Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand
Photographed by Kevin Westell, May 15, 2025
1. The Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand Marker
In naming the grandstand "The Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand", The Canadian Henley Rowing Corporation pays tribute to a man who dedicated 62 years of his life to the sport of rowing. Craig was a coxswain, oarsman and coach. He served as president of The St. Catharines Rowing Club, Canadian Henley Rowing Corporation and Canadian Amateur Rowing Association. In his capacity as sports editor for the St. Catharines Standard he was extremely influential to the growth and success of rowing both in St. Catharines and throughout the world. For many years Craig managed the grandstand for all major events. It is therefore both fitting and proper that his name shall be carried forward in all future rowing events. Dedicated this 18th day of August in the year 2000
Erected 2000 by The Canadian Henley Rowing Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 12.009′ N, 79° 16.228′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Port Dalhousie. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling west. The brown
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Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, 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: The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta (here, next to this marker); Port Dalhousie Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street at Ann Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St John's Anglican Church 1868 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Port Dalhousie Town Hall (about 120 meters away); The Captain Neelon House, 1875 (about 150 meters away); Former Home - Sid Brookson 1919
Photographed by Kevin Westell, May 15, 2025
2. Context for The Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand Marker
Viewing from Main Street, the plaque is just right (south-west) of the gateway.
Regarding The Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand. The grandstand seats 2,500. It looks out over the north end of Martindale Pond, and the finish-line of the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course. The rowing course has 8 rowing lanes, length 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). Original built in 1903, upgraded in 1999.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, May 15, 2025
3. Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
