Monument, plaque · Ottawa, Canada
Maple Island Hungarian Memorial
The 1956 memorial on Maple Island commemorates the events of October and also expresses gratitude to Canada, which welcomed one of the largest numbers of Hungarian refugees from 1956 and gave them a chance at a new life. Located on a small island in the Rideau River, the monument expresses gratitude to Canada for welcoming more than 37,500 Hungarian refugees who arrived after the 1956 Revolution.
The following inscription appears in three languages:
“This monument symbolizes the gratitude of the Hungarian refugees who found asylum in Canada after the Hungarian Revolution and were able to rebuild their lives.”