To the Glory of God and in recognition of the 140th anniversary
of the founding of Christ Church 1865 - 2005
and to honour the Year of the Veteran 2005
May our garden flourish in faith and love and may the dearly departed rest in peace . . . — — Map (db m282172) HM
In memory of Rev. John Burns, 1769-1822, pastor,
patriot and educator at Stamford and Niagara from
1804 to 1821, and to those pioneers who were also
buried in unmarked graves in this cemetery. This
Memorial is erected by the City of Niagara . . . — — Map (db m282296) HM
The City of Niagara Falls came into being on January 1, 1904
following amalgamation of the Town of Niagara Falls and the
adjacent Village of Niagara Falls.
The Grand Trunk Railway (now Canadian National) was the chief
employer in the new . . . — — Map (db m282256) HM
[ English ]
The Niagara Falls Peace Conference of 1914 was convened to resolve the international conflict between the United States and Mexico that arose when U.S. troops occupied the port of Veracruz to
change the course of the . . . — — Map (db m277650) HM
About the year 1600 B.C., the Falls of Niagara was located at this point in the Niagara River. During the 12,000 year history of the Falls, it has receded from its initial breach of the escarpment at Queenston Height to its present location 3.66 km. . . . — — Map (db m283691) HM
British and American forces suffered heavy losses at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane on July 25, 1814 and these were severe in proportion to the number of combatants. The casualty rates were nearly equal, as each side recorded around 800 casualties, . . . — — Map (db m283711) HM
After this fierce and bloody battle, General Brown ordered the American withdrawal southward. The American forces were not expelled from the position they won, but retired voluntarily. The British regained possession of the battlefield, but were in . . . — — Map (db m283712) HM
Scott’s brigade approached from the south along the Portage Road. Shortly after 7pm on July 25, 1814, they emerged from the woods that covered the area south of this cemetery along present day Barker Street. Ahead, they saw the height of land at . . . — — Map (db m283716) HM
The Americans surged forward, attempting to take the British position. This and repeated attempts failed and they endured heavy losses. Later, under cover of darkness, the American 21st Infantry made its way up the southeast slope of the hill. In a . . . — — Map (db m283717) HM
Around midnight, with both sides completely exhausted, the Americans withdrew to their camp at Chippawa. They left the British guns behind, allowing Drummond to reclaim them the following morning. “At the Falls of the Niagara we met the enemy . . . — — Map (db m283720) HM
Adam Fralick, a descendent of a United Empire Loyalist family, watched as the tourist industry grew around the War of 1812 battlefield at Lundy’s Lane. In 1836, he purchased this property and built the Battle Ground Hotel. Later, in 1850, Fralick . . . — — Map (db m283721) HM
[Text on the West Side]:
Battle of Chippawa
5 July 1814
In memory of all those who fought on this ground, many of whom are buried nearby,
and to commemorate the peace that has prevailed between Canada and the . . . — — Map (db m49393) HM
On this site was fought
The Battle of Chippawa
July 5, 1814.
Preservation of the Battleground
was made possible by
The Niagara Parks Commission
with the cooperation of
Frank and Mildred Branscombe,
River Realty . . . — — Map (db m49460) HM
Here, on 5 July 1814, an American army under Major-General Jacob Brown launched the last major invasion of Canada during the War of 1812. The Americans defeated a British and Canadian force commanded by Major-General Phineas Riall consisting of . . . — — Map (db m49050) HM
Facing east from this spot, you can look out over
the Chippawa Battlefield where, on July 5, 1814 during
the War of 1812, an invading American army defeated
a British force. Both armies consisted of regulars,
militia and Native warriors. The . . . — — Map (db m277891) HM
This was the site of the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. On the afternoon of 25th July, 1814, Lieutenant-General Gordon Drummond with about 2800 men engaged the invading American army which had recently been victorious at Chippawa. . . . — — Map (db m279198) HM
The Battle of Lundy’s Lane was a turning point in the War of 1812-14. While British Reinforcements began arriving in North America following the defeat of Napoleon in Europe, the Americans were pushing to gain control of the Niagara Peninsula. In . . . — — Map (db m283707) HM
The Battle of Lundy’s Lane was a turning point in the War of 1812-14. While British reinforcements began arriving in North America following the defeat of Napoleon in Europe, the Americans were pushing to gain control of the Niagara Peninsula with . . . — — Map (db m283713) HM
Following the close of the War of 1812, because both sides claimed victory here, the battlefield became a popular tourist destination. For many decades, veterans of the battle were available to conduct personal tours. In 1845, the first of five . . . — — Map (db m283722) HM
In commemoration of
the bicentennial of the
Battle of Lundy’s Lane
Remembering sacrifices
made on both sides
and celebrating
200 years of peace — — Map (db m283709) WM
On June 1, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain.
