Palmerston in Minto in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

C.N.R. Park

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

1. C.N.R. Park Marker

Inscription. The building in the background is Palmerston's first arena owned and operated by Mr. Hugh Hyndman 1910-1922. The arena is sitting on the present C.N.R. Park, A.K.A. Fountain Park. In the foreground are planks between the tracks that allowed horse drawn vehicles to cross the yard. The picture is between 1906 and 1912.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 43° 49.939′ N, 80° 50.923′ W. Marker is in Minto, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Palmerston. It is on William Street 0.1 kilometers north of John Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 William Street, Minto ON N0G 2P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

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,

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the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: CNR Park Blue Print (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named C.N.R. Park (a few steps from this marker); The Founding of Palmerston (a few steps from this marker); Palmerston Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Tower Circa 1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); A Glimpse of Palmerston (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rail Yard Circa 1955 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pedestrian Bridge 1912 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 25, 2026

2. C.N.R. Park Marker

Centre of photo

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.