Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Royal George Theatre 1915
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
1. Royal George Theatre 1915 - Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 43° 15.368′ N, 79° 4.4′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85 Queen St, 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph and Clock Tower
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More about this marker. This marker indicates that this building has been designated of cultural heritage significance under the Ontario Heritage Act. The reasons for its designation can be read at Also See link No. 1 below.
Regarding Royal George Theatre 1915. The Royal George Theatre was built in 1915 to entertain troops stationed in Niagara-on-the-Lake during WW1. It may have been named after King George V (the monarch of the day) or perhaps his son, George (who became George VI), or perhaps a military unit. It was built "on the cheap", designed to last only a short time. Over the decades, it as been a home for vaudeville, movies and mime presentations. Since 1981, it has born a Georgian faηade and interior decor; and has housed live plays
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
2. Royal George Theatre
The theatre plans to close after the 2025 season, for a complete demolition, then construction of a new building. In the face of this plan is local opposition! Anyway, the plan is for the new theatre to still present live plays, in its current Georgian style; but without chronically flooding; and fully accessible; and meeting modern building standards. (The city has prepared draft by-laws to permit this construction; required to exempt it from renovation restrictions within the Queen-Picton Heritage Protection District.)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
This is mounted on the wall north-west (left) of the entrance.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
4. Shaw Festival - Festival Theatre
In addition to the Royal George Theatre, the company Shaw Festival has two theatres at this site just south-east of the downtown tourist strip.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
