Sault Ste. Marie in Algoma District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The "Chicora" Incident
1870
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017
1. The "Chicora" Incident Marker
In May, 1870, Col. Garnet Wolseley arrived here with an expeditionary force of British regulars and Canadian militia aboard the steamer "Chicora". They were travelling to Fort Garry on the Red River to put down an uprising led by Louis Riel. The canal at the Sault was then on American territory, and Wolseley was compelled to debark and transport his troops and military supplies overland on the Ontario side. The "Chicora" was then permitted to traverse the canal and take aboard her passengers and cargo. This incident promoted the construction of a Canadian canal which was completed in 1895.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1870.
Location. 46° 30.802′ N, 84° 21.279′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in Algoma District. It is on Canal Drive one kilometer west of Huron Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the Superintendent Residence.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Area and in Northern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, in the Great North Woods, on the Great Lakes, on Lake Superiors North Shore, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Canadian Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); CPR Passenger Ships in the Lock / Paquebots de la CFCP dans l'ιcluse (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Why Preserve This Big Hunk of Steel? / Pourquoi prιserver cette ιnorme structure d'acier? (about 150 meters away); The Dam in Action! / Le barrage ΰ l'uvre! (about 150 meters away); What a Rush! / Urgence! (about 150 meters away); The Last Emergency Swing Dam in
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017
2. Wideview of The "Chicora" Incident Marker
Also see . . . SooToday.com - The Chicora incident. (Submitted on July 31, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