Niagara was a focal point and for three years the residents of Niagara Falls
lived in a war zone. American invaders, British soldiers, local militia and
First Nations warriors . . . — — Map (db m282206) HM WM
The Niagara River supports hundreds of fish, amphibian,
reptile, bird, and mammal species, many of which are
rare or at-risk. The Niagara River has one of the most
diverse freshwater fish populations in Canada, with at
least . . . — — Map (db m283751) HM
"It is further agreed that the waters herein defined as boundary waters and waters flowing across the boundary shall not be polluted on either side to the injury of health or property of the other."
In the late 1790's the river flowed swiftly around these islands. The Bridgewater Mills, a water powered saw and grist mill and an iron foundry, where the first bar iron was made in Canada, were located here. The Mills were burned by the retreating . . . — — Map (db m53402) HM
In the early evening of July 25th, 1814, the British commander, Lt. General Gordon Drummond stood on this hilltop. Having just received intelligence that an American force was marching northward in this direction along the Portage Road, he realized . . . — — Map (db m283708) HM
The British Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada
R. Nathaniel Dett Memorial Chapel built 1836
10:30 am
A national historic site
For information (905) 358-9957 — — Map (db m279183) HM
Following the capture of his artillery by the Americans, Lt. General Drummond and his troops retreated from their defensive position on the height of land in the cemetery to this area on the north side of the hill. Starting before 10 p.m. and . . . — — Map (db m283710) HM
In 1786 John Burch, a United Empire Loyalist, constructed a water-powered grist and sawmill on this site. He was the first to use the waters on the west bank of the Niagara River for industrial purposes. The mills were burned by the retreating . . . — — Map (db m274945) HM
The cut stone markers are the ends of a buried steel trestle that carried the tracks of the Niagara Falls Park and River Railway. It spanned the ravine created by Bowman’s Creek which eroded the soft glacial debris of the buried gorge of a . . . — — Map (db m283682) HM
Born into slavery in Logan County in what is now West Virginia U.S.A. Plato and several friends used the Underground Railroad to reach Canada in 1856, settling in Niagara Falls. He became a popular and respected businessman, as well as an active . . . — — Map (db m283725) HM
In memory of Lt. Col. Cecil Bishopp who died of wounds received during the raid on Black Rock, New York, July 11, 1813 during the War of 1812. He was buried in this cemetery on July 17, 1813. In 1846 Bishopp’s two sisters erected this memorial in . . . — — Map (db m283726) HM
“If the captain wants me, he may come himself and if he does I will shoot him.”
