Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Lilac Garden
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
1. Lilac Garden Marker
Lilac Garden
Gift of American Rotarians
New York State Rotary Clubs District 709
In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary
Founding of the Dominion of Canada
1867 - 1967
Erected 1967 by Rotary International.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 43° 9.134′ N, 79° 2.906′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from Niagara River Parkway south of International Xing, on the right when traveling south. The marker is at the top of a gentle slope, at the back of the lilac garden, 100 metres from Niagara River Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14154 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls 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, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 2024 Floral Clock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Queenston-Chippawa Hydro-Electric Development (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Adam Beck G. S. I (approx. half a kilometer away); Brock's Monument (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Southern Terminus of The Bruce Trail (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Roy Terrace (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Attack / L'attaque (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Fort Drummond / Le Fort Drummond (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Floral Clock (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
2. Lilac Garden - Marker in context
Photo faces west. The plaque is mounted on a pink granite boulder, at the north edge of the lilac garden. It is between two bushes, which conceal it from the sides.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
3. Lilac Garden - Marker in context 2
Photo faces north-northwest. From this spot near Niagara River Parkway and the lane for the Lilac Garden's parking lot, the rock with the marker is visible (distant left, beyond the bicycle) up a grassy avenue between the lilac bushes.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 32 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
