With meticulously manicured parkland and gardens, Queenston Heights is a must for your itinerary when visiting Niagara. Access spectacular views of the Niagara River from accessible and safe venueBrock’s Monument at Queenston Heights is located 15 minutes north of Niagara Falls on the Niagara Parkway. Battle of Queenston Heights Photo Gallery
Category: Historical Niagara
Niagara Ontario Canada has wonderfuly rich and diverse historical background.
Hopkins Tomb Oakwood Cemetery
The Tomb of Samuel Hopkins, 1822-1899, is located in Oakwood Cemetery on Lakeshore Road West just past Quarry Road Port Colborne. As a point of interest, professional NHL Hockey player Ted ‘Teeder’ Kennedy, December 12, 1925 – August 14, 2009 is also buried in Oakwood Cemetery. There seems to be conflicting information on Samuel Hopkins […]
Chippawa Battlefield Park
This monument was erected at Chippawa Battlefield Park to honour the fallen who fought in the Battle of Chippawa on July 5, 1814. Every year on July 5th a memorial service is held at the historic park to commemorate the battle.