Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Brockville Rowing Club Regatta
ca. 1895
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
1. Brockville Rowing Club Regatta Marker
held by the BROCKVILLE ROWING CLUB
Near the turn of the century, some of the most popular sporting and social events of the summer season in Brockville were the regatta races held by the BROCKVILLE ROWING CLUB. Rowing clubs from other communities were invited to send teams to complete with the local rowers. Large crowds turned out for the day's events and can be seen here lining the shore and viewing from their personal rowing skiffs.
Erected 2006 by City of Brockville, Heritage Brockville, and Brockville Community Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 35.247′ N, 75° 40.827′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on Block House Island Road, on the right. Marker is on Block House Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brockville ON K6V 4S9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Lawrence, the Martyr (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouse Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wreck of the Robert Gaskin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blockhouse Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Con Darling (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bluenose Visit, 1933 / La visite du Bluenose, 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockville Pipes & Drums (within shouting distance of this marker); 5 Sunken Treasures in the Brockville Area (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.
Also see . . .
1. Brockville Heritage Plaque Tour. (Submitted on October 27, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Brockville Rowing Club.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2019
2. Brockville Rowing Club Regatta Marker
3. A Brief History of Brockville. (Submitted on October 27, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
