Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Scouting Movement In Canada
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Le Scoutisme au Canada
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. The Scouting Movement In Canada Marker
Brought to Canada in 1908, the Scout Movement, originally known as the Boy Scouts, became one of the largest and most influential youth organizations in the country, its membership reaching more than 280,000 in 1965. Through games and outdoor activities it promotes character-building, good citizenship, and self-reliance, reflecting the educational ideals and methods of Scouting. The 8th World Scout Jamboree held at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in 1955, was the first of its kind to be held outside Europe. The event allowed Canadian Scouts to showcase their country, generating a favorable image of Canada on the international stage.
Implantι au Canada en 1908, le mouvement scout est devenu l'une des organisations de jeunes les plus courues et les plus influentes au pays, comptant plus de 280 000 membres en 1965. Les mιthodes et les idιaux ιducatifs de ce groupe consistent ΰ encourager la formation du caractθre, le civisme et l'autonomie par le jeu et les activitιs de plein air. En 1955, la ville de Niagara- on-the-Lake, en Ontario, eut l'honneur d'accueillir le VIII jamboree mondial, le premier de ces rassemblements tenus hors de l'Europe. Les scouts canadiens ont eu l'occasion de promouvoir leur pays, lui donnant une image favorable. sur la scθne internationale.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 43° 14.855′ N, 79° 4.392′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on King Street. This plaque is at Butler's Barracks. From the parking at the dead-end of Mary Street, follow the walking/biking trail east; when this trail intersects Brock Road Trail, the marker is on Brock Road Trail, 10 metres south of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 440 King St, 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, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
2. Marker in context
The marker is on a paved biking/walking path, along the north-west edge of The Commons. This field is 200 x 600 metres, now used for dog-walking and occasional parties like late-spring cross-border scout meet-ups.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Colony To Nation: Standing On Guard For Canada (a few steps from this marker); Butler's Barracks (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eighth World Boy Scout Jamboree (about 120 meters away); 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion / 1er Bataillon de parachutistes canadiens (about 120 meters away); Even before Canada was an independent nation (about 180 meters away); Upper Canada Heritage Trail (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Courting International Tennis (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rare and Interesting Animals in Niagara-on-the-Lake (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
