Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Brockville Rowing Club

Brockville Historic Area: The Brock Trail

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019

1. Brockville Rowing Club Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

As Brockville's oldest social club, the Brockville Rowing Club was founded in 1894. The present building replaced the old one in 1978, to continue Brockville's successful rowing tradition.

Fondée en 1894, le club d'aviron de Brockville est reconnu comme le plus ancien club social de Brockville. En 1978, l'ancien édifice a été remplacé par ce nouveau bâtiment afin de continuer la réussite traditionnelle du club d'aviron de Brockville.

Erected 2017 by City of Brockville, Heritage Brockville, and City of Brockville Legacy Fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 44° 35.373′ N, 75° 40.852′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on Ferry Street just south of Water Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Ferry St, Brockville ON K6V 2A7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brockville Ferry Depot (a few steps from this marker); The Great War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Brockville "Van" or Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Major James M. Walsh (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brockville Tunnel 1860 (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockville & Ottawa Railway - Passenger Depot (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); A view of Brockville from the waterfront CPR Docks (about 90 meters away); Brockville Farmers' Market (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.

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Also see . . .
1. Brockville Rowing Club. (Submitted on October 25, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Brockville Heritage Plaque Tour. (Submitted on October 25, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. A Brief History of Brockville. (Submitted on October 25, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Brockville Rowing Club and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019

2. Brockville Rowing Club and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.