Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Dr. Jose Rizal (1861 - 1896)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025
1. Dr. Jose Rizal (1861 - 1896) - Marker
Dr. Jose Rizal
(1861 - 1896)
The national hero of the Philippines visited this magnificent falls and paused between the two rocks on May 12, 1888.
Erected 2025 by National Historical Institute of the Philippines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1888.
Location. 43° 5.321′ N, 79° 4.445′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Niagara River Parkway, on the right when traveling north. The monument is 30 metres east of the road, beside the Trans Canada walking/biking trail, across from the American falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5920 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X8, 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: Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal 1861 - 1896 (here, next to this marker); To the Memory of Burrell Hecock (within shouting distance of this marker); Zimmerman Fountain Pond (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oakes Garden Theatre (about 180 meters away); Thomas Baker McQuesten (about 210 meters away); Sir Casimir S. Gzowski 1813-1898
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Jose Rizal biography - web page by Britannica. (Submitted on September 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
2. Rebulto ni Dr. Jose Rizal itinayo sa Niagara Falls, Ontario | OMNI News Filipino (Youtube, 4:28). The 3rd Jose Rizal bust in Ontario was unveiled in Niagara Falls, a place with a connection to the Philippine hero. In Pilipino and English. (Submitted on September 21, 2025.)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025
2. Jose Rizal monument
The Ontario government (Niagara Parks) created the top plaque. The Philippine government (National Historical Institute) created this marker (lower plaque).
Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025
3. Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal 1861 - 1896 - Marker in context
The monument is across from the north end of the American falls (left). Four ziplines angle across the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
