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Victoria Memorial Square (VMS) is due for a “refresh”, following a major restoration that was completed in 2010. An earlier rehabilitation of this cemetery, which is part of Fort York National Historic Site, occurred in the 1880s. Planning for the 2010 restoration, begun in 2001, was driven by a dedicated team of volunteers in the Wellington Place Neighbourhood Association, working with City of Toronto Museums staff, particularly David O’Hara, who was manager of Fort York National Historic Site at the time. The Friends of Fort York played a role in that restoration (see “Victoria
Memorial Square Restoration Complete” F&D, December 2010). Today, with David gone to Parks, Toronto History Museums appears to have relaxed its involvement in this part of the National Historic Site. Most of the responsibility now lies with Parks, Forestry and Recreation where, fortunately, David can still keep an eye on VMS. The Friends will be sharing our own “thoughts and ideas”, as called for by Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Construction here: www.toronto.ca/VictoriaMemorialSquare
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