Trenton in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Civic Memorial Tree
Planted at Thanksgiving, 1998
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 5, 2024
1. Civic Memorial Tree Marker
This crimson king maple tree is dedicated to the civic spirit of citizens of the City of Quinte West, incorporated January 1, 1998. This spirit was early demonstrated as volunteers and staff of our new city helped the Township of North Dundas recover from the devastation of "Ice Storm '98", which caused destruction or damage to hundreds of thousands of trees, properties, houses and utilities throughout eastern Ontario and Quebec in January, 1998.
This dedication was officiated by His Worship Mayor Jack P. Arthur of the City of Quinte West, and His Worship Mayor Claude Cousineau of the Township of North Dundas.
Erected by the City of Quinte West.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1998.
Location. 44° 6.107′ N, 77° 34.502′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Trenton. It is on Fraser Park Drive close to Dundas Street West, on the left when traveling south. Marker and tree are in Compass Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and 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: 'Our Past, Our Present' (within shouting distance of this marker); Bleecker's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Post Office Building Clock Tower (about 120 meters away); Granting the Freedom of the City of Trenton (about 120 meters away); Granting the Freedom of the City of Quinte West (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Granting the Freedom of the City of Trenton (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Granting the Freedom of the City of Quinte West (about
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 5, 2024
2. Civic Memorial Tree and Marker
Regarding Civic Memorial Tree. The contributor "survived" the Great Ice Storm of 1998 while living in Ottawa, Canada. It was not a fun time.
Also see . . .
1. Ice Storm of 1998 (The Canadian Encyclopedia). (Submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. 1998 Ice Storm Coverage - CJOH Ottawa on YouTube. (Submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
