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

First Newspaper 1793

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 26, 2024

1. The First Newspaper 1793 Marker backside

Inscription.
The Upper Canada Gazette or American Oracle, first newspaper in what is now Ontario, was published in the town of Niagara. Its first issue, edited by Louis Roy, appeared April 18, 1793.

On this site was published The Gleaner which from 1817 to 1837, under the editorship of Andrew and Samuel Heron, was one of the most prominent newspapers in Upper Canada.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1793.

Location. 43° 15.438′ N, 79° 4.126′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Historic Old Town. It is at the intersection of King Street and Front St, on the left when traveling north on King Street. The marker is in Queens Park, near the gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 84 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s

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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: Gleaner Printing and Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Solo Swims Of Ontario (within shouting distance of this marker); Niagara-on-the-Lake's Railroad (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Provincial Parliament 1792 (about 180 meters away); Niagara Lodge No. 2 G.R.C. (about 210 meters away); St. Mark’s Church (about 240 meters away); Bicentennial of First Parliament (about 240 meters away); First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The First Newspaper 1793 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 26, 2024

2. The First Newspaper 1793 Marker

The First Newspaper 1793 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025

3. The First Newspaper 1793 - Marker in context

Photo faces south-east along King St. Front St. runs across. The plaque (side-on in photo) is very close to the road, behind a hedge.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on September 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.