Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Niagara Parks 1888 - 2013

Niagara Parks - Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025

1. Niagara Parks - Marker

Inscription. Established in 1885 by the Province of Ontario, The Niagara Parks Commission is tasked with the stewardship and protection of one of the world's greatest natural wonders.

In 1888, The Commission created Queen Victoria Park as a public asset, to foster the preservation and enjoyment of Niagara Falls for future generations.

This plaque marks the 125th anniversary of the opening of Queen Victory Park.

May 1888 to May 2013

Chair - Janice Thomson
General Manager - John Louis
Michael Chan - Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Erected 2013 by Niagara Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 43° 5.037′ N, 79° 4.698′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Murray Street west of Niagara River Parkway, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted facing the street, on a tourist information hut on Murray Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5146 Murray Street, Niagara Falls ON L2G 3N4, 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) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Louis Hennepin 1626 - c. 1705 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);

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a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Table Rock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Casimir S. Gzowski 1813-1898 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tightrope Walker Nik Wallenda (approx. half a kilometer away); Table Rock House (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Niagara Parks 1888 - 2013 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025

2. Niagara Parks 1888 - 2013 - Marker in context

Photo faces east. The marker is on the wall facing the street, just past and left of the "Stop For Pedestrians" sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.