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

Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

1. Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail Marker

Inscription. The Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail is an accessible multi-use recreational trail completed by the City of Niagara Falls in commemoration of the Olympic Flme Torch Relay (2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics) which traveled through Niagara Falls on December 20th, 2009. The trail is located along a former railway corridor between Queen Street and Newman Hill (Roberts Street) and is approximately 1.3 km in length. The trail provides a connection to the Downtown Queen Street Districts, the Victoria Avenue and Clifton Hill Tourist Districts, Bus Station and Train Station.

Please enjoy the Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail, safety first at road crossings and share the trail.

For inquiries please call the City of Niagara Falls at 905-356-7521.

Erected by City of Niagara Falls.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 2010.

Location. 43° 6.393′ N, 79° 3.796′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Queen Street and Erie Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Queen Street.

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The marker is a tall poster mounted vertically facing west, beside a square planter, 10 metres from Erie Ave and 5 metres from Queen St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls ON L2E 2L1, 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 Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosberg Family Park (here, next to this marker); Binational Heritage Peace Garden Trail (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Zimmerman 1815 - 1857 (within shouting distance of this marker); McClive Rosberg Block - Erected in 1904 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rededication of Centennial Square and Dedication of the Peace Park (within shouting distance of

Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

2. Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail - Marker in context

From Queen and Erie, three markers are visible at the north-west corner of Downtown Park. THIS marker (centre) faces west, 5 metres in from Queen Street, at the south-west corner of a supersized low concrete planter.

this marker); Terry Fox (within shouting distance of this marker); 1904 - 2004 City of Niagara Falls Canada Celebrating 100 Years (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bampfield Hall 1872 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Obsolete Michigan Central Railway Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, May 16, 2019

3. Obsolete Michigan Central Railway Bridge

Legacies of the railway age include many recreational rail trails; and this Niagara Falls railway bridge, in use during 1925-2001. This bridge is 1/4 mile north-east of the marker, along the same old rail line.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.