Downtown in St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Rotary Reflecting Pool
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 16, 2026
1. Rotary Reflecting Pool - Marker
There are over 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide whose motto is "Service Above Self". Rotarians are dedicated to important global causes including the quest to eradicate polio, education, clean drinking water, assistance for mothers and children, and numerous other initiatives.
The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts occupies the historic 1880's Canada Haircloth Building and 1940's storage shed near what was once the third lock of the first Welland Canal. Water was diverted from the canal along the north side of the building to provide electrical power to the mill. The Welland Canal transformed the local economy and navigation of the entire region.
Erected by Rotary Club of St. Catharines.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 43° 9.46′ N, 79° 14.529′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from McGuire St, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on a plain linear fountain, in front of the east side of Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Artists' Common, St Catharines ON L2R 3M2, 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: Entertainment In The Downtown (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Transportation (about 180 meters away); Ship Building On The Welland Canal (about 240 meters away); St. Paul Street United Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Oille Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Amalgamation (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Former Grantham Town Hall, 1950 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.
Also see . . .
1. History - Canada Hair Cloth Company (by St. Catharines Museum). (Submitted on June 16, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
2. History - Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (by Brock University)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 16, 2026
2. Rotary Reflecting Pool - Marker in context
Photo faces east-north-east. The marker (centre) lies face-up on the near end of the (dry) narrow concrete fountain. McGuire St runs from right to left.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 16, 2026
3. Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts - part of Brock University
Photo faces west. The marker and the fountain are just right of the giant rust-brown funnel art (right, in shadow) by a walkway.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.