With these words, Charles Green refused induction into the N. Jersey rebel militia. Imprisoned, he escaped and joined the “King’s Rangers” a . . . — — Map (db m75879) HM
On these fields and the surrounding woods 4,000 American, British, Canadian and Native forces fought the first major battle of the Niagara campaign of 1814. When the last shots died away on Samuel Street's farm, more than 800 lay dead and . . . — — Map (db m309272) HM
At dawn 5 July 1814, parties of Canadian-Militia and British allied Native Warriors scouted the American camp. They began sniping from the bushes on the north side of Street's Creek and this continued throughout the morning. Around noon, General . . . — — Map (db m49399) HM
Major General Phineas Riall, the British commander, had repaired the bridge over the Chippawa and ordered his own Regular light infantry, the local Canadians of the 2nd Lincoln Militia and a force of Native Warriors, to clear out the now scattered . . . — — Map (db m49400) HM
British General Riall was convinced that the greater part of Brown's army was still surrounding Fort Erie. He did not know the Fort had surrendered and he was facing the entire U.S. division. Still, the number of men deployed on both sides was . . . — — Map (db m49402) HM
As the battle raged, more American artillery deployed to the middle of the plain between the 11th U.S. and the lone 25th U.S. company, less than 100 meters (109 yards) from the British line. General Brown then led Ripley's brigade across Street's . . . — — Map (db m49403) HM
The Aftermath. In the days following the battle, General Brown's victorious troops advanced another 25 kilometers (18 miles) north to Fort George before retiring back to Niagara Falls when more British troops arrived in the area. They met the . . . — — Map (db m49404) HM
The Chippawa Post Office sign was installed in the outer wall of the
Post Office in 1951, the year our Post Office was opened. The Post
Office, on the corner of Willoughby Drive(then Church St.) and
Cummington Square South was a meeting place for . . . — — Map (db m277729) HM
Church of St. John the Evangelist
One of the province's oldest Anglican churches, St. John's
was begun in 1825, during the pastorate of the Reverend
William Leeming, and consecrated three years later. It was
erected under the . . . — — Map (db m277922) HM
A frame church was built here following the arrival in 1820 of an Anglican missionary, the Reverend William Leeming. It was burned on the night of September 12-13, 1839, by supporters of William Lyon Mackenzie who crossed the Niagara River from New . . . — — Map (db m277911) HM
As early as 1795, a small log church, used by a number of denominations, was on top of this hill. Destroyed during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane on July 25, 1814, it was not replaced until 1819 when a combination church and schoolhouse was constructed . . . — — Map (db m283920) HM
English: Commemorating National Day For Truth and Reconciliation in 2022
On these grounds on September 30, 2022, Phyllis Webstad (Northern Secwepemc, Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation), whose story inspired Orange . . . — — Map (db m308641) HM
On the night of December 29-30, 1837, some 60 volunteers acting on the orders of Col. Allen Napier MacNab, and commanded by Capt. Andrew Drew, R.N., set out from Chippawa in small boats to capture the American steamer "Caroline". That vessel, which . . . — — Map (db m282949) HM
The national hero of the Philippines visited the aweing magnificence of Niagara
Falls and paused near this spot on May 12, 1888. Born on June 19, 1861, Rizal was
a doctor, poet, writer, educator, linguist, and inventor. He authored the . . . — — Map (db m284603) HM
Dr. Jose Rizal
(1861 - 1896)
The national hero of the Philippines visited this magnificent falls and paused between the two rocks on May 12, 1888. — — Map (db m284607) HM
Established around 1795, Drummond Hill Cemetery is among
the oldest and most historic burial grounds in the Niagara
Peninsula. Here rest many of Niagara Falls' pioneer families
and early community builders, including United Empire Loyalists
and . . . — — Map (db m282295) HM
Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church Present during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, a former church once sat at the north east end of the cemetery. Built in 1887 by A.J. Lowell, the current church was then modernized in 1961. Captain Abraham Hull & . . . — — Map (db m283921) HM
In 1852 this was the site of the Ebenezer religious community of 800 people. It had log houses, a wharf, store, blacksmith shop, sawmill, woolen mill, flour mill, tannery, cabinet shop and a communal dining hall. Their best known product was high . . . — — Map (db m282953) HM
Here rests, in the hope of a joyful resurrection, the mortal remains of Edgeworth Ussher, Esq., whose devotion to his sovereign and exertions in the cause of his country at a critical period of the history of Canada, marked him out as an object for . . . — — Map (db m75852) HM WM
English: Environmental Stewardship at Niagara Parks
As part of its mandate to protect the natural heritage along the Niagara River corridor, environmental stewardship has been a foundational and enduring priority . . . — — Map (db m308623) HM
“ In the centre the repeated and determined attacks of the enemy were met by the 89th Regiment, the detachments of the Royals and King’s and the Light Company of the 41st, with the most perfect steadiness and intrepid gallantry, and the enemy . . . — — Map (db m283715) HM
The Floral Clock at Queenston was built by Ontario Hydro in 1950. The idea to build the attraction came from Dr. Richard Lankaster Heam, Hydro’s General Manager and Chief Engineer at the time. While preparing for a business trip to England, Mr. . . . — — Map (db m279199) HM
The fortifications which stood on this site were built in 1791 to protect the southern terminus of the Niagara portage road, and serve as a forwarding depot for government supplies. Known also as Fort Welland, the main structure consisted of a log . . . — — Map (db m49164) HM
In 1792-94 a village grew up near Fort Chippawa on Chippawa Creek at the end of the new portage road from Queenston. In 1793 the creek was renamed the Welland River, but the village, where a post-office was opened before 1801, remained "Chippawa". . . . — — Map (db m54124) HM
The Ontario Power Generating Station gate house is erected over
six-metre-diameter conduits which carry water 1.8km to the plant
located on the river's edge, just downstream of the Falls. This
generating station, commissioned in 1905, was the . . . — — Map (db m277726) HM
Founded in 1904 in a basement room across the street,
Gay Brothers Bakery constructed this building three
years later. It was used until the bakery closed in 1958.
