Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag
Ville de Niagara-on-the-Lake Drapeau Officiel
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag - Marker
On December 10, 2013, exactly 200 years from the burning of the town during the War of 1812-1814, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake unveiled its first Town flag. The flag was raised by Lord Mayor Dave Eke and Bishop Ralph Spence, Albion Herald Extraordinary, at an official ceremony at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Court House.
The Town flag, a symbol of new beginnings and a lasting legacy of peace between the British Crown and United States, features the Royal Union Flag of 1707 and the shield from the Town's official Coat of Arms granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The mace within the shield is a gilt wood boret dating from 1792 and indicates that Niagara-on-the-Lake, known then as Newark, was the first capital of the province of Upper Canada. The maple leaf coronets further this allusion and indicate the town's Canadian identity.
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Le 10 décembre 2013, 200 ans jour pour jour après l'incendie qui a ravagé Niagara-on-the-Lake durant la guerre de 1812-1814, le lord-maire Dave Eke et L'évêque Ralph Spence, Héraut Albion extraordinaire, hissent
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Symbolisant les nouveaux départs et la paix durable instaurée entre la Couronne britannique et les États-Unis, il se compose du drapeau de l'Union royale de 1707 et de l'écu sur lequel sont disposées les armoiries officielles de la ville concédées par Autorité héraldique du Canada. La masse sur l'écu est un objet es bois doré, datant de 1792, qui indique que Niagara-on-the-Lake, à l'époque connue sous le nom de Newark, a été la première capitale de la province du Haut-Canada. Les diadèmes à feuille d'érable renforcent cette symbolique en proclamant Tidentité canadienne de la ville.
Erected by Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 10, 1813.
Location. 43° 15.306′ N, 79° 4.312′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Queen 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
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
2. Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag - Marker in context
The marker is a bright blue plaque in the garden right of the front stairs, just left of the flag pole.
The Old Courthouse is *festooned* with historic plaques - 6 left of the doors, and 2 on the right. There is another (not visible in photo) near an entrance door on the left exterior wall.
The Old Courthouse is *festooned* with historic plaques - 6 left of the doors, and 2 on the right. There is another (not visible in photo) near an entrance door on the left exterior wall.
Created by Jack Ryan Morris, May 25, 2022
3. Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake - Flag
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
