Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Del Crary Park

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026

1. Del Crary Park Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated to the memory of
Del Crary (1919-1978)

After entertaining troops in Europe during World War II Del Crary returned to his native Peterborough to launch his career as a local entertainment personality joining CHEX as a radio broadcaster. He later hosted several musical variety shows on CHEX-TV before joining CKPT to host a popular inspirational Sunday morning radio program.

Actively involved in community service, Del Crary was voted "Citizen of the Year" in 1962. In addition to producing the Rotary Club's Timmy Show for the Easter Seal campaign, "Mr. Peterborough" coordinated and emceed the Arts and Water Festival, the forerunner to the highly acclaimed Festival of Lights.

Dedicated July 1, 1995 by the City of Peterborough with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation.

Erected 1995 by the City of Peterborough.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1996.

Location. 44° 17.746′ N, 78° 19.112′ W. Marker is

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in Peterborough, Ontario. It can be reached from no nearby street. Marker is in Del Crary Park, near the parking lot entrance off Rink Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough ON K9J 2G1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: 150th Anniversary of the Great Irish Famine (within shouting distance of this marker); Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled (within shouting distance of this marker); Sean Eyre (within shouting distance of this marker); Peterborough Firefighters Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 50 Years of Dutch-Canadian Friendship (about 90 meters away); Peterborough Today (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Our Enduring Legacy (approx. 0.7 kilometers

Del Crary Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026

2. Del Crary Park and Marker

away); Industrial Waterfront (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.

Also see . . . Del Crary Bio in Peterborough Pathway of Fame. (Submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.