for a quieter experience and beautiful lighting for photos.
- Check local listings for any commemorative events taking place during your visit to enhance your experience.
- Combine your visit with a stroll in the nearby parks for a full day of relaxation and reflection.
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Getting There
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Walking
The Lime Ridge Monument is located on the University of Toronto campus, on the west side of Queen's Park Crescent. From the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), walk south along Queen's Park Crescent for about 5 minutes. The monument will be on your right, on a grassy slope.
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Public Transport
To reach the Lime Ridge Monument via public transport, exit at Queen's Park subway station and walk north along Queen's Park Crescent West for approximately 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can exit at Museum subway station and walk south along Avenue Road, then across Hoskin Avenue along Queen's Park Crescent West. A single fare on the TTC costs $3.35 if paying with cash or $3.30 if using a PRESTO card. PRESTO cards can be purchased from Presto Card vending machines, usually located in TTC subway stations.
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Driving
If driving, navigate to the University of Toronto campus, specifically the west side of Queen's Park Crescent. From the north, proceed south along Avenue Road, then veer left onto the exit ramp to Queen's Park Crescent West. Parking is available in the area, with options including Green P parking lots. Carpark 507 at 66 Third Street costs $1.25 per half hour. Carpark 051 at 365 Lippincott Street costs $2.75 per half hour.
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