St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Green Ribbon Memorial Garden
Kristen French 1976 - 1992
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 30, 2025
1. Green Ribbon Memorial Garden Marker
This memorial stands in memory of Kristen French and all missing children
When Kristen's life was taken, it was as if a living spark escaped and ignited a fire that brought an entire community together in love. Kristen's spirit will live forever.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 43° 11.499′ N, 79° 15.957′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from Ontario Street (Provincial Road 42), on the left when traveling north. Located in Jaycee Gardens Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ontario St, St Catharines ON L2N L2N, 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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Third Welland Canal 1887 - 1930 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Burgoyne, Nelson, Newman Boathouse (approx. half a kilometer away); Mayholme (approx. half a kilometer away); Lock 1, Third Welland Canal (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Howes Park (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Lockkeeper's Shanty 1887 (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Lock One of the Third Welland Canal (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Quakers and Conscientious Objection (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.
Regarding Green Ribbon Memorial Garden. Kristen French was one of three teenage girls killed by the infamous couple, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 30, 2025
2. Green Ribbon Memorial Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
