Iroquois in South Dundas in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Toussaint Island Ambush
16 September 1812
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Embuscade de l'Île Toussaint
16 septembre 1812
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 6, 2026
1. Toussaint Island Ambush Marker
The 1st regiment of Dundas militia
under Captain Michael Ault,
supported by the Grenville militia,
counter-attacked American forces
on Toussaint island, thwarting
enemy plans to ambush and
capture Lieutenant Fitzgibbon's
49th Regiment of foot
supply convoy.
Loss of life was incurred by
both opposing forces.
{French text}
Le 1er régiment de la milice
de Dundas sous les ordres
du Capitaine Michael Ault,
appuyé par la milice de Grenville,
a contre-attaqué les forces
americaines sur l'île Toussaint.
déjouant les projets
ennemis d'embusquer
et de prendre le convoi
de ravitaillement du
49ième régiment de fantassins
sous les ordres du
Lieutenant Fitzgibbon.
Il y eut perte de vies parmi
les deux forces opposées.
Erected by Donation by Frank Ault.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1812.
Location. 44° 49.877′ N, 75° 18.85′ W. Marker is in South Dundas, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is in Iroquois. It is on Carman Road 0.7 kilometers south of Boat House Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern 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, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Capturing Point Iroquois / Prise de la Pointe des Iroquois (here, next to this marker); The Construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway (a few steps from this marker); The St. Lawrence Seaway (a few steps from this marker); 1st Regiment of Dundas Militia / 1er Régiment de la milice de Dundas (a few steps from this marker); Fort Needless / Le Fort Inutile (a few steps from this marker); Trooper Lorne Mulloy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's Church (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Canals, Rivers and Seaways - Cardinal's History Explored (approx. 7.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Kevin Craft, October 6, 2026
2. Wideview of Toussaint Island Ambush / Embuscade de l'Île Toussaint Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
