Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

William Kirby's Home

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025

1. William Kirby's Home Marker

Inscription. In this house, built in 1818, William Kirby, F.R.S.C., historian, novelist, poet and editor of the Niagara Mail, lived from 1857 to 1906. His historical romance, The Golden Dog, stimulated interest in Canada's history and won for him international renown.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 43° 15.54′ N, 79° 4.37′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Front Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 Front Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

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the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Mississauga Trail (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rogers-Harrison House 1817 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); McDougal-Harrison House 1820 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Law Society of Upper Canada 1797 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal George Theatre 1915 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First Newspaper 1793 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025

2. William Kirby's Home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.