Ward's Island in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2010
1. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Marker
The province's first sailing association, the Toronto Boat Club, was formed in 1852 and two years later became the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Dedicated to the promotion of yachting and naval interests, it initiated competitions which stimulated widespread interest in sailing and yacht design, and in 1860 instituted the Prince of Wales Cup, freshwater racing's oldest trophy. The Club was housed on Toronto's waterfront until 1881 when it moved to Toronto Island. This moved facilitated the club's continued growth. The R.C.Y.C. figured prominently in the formation of the Lake Yacht Racing Association (1884) for the establishment of uniform rules. The achievements of numerous members in competitive yacht racing have brought the Royal Canadian Yacht Club international recognition.
Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 43° 37.289′ N, 79° 21.943′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto and on the Golden Horseshoe. 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 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Andrew By-The-Lake (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Waiting Shed (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Toronto Island Community (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Toronto Island (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); William Ward & Ward's Hotel (approx. 1.3
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2010
2. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Marker - north-facing side
The text is the same on both sides of the marker.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a pole where Cibola Avenue and Chippewa Bridge Avenue (both more paths than roads, actually) intersect, at the foot of the bridge.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2010
3. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Marker - wide view
The marker is visible in the shadows, to the immediate left of the pole.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2010
4. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club - partial view of the marina from the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
