Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Even before Canada was an independent nation
Avant m๊me que le Canada devienne une nation ind้pendante
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. Even before Canada was an independent nation Marker
Even before Canada was an independent nation
Through rain, sun, snow, and sleet
Volunteers, militias, and soldiers alike marched on the parade square before you
Trained for conflicts all over the world
Conflicts they might never experience
Conflicts they might not survive
These pillars recognize their contributions and courage
Par vents et neiges, soleil et pluie
B้n้voles, militaires et soldats ont foul้ avant vous ce terrain de parade
Pr๊ts เ affronter tous les combats du monde
Des conflits qu'ils n'auraient peut-๊tre jamais เ vivre Des conflits auxquels ils ne survivraient peut-๊tre pas
Ces piliers comm้morent leur courage et leurs contributions
Erected by Parks Canada.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 43° 14.949′ N, 79° 4.384′ W. Memorial is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from King Street. This marker is at Butler's Barracks, at the intersection of "Brock Road
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Regionally, this memorial 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, 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: Eighth World Boy Scout Jamboree (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Butler's Barracks (about 150 meters away); Courting International Tennis (about 150 meters away); From Colony To Nation: Standing On Guard For Canada (about 150 meters away); The Scouting Movement In Canada / Le Scoutisme au Canada (about 180 meters away); Memorial Park (about 210 meters away); Indian Council House At Niagara
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
2. Wars/campaigns where people trained here have fought
The 11 wars/campaigns listed on this panel are the same ones represented by the sculpture's 11 wooden posts.
Regarding Even before Canada was an independent nation. British and Canadian military used this and nearby sites by various names (Navy Hall, Fort George, Fort Mississauga, Butler's Barracks, Niagara Camp) as a base and for training from 1765 through to the 1960s. The land is now used for
- display of historic military buildings
- public parkland, occasionally hosting scout and other gatherings ("The Commons")
- natural regeneration ("Paradise Grove")
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
