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

In 1888 Hudson Taylor spoke at the Niagara Bible Conference...

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 17, 2026

1. In 1888 Hudson Taylor spoke at the Niagara Bible Conference... Marker

Inscription. In 1888 Hudson Taylor spoke at the Niagara Bible Conference held at the Queen's Royal Hotel and pavilion on this site. At those meetings the china inland mission overseas missionary fellowship began in North America.
OMF Centennial, July, 1988

Erected 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 43° 15.478′ N, 79° 4.195′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Historic Old Town. It is on Front Street North near Regent St, on the right when traveling north. Marker is 40 metres north-east of the road, at the base of the short stairs mid-way along the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Front St N, 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,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in

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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: First Newspaper 1793 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Solo Swims Of Ontario (about 120 meters away); Gleaner Printing and Masonic Hall (about 120 meters away); Niagara-on-the-Lake's Railroad (about 210 meters away); Niagara Lodge No. 2 G.R.C. (about 240 meters away); The First Provincial Parliament 1792 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); William Kirby's Home (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bicentennial of First Parliament (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Also see . . . The First North American China Inland Mission Party (by OMF International). OMF stands for Overseas Missionary Fellowship (Submitted on August 18, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

In 1888 Hudson Taylor spoke at the Niagara Bible Conference... Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 17, 2026

2. In 1888 Hudson Taylor spoke at the Niagara Bible Conference... Marker in context

Photo faces north and north-east. Marker (centre) is 2 metres left of the staircase.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.