Dundurn C in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

"The Burlington Races" 1813

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

1. "The Burlington Races" 1813 Marker

Inscription. On the morning of September 28, 1813, a powerfully-armed United States fleet comprising ten ships under the command of Commodore Isaac Chauncey appeared off York (Toronto). The smaller British fleet of six vessels, commanded by Commodore Sir James L. Yeo, was in the harbour, but on the approach of the enemy set sail to attack. After a sharp engagement, the British squadron was forced to withdraw toward Burlington Bay where it could take refuge under the batteries on the adjacent heights. A close chase ensued, but by skillful seamanship, Yeo was able to bring his ships through the shallow channel in the sand-bar to the safety of this bay.

Erected 1975 by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Ministries of Colleges and Universities.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1812.

Location. 43° 16.41′ N, 79° 53.229′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Dundurn C. It is on York Boulevard north of Dundurn Street North, on the right when

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traveling north. The historic marker is located in Harvey Park, near the chain link fence that runs along the park's eastern border, across the street from the Hamilton Cemetery, on the Burlington Heights of Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Line of Defense (about 180 meters away); March to Stoney Creek (about 210 meters away); Treaty Council at Burlington Heights/ Conseil du Traité a Burlington Heights (about

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

2. "The Burlington Races" 1813 Marker

View of the historic marker, with the park's fencing along the park's eastern border in the background.

210 meters away); Cemetery Gatehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Defensive Outwork (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); United Empire Loyalists (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sir John Harvey (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Also see . . . What really happened? De-bunking the Burlington Bay Sandbar Legend. This is a link to information provided by "The War of 1812 Website." (Submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

3. "The Burlington Races" 1813 Marker

View of Harvey Park, looking north along York Boulevard, with a view of the historic marker in the distant right background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

4. "The Burlington Races" 1813 Marker

A closer view of Harvey Park, looking north, with a view of the historic marker in the right foreground.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

5. "The Burlington Races" 1813 Marker

A view of Harvey Park, looking south, with a view of the historic marker in the left foreground.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

6. "The Burlington Races" 1813 Marker

View from the backside of the historic marker, looking southwest, across Harvey Park, across the York Boulevard, towards the Hamilton Cemetery on the far side of the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.