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

Upper Canada Heritage Trail

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

1. Upper Canada Heritage Trail - Marker

Inscription. The Erie and Ontario Railway, later the Michigan Central Railroad, provided a connection for steamship passengers coming from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and beyond. From the 1880's into the early 20th century the Niagara Navigation Company brought thousands of passengers to Niagara, and the train provided the transportation to Niagara Falls. Many people would sail on the early steamer from Toronto then take the train to Niagara Falls for a day trip and return to board the late steamer home. Enjoy the trail as it follows the former rail line.

Preservation of this trail is a legacy project of the Nagara-on-the-Lake Sesquicentennial Committee.

The trail crosses many roads. Take extra caution at road crossings. Be courteous to trail users.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 43° 14.659′ N, 79° 4.558′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Historic Old Town. It is at the intersection

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of Paffard Street and Charlotte Street on Paffard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 Paffard Street, 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: A different marker also named Upper Canada Heritage Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Carolinian Forest Zone (within shouting distance of this marker); Rare and Interesting Animals in Niagara-on-the-Lake (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion / 1er Bataillon de parachutistes canadiens (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Cappon-Cash House 1840 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Upper Canada Heritage Trail

Upper Canada Heritage Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

2. Upper Canada Heritage Trail

Photo faces north and north-west from Paffard St.

(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); History of the Heritage Trail: Escarpment and Railroad (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Scouting Movement In Canada / Le Scoutisme au Canada (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Regarding Upper Canada Heritage Trail. This trail extends 10 kilometres from Niagara-on-the-Lake south to St. Davids. About half of it is rail trail; the rest is on the adjacent road.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.