Downtown in St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Tree to Commemorate International Literacy Year
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 8, 2025
1. Tree to Commemorate International Literacy Year - Marker
September 8th, 1990
Erected 1990.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 43° 9.441′ N, 79° 15.043′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Downtown. It is on Ontario Street. The marker is in the south-east corner of Montebello Park, 15 metres from Ontario St and 20 metres from Lake St, near the intersection of two concrete walkways within the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Ontario St, St Catharines ON L2R 5J8, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Montebello Park 1887-1987 (here, next to this marker); William Greenwood, Carriagemaker circa 1875 (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray Ross Morton 1905-1965 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Walter Ostanek Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Ribfest and D-Day and Vimy Ridge Memorial Plaque (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Thomas' Anglican Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Hannelore Headley Chess Park (about 150 meters away); Montebello Park (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 8, 2025
2. Tree to Commemorate International Literacy Year - Marker in context
Photo faces north. Lake street is on the right side. THIS marker is just west of a tree, near the blue plaque "Montebello Park 1887-1987".
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
