Near Queenston in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Treacherous River Cliff

The Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour

— Stop 2 of the 5-stop walking tour —

The Treacherous River Cliff Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

1. The Treacherous River Cliff Marker

Inscription. "An unguarded trail up this steep cliff was the only route which the Americans had to the heights of Queenston. The trail was to your right but does not exist any longer. Trapped on the river shore by unrelenting gunfire, the Americans contemplated a desperate action: the ascent of this cliff. The British, positioned on a ledge between here and the Village of Queenston did not detect the movement and the attackers took the Heights by surprise. However, later in the battle this cliff became a cruel barrier between the Americans and safety on the other shore."

Erected by Parks Canada. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812.

Location. 43° 9.633′ N, 79° 2.916′ W. Marker is near Queenston, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Niagara Parkway just north of Portage Road, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is situated on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in a community/historic park area and is located along a walking trail near the riverside crest of the Niagara Escarpment. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Queenston ON L0S 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roy Terrace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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The Niagara Escarpment (about 150 meters away); Laura Ingersoll Secord (about 210 meters away); Attack (about 210 meters away); Site of Redan Battery (about 210 meters away); The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock (about 210 meters away); The Decisive Battle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Counter-Offensive Takes Shape (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenston.

More about this marker. This historical marker is located in the Queenston Heights National Historic Site of Canada and is stop #2 on, The Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour. According to the Niagara Parks web site, this historical marker is located "across the Parkway from the Ornamental Entrance Gate."

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

2. The Treacherous River Cliff Marker

View of the plaque on the top of the historical monument.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

3. The Treacherous River Cliff Marker

A close-up view of the text on the top of the historical monument.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

4. The Treacherous River Cliff Marker

A close-up view of the map, showing the route of the battlefield walking tour, on the top of the historical monument.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

5. The Treacherous River Cliff Marker

A close-up view of the battlefield scene sculpting on the top of the historical monument.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

6. The Treacherous River Cliff Marker

View of the historical marker looking north along the Battle of Queenston Heights walking tour pathway.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 15, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.