Designed by Douglas Coupland and unveiled in 2008, the monument includes two Styrofoam sculptures over a stone plinth, and commemorates the successful defence of British North America against American forces in the War of 1812.

[1][2] The monument was partly supported by the Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program, an initiative of the municipal government of Toronto.

[1] The monument was unveiled in November 2008 near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard by Joe Pantalone, the deputy mayor of Toronto.

The gold soldier depicts a member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Fencible Infantry, and stands erect and alert, grasping his rifle.

[1] The monument received more attention than usual when it was unveiled, as the design strongly emphasized Canadian victory against the United States during the war.