Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Niagara Falls Internment Camp
Le Camp D'Internement De Niagara Falls
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
1. Niagara Falls Internment Camp - Marker
[ English ]
Niagara Falls Internment Camp
During Canada's first national internment operations of 1914-1920, thousands of Ukrainians and other Europeans were imprisoned as "enemy aliens" in 24 camps across Canada. This plaque recalls those held in the Niagara Falls Armoury between 15 December 1914 and 31 August 1918.
[ French ]
Le Camp D'Internement De Niagara Falls
Au cours des premières opérations d'internement à l'échelle nationale au Canada en 1914-1920, des milliers d'Ukrainiens et d'autres Européens furent emprisonnés en tant que "ressortissants de pays ennemis" dans 24 camps à travers le Canada. Cette plaque commémore ceux qui furent détenos à l'arsenal de Niagara Falls entre le 15 décembre 1914 et le 31 août 1918.
[ Ukrainian ]
ТАБІР ДЛЯ ІНТЕРНОВАНИХ У НІЯҐАРА-ФОЛС
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Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
2. Niagara Falls Internment Camp - Marker in context
The marker is adjacent to (just west of) the flagpole in the centre of the garden.
Erected 2004 by Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 43° 6.069′ N, 79° 4.396′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Armoury Street, on the right when traveling south on Victoria Avenue. The marker is adjacent to the flagpole in front of the Niagara Military Museum (formerly the Niagara Falls Armoury). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5049 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls ON L2E 4E2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the 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 Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The "A.B.C." Peace Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada, May - July 1914 (here, next to this marker); This Gun Was Presented To The City Of Niagara Falls In October, 1918 (a few steps from this marker); Carnegie Library 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Seneca Theatre Erected in 1940 (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Post Office Building Erected In 1931 (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); On This Site Stood St. Andrew's Church 1856 - 1961 (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Gay Brothers Bakery Building - Erected In 1907 (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); 1904 - 2004 City of Niagara Falls Canada Celebrating 100 Years (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
