Author(s): Toronto Railway Museum
Description: This article from the Toronto Railway Museum discusses the Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial in Toronto, which honours the contributions of Chinese labourers to Canada’s transcontinental railway. Between 1881 and 1885, over 17,000 Chinese men worked under harsh conditions, facing discrimination and earning less than their white counterparts. The memorial, featuring a sculpture of two workers, serves as a reminder of their vital role in Canada’s history.
Theme: Racial equity
Region: Maritimes
Province/Territory: British Columbia
Type of Resource: Website, Museum
Keywords: Chinese, railway, workers, memorial, Toronto, discrimination, history, labourers, sculpture, contribution
Link: https://torontorailwaymuseum.com/?p=1152
Date Published: 26 June 2021
Date Added to Database: 26 April 2025