A widely known business for over half a century, Gay
Brothers also had a candy . . . — — Map (db m282275) HM
The Niagara Gorge provides a glimpse of over 400
million years of natural history. The layers of limestone,
sandstones, and shale were created over millions of
years when these lands were covered by a tropical sea.
The . . . — — Map (db m283745) HM
The haulage road trail is a former transportation route used by Ontario Power Generation (Ontario Hydro) for the construction of the Sir Adam Beck No. 2 power plant in the 1950's. A memorial cairn is located along this trail to commemorate the . . . — — Map (db m282318) HM
In many ways, the atmosphere surrounding the tourist area of Niagara Falls has not changed very much in almost 200 years. Since the mid-1800s tourism operators began creating "amusements" for visitors to the Falls, stretching all the . . . — — Map (db m284058) HM
Early on the morning of July 26th, 1814, Lieutenant-General Sir Gordon Drummond awaited another attack on the Lundy's Lane hill near Niagara Falls. Throughout the previous night, this hill had been taken and retaken in the bloodiest, most hard . . . — — Map (db m279195) HM
On the evening of July 25, 1814, Col. James Miller, commander of the 21st US Infantry Regiment, was asked if his regiment could silence the seven British guns that had been holding the attacking American Army at bay for several hours. Miller replied . . . — — Map (db m283724) HM
200 yards north west of the highest point was situated the largest Indian Ossuary yet discovered in the Province. First discovered in 1828. Bones and sand removed in 1908. — — Map (db m75853) HM
200 y'ds N west on the highest point was situated the largest Indian Ossuary yet discovered in the province. First discovered about 1820. Bones and sand removed in 1908. — — Map (db m282809) HM
Within Indigenous cultures, the power of water has traditionally been revered and honoured for its ability to provide sustenance, healing, and transportation. Among the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek of this region, water is central to . . . — — Map (db m283730) HM
Indigenous History along the Niagara River
Archaeological evidence shows that Indigenous peoples have lived within the Niagara region for some 13,000 years. The first people who Europeans encountered here were the Neutral Nation. . . . — — Map (db m283732) HM
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
1990-2020
International Construction Program
The adjacent stone monument commemorates the visit of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to view the site of the Rainbow Bridge on June 7, . . . — — Map (db m283702) HM
The inukshuk (pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK) means “in the image of man.” These magnificent lifelike figures of stone erected by the Inuit people are unique to the Canadian Arctic. The traditional purpose of an Inukshuk was to act as a . . . — — Map (db m282162) HM
Jack "JG" Walker started
working at Walker Brothers
in 1926 straight out of High
School. Three years later he
took over the business after
his twin brother, Norris,
was tragically killed in an
accident at the quarry and
caused his father to . . . — — Map (db m278596) HM
Chippawa - Niagara Falls - Canada
proudly honours one of its native sons
- James Cameron -
for his "distinguished contributions to
the arts of filmmaking".
Our community salutes this talented
visionary and masterful . . . — — Map (db m284588) HM
This structure was erected as a tribute to James N. Allan, who served as chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission from 1967 to 1986. Mr. Allan's dedication to the preservation and enhancement of the Niagara Parks Commission will always be remembered. — — Map (db m277615) HM
Cuban poet and patriot who sang to Niagara and, as José Martí said, awakened “an ever-burning passion for freedom” in the hearts of all Cubans.
