Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Niagara National Historic Sites
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Queenston Heights:
This striking commemoration and final resting place of Major General Brock marks the site of the Battle of Queenston Heights. Visitors can climb the 235 stairs to take in spectacular views, or set off on a self-guided tour which covers every major scene of the historic battle
Navy Hall survives as the last building of what was once a large military complex and key supply depot for British forts on the Upper Great Lakes. Constructed in the 1760's the navy Hall complex has been home to Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe, the Provincial Marine, and a mess for the officers of Fort George. Open by appointment year-round.
Just a ten minute walk from Fort George along the Otter Trail, this site has been more than 170 years of continuous military occupation. Begun as a British Army depot sited out of cannon range from the United States, the site became a Canadian Militia training camp. Many Canadians who fought in the Boer War, World War I, World War II and Korea, trained here. The grounds are open year-round. Visitor facilities will be available
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Built by the British toward the end of the 1812 conflict, this star-shaped fortification was intended to provide additional protection at the mouth of the Niagara River. It also counter balances Fort Niagara on the American shore opposite. While the remains of the fort have been stabilized to ensure its preservation, no visitor programmes or facilities are available at this time.
Erected by Canadian Heritage Parks Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 43° 15.107′ N, 79° 3.814′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from Queens Parade close to Wellington Street. This historic marker is located on the grounds of a national historic park. On the map this historic marker appears to be near the end of Bryon Street, but in order to see this historic marker one should probably pull into the parking lot of the national park, which is just off of the roadway called the Queens Parade. Once you park
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical marker that discusses the Brock Monument and Queenston Heights.
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, 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Fort George (here, next to this marker); Fort George (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fortified Mouth of the Niagara River (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Strategic Site (about 120 meters away); Fort Niagara (about 120 meters away); The Battle of Fort George (about 120 meters away); Fort George Time Capsule 2067 (about 120 meters away); Ubique (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of both the text regarding the Brock Monument and of the illustration of the Brock Monument.
Other markers no longer nearby. A Strategic Site (was about 120 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Fort Niagara (was about 120 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
4. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical marker that discusses the Navy Hall.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
5. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of both the text regarding the Navy Hall and of the illustration of the Navy Hall.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
6. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical marker that discusses the Butler's Barracks.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
7. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of both the text regarding the Navy Hall and of the illustration of the Butler's Barracks.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
8. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical marker that discusses Fort Mississauga.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
9. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
Close-up view of both the text regarding Fort Mississauga and of the illustration of Fort Mississauga.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
10. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
View of the historical marker situated along the pathway that leads from the Fort George parking lot (seen in the background) to Fort George (located in the opposite direction).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
11. Niagara National Historic Sites Marker
View of a nearby display showing an overhead illustration of Fort George, and this historical marker would be on the outside of the front entrance to the fort, just beyond the visitor center.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on April 1, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
