Queenston near Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Battle of Queenston Heights

La Batatille des Hauteurs de Queenston

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

1. The Battle of Queenston Heights Marker

Inscription. In the early morning of 13 October 1812, American troops under Major-General Stephen Van Rensellaer crossed the Niagara River and took possession of Queenston Heights. Major-General Isaac Brock hurried from Fort George to lead a small force against the invaders and was killed in an attempt to regain the heights. In the afternoon, Major-General Roger Hale Sheaffe with his force of British regulars, militia and Indians from Fort George strengthened by reinforcements from Chippawa, took the hill from the west flank, capturing 958 prisoners. This celebrated victory ended the American offensive of 1812.

A l'aube du 13 octobre 1812, les troupes américaines du major-général Stephen Van Rensellaer traversèrent la rivière Niagara et s'emparèrent des hauteurs de Queenston. Le major général Isaac Brock, arrivant à la hâte du fort George avec un détachement, fut tué en essayant de les reprendre. L'après-midi le major-général Robert Hale Sheaffe arriva du fort George avec une force composée de soldats britanniques, de miliciens, d'Indiens, et des renforts de Chippawa. Il prit la colline par le flanc ouest et fit 958 prisonniers.

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Cette célèbre victoire mit fin à l'offensive américaine de 1812.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1812.

Location. 43° 9.601′ N, 79° 3.172′ W. Marker is near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It is on Niagara Parkway north of Portage Road. This historic marker is affixed to the southeast corner of the stone wall surrounding the Brock Monument. The Brock Monument is located in Queenston Heights Park, sitting atop the Canadian side of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the northern end of the Niagara River gorge, dominating the landscape. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14184 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

2. The Battle of Queenston Heights Marker

View of the historic marker affixed to the southeast corner of the stone wall surrounding the Brock Monument.

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: Brock's Monument - Queenston Heights Battlefield (a few steps from this marker); Brock's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Isaac Brock (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Colored Corps" 1812 - 1815 (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Militia Units In Upper Canada, 1812-1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decisive Battle / La bataille décisive (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Queenston Heights / la Bataille de Queenston (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle for Queenston Heights. This is a link to information provided by a War of 1812 site. (Submitted on November 1, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Battle of Queenston Heights.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

3. The Battle of Queenston Heights Marker

Another more distant view of the historic marker affixed to the southeast corner of the stone wall surrounding the Brock Monument.

This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 October 1812. This is a link to information provided by the Military History Encyclopedia on the Web. (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

4. Brock's Monument. This is a link to information provided by Niagara Parks. (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Brock's Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

4. Brock's Monument

View of Brock's Monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.