Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock

Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour
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Sentier auto-guidé de la bataille de Queenston

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

1. The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock Marker

This new marker, with the same text, replaces the missing bronze plaque.

Inscription. On the river banks below here, the Americans were trapped. To the right the Americans scaled the river cliff and seized the Heights above. To the left the British held the Village of Queenston. A British 18-pounder cannon situated here within an earthwork called a "redan". On October 13, 1812, this cannon hindered the reinforcement of the American troops trapped below. Arriving from Fort George, Major-General Brock came here to direct the defence of Queenston and await reinforcements, however the small enemy detachment which had scaled the cliffs behind the redan made a surprise attack forcing the British to retreat into the village. Brock led two hundred men in a counter-attack during which he was mortally wounded. Another assault, led by Brock's aide de camp, John Macdonell, was repulsed by the Americans who were soon firmly in control of the Heights.

Erected by Parks Canada. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1812.

Location. 43° 9.718′ N, 79° 3.026′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario,

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in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It can be reached from Niagara Parkway 0.4 kilometers east of York Street (Local Route 81), on the right when traveling west. This marker is 40 metres north of the parking lot called "Niagara River Outlook Point", which is adjacent to the Niagara River Parkway as it descends the escarpment. A stairwell and path go from the parking lot down to the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14340 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake 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,

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: Site of Redan Battery (a few steps from this marker); Chloe Cooley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Niagara Escarpment

Photographed by David Graff, April 28, 2012

2. The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock Marker

Marker stand - bronze marker is missing.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Ingersoll Secord (about 180 meters away); Roy Terrace (about 210 meters away); Attack / L'attaque (about 210 meters away); The Treacherous River Cliff / La falaise traîtresse (about 210 meters away); The Decisive Battle / La bataille décisive (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Counter-Offensive Takes Shape / La contre-offensive prend forme (was about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This plain white panel marker (with English text) replaces the original English-and-French bronze plaque. The marker and a cannon may be visible from the parking lot.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Replacement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

3. Replacement Marker

Photographed by David Graff, April 28, 2012

4. The Redan

Location of marker beside a cannon

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

5. The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock Marker

A distant view looking east from the walking trail of stop #3 on the walking tour, where the cannon is located on the left, and of boulder where the redan battery was located on the right.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

6. The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock Marker

View looking north from the site of the redan battery marker, of the historic marker at stop #3 of the battle ground walking tour, in the background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

7. The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock Marker

View of the historic marker site at walking tour stop #3, and the nearby cannon.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 1,081 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on May 3, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 3. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on May 3, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock

Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour⎯⎯⎯Sentier auto-guidé de la bataille de Queenston

Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour
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Sentier auto-guidé de la bataille de Queenston