Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The First Provincial Parliament 1792
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
1. The First Provincial Parliament 1792 Marker
Inscription.
The First Provincial Parliament 1792. . On September 17, 1792, Colonel John Graves Simcoe, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, opened in this community, then the capital, the first provincial parliament. The legislature consisted of an appointed Legislative Council and an elected Legislative Assembly. Its opening marked the introduction of a form of representative government into this province. Previously, both the French and British regimes had been directed by a royal governor advised by an appointed council of officials and prominent citizens. This first parliament held all its sittings in “Newark”, as Simcoe had re-named Niagara, but the second was summoned to meet in 1797 at York (Toronto), the new seat of government.
On September 17, 1792, Colonel John Graves Simcoe, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, opened in this community, then the capital, the first provincial parliament. The legislature consisted of an appointed Legislative Council and an elected Legislative Assembly. Its opening marked the introduction of a form of representative government into this province. Previously, both the French and British regimes had been directed by a royal governor advised by an appointed council of officials and prominent citizens. This first parliament held all its sittings in “Newark”, as Simcoe had re-named Niagara, but the second was summoned to meet in 1797 at York (Toronto), the new seat of government.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1792.
Location. 43° 15.349′ N, 79° 4.185′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and Byron Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street. Marker is at the northwest corner of Simcoe Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bicentennial of First Parliament (within shouting distance of
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
