Downtown in Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Our Enduring Legacy
Otonabee River Trail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
1. Our Enduring Legacy Marker
Our story has come full-circle.
Who knows what the future will bring? No doubt, the ebb and flow of people, business and industry will continue as Peterborough grows and flourishes. But, under our stewardship, the river will endure as the timeless heart of our community. We are justifiably proud of our legacy and we invite you to share in our bounty.
[Photo caption reads]
Little Lake and the Otonabee River
[Uncaptioned photo of Peterborough youth]
Visit: Artspace, Gallery in the Square, Showplace Peterborough
Erected 2000 by City of Peterborough.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Women.
Location. 44° 18.11′ N, 78° 19.105′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is in Downtown. It is on King Street east of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and Walkway are in Millenium Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 King Street, Peterborough ON K9J 0A5, 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: Peterborough Today (here, next to this marker); Industrial Waterfront (here, next to this marker); New Role for the River (here, next to this marker); From Frontier Town... (here, next to this marker); ...To Bustling City (here, next to this marker); The First Nations (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Regarding Our Enduring Legacy. Although marker provides no historical information, it is the capstone marker for the other Millenium Walkway markers and completes the Peterborough story moving into the 21st Century.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
2. Our Enduring Legacy Marker
On rear of sixth pole back, not visible in photo
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
3. Millenium Walkway
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
