Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Canada's National Horse

Le cheval national du Canada

— Le cheval canadien —

Canada's National Horse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, September 4, 2025

1. Canada's National Horse Marker

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Known as "The Little Iron Horse," the Canadian Horse, Canada's National Horse since 2002, is the essence of power, dignity and grace. This breed, a steady and unfailing partner, once commonplace on Canadian farms during the 1800s, is showcased throughout Upper Canada Village. A dedicated team at the Village cares for these magnificent creatures and maintains a breeding program, along with other passionate Canadian Horse breeders across Canada. These breeding programs ensure the continuation of 'le cheval canadien'.

Surnommé «le petit cheval de fer» et désigné «cheval national du Canada» en 2002, le cheval canadien est l'essence même de la puissance, de la dignité et de la grâce. Ce cheval, reconnu comme un partenaire stable et infallible, autrefois commun dans les fermes canadiennes au cours des années 1800, est présent dans l'ensemble du Village du Haut-Canada. Une équipe dévouée au Village veille sur ces superbes bêtes et met en œuvre un programme d'élevage, en collaboration avec d'autres éleveurs passionnés de chevaux canadiens partout au Canada. Un tel programme assure le maintien du «cheval canadien».

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Erected by St. Lawrence Parks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 44° 56.774′ N, 75° 4.119′ W. Marker is in Morrisburg, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is in Upper Canada Village. It can be reached from County Rd 2. This marker is located just outside the visitor's centre at Upper Canada Village. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morrisburg ON K0C 2G0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

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: Bellamy's Grist Mill / Minoterie à vapeur Bellamy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Broom-maker's House / La Maison du fabricant de balais (about 120 meters away); Fire Engine House / Poste de Pompiers (about 150 meters away); Loyalist American Regiments / Loyalists of the Indian Nations / Sir John Johnson (about 180 meters away); Cabinetmaker's Shop / L'atelier de l'ébéniste (about 240 meters away); Battle of Crysler’s Farm 1813 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George H. Challies (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Battlefield of Crysler’s Farm (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrisburg.

Canada's National Horse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, September 4, 2025

2. Canada's National Horse

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.