Niagara
(fragments)
Thou . . . — — Map (db m283541) HM
K. Matt Broman, the first superintendent of the N.P.C. School Of Horticulture 1936 to 1943, laid out the basic design for the school campus with its various gardens and impressive vistas, including the Rose Garden where this fountain is located. He . . . — — Map (db m277612) HM
Laura Ingersoll was born in Massachusetts, USA, on
13 September 1775 and came with her family to Queenston,
Upper Canada (now Ontario), where she later married James Secord.
They moved to Chippawa when James was appointed
Collector of Customs. . . . — — Map (db m277915) HM
[Front Side of the Monument]:
To perpetuate
the name and fame of
Laura Secord
who walked alone nearly 20
miles by a circuitous difficult
and perilous route, through woods
and swamps and over miry . . . — — Map (db m49694) HM
Laura Ingersoll Secord resided at this Chippawa home for 27 years. A heroine of the War of 1812, Mrs. Secord in the summer of 1813, walked 19 miles through swamp and bush from Queenston to Decew Falls to warn the British of an impending American . . . — — Map (db m277880) HM
This maple tree contributed by the Niagara Falls Branch United Nations Association In Canada in co-operation with the Niagara Parks Commission commemorates the life and work of
Lester Bowles Pearson
C.C., O.B.E., M.A., D.C.L.,
1897 - 1972 . . . — — Map (db m277621) HM
Lilac Garden
Gift of American Rotarians
New York State Rotary Clubs District 709
In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary
Founding of the Dominion of Canada
1867 - 1967 — — Map (db m277608) HM
{The west/city marker side, in English:}
Born and educated in Belgium, Hennepin was ordained a Recollet (Franciscan) friar in France. He was an adventurer at heart and undertook priestly duties in several European countries . . . — — Map (db m35487) HM
In celebration of the City of Niagara Falls Centennial, and the 190th Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, fought on July 25, 1814. These limestone panels were created to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the battle. Let us remember . . . — — Map (db m49739) HM
Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Gateway Commemorated on July 25th, 2014 on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane (1814 – 2014) The City of Niagara Falls acknowledges the generous contribution made by the following partners Government of . . . — — Map (db m283723) HM
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Lyon's Creek Cemetery
History
Original property of Captain Henry Buchner
First Known Burial Joanna, wife of Henry Buchner April 3, 1820 at 55 years of age
A Methodist Church was . . . — — Map (db m284562) HM
History
Captain Henry Buchner settled the area in 1778.
The adjacent building, formerly a Methodist Church,
was founded on the property in 1808 on land
donated by Peter Buchner.
The White Oak, which was approximately 58 years
old in . . . — — Map (db m284563) HM
This large block, built by Fred McClive, was one of
the City's first multiple use buildings. It housed
stores, offices, and apartments on separate floors
and had a bowling alley and billard parlour in the
basement. It was purchased by merchant . . . — — Map (db m282271) HM
Paisley Janvary-Pool Pathway
This section of the Millennium Recreational Trail is named in honour of Paisley
Janvary-Pool for her many years of dedicated service to the City of Niagara Falls,
September 2011.
Paisley Janvary-Pool, . . . — — Map (db m284619) HM
The British used Navy Island from 1761 to 1764 as a shipyard in which to build the first British decked vessels to sail the upper lakes. These were essential in maintaining the supply lines westward during Pontiac's uprising, 1763-4. Thereafter the . . . — — Map (db m49052) HM
These control works were built and are operated under the direction of the International Joint Commission of the United States and Canada for the preservation and enhancement of the Beauty of Niagara Falls pursuant to the Treaty of 1950 — — Map (db m277728) HM
[ English ]
Niagara Falls Internment Camp
During Canada's first national internment operations of 1914-1920, thousands of Ukrainians and other
Europeans were imprisoned as "enemy aliens" in 24 camps across Canada. This . . . — — Map (db m277679) HM
The Niagara River Recreation Trail at this point is laid along the former double-track roadbed of the Niagara Falls Park and River Railway. From 1892 to 1932, before there was an auto route along the gorge, this electric railway carried millions of . . . — — Map (db m283679) HM
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