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

Upper Canada Heritage Trail

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 5, 2026

1. Upper Canada Heritage Trail Marker

Inscription. This trail follows the old Erie and Ontario Railway line. Going northerly the trail ends at John St, but the old rail line continued to the dock area. Going south the rail line went to Niagara Falls, but the trail ends at York Rd. Close to here was the spur line that served the military Camp Niagara bringing supplies and troops to the camp. Used as a training camp during World War 1 some 75,000 Canadian soldiers were trained here. The photo shows the train stopped in Niagara Camp with soldiers preparing to board. Enjoy the beauty of Niagara's vineyards and orchards.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 43° 14.092′ N, 79° 4.325′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of East & West Line and Railroad St (Concession 1 Rd), on the right when traveling west on East & West Line. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1397 E & West Line, 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 of this marker: Nationally-Rare Trees in Niagara-on-the-Lake (approx. half a kilometer away); History of the Heritage Trail: Escarpment and Railroad (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Capture of Fort Niagara 1813

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(approx. 0.9 kilometers away); McFarland House 1800 / Maison McFarland, 1800 (approx. one kilometer away); Our Carolinian Forest Zone (approx. one kilometer away); a different marker also named Upper Canada Heritage Trail (approx. one kilometer away); a different marker also named Upper Canada Heritage Trail (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The Ancient Oak: A Witness To History (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Regarding Upper Canada Heritage Trail. This trail extends 10 kilometres from Niagara-on-the-Lake south to St. Davids. About half of it is rail trail; the rest is on the adjacent road.

Upper Canada Heritage Trail - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 5, 2026

2. Upper Canada Heritage Trail - Marker in context

Photo faces north and northwest from SE corner of E & W Line and Railroad St. The marker (centre) shows the path of the rail trail north. (The gravel path to its right is a farm driveway; with a field of grape vines further right.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.