Battle of Chippawa - Self-Guided Historical Tour

The Battle of Chippawa, fought on July 5th 1814, was the opening engagement of the Niagara campaign of 1814, the longest and bloodiest military operation of the War of 1812.

Niagara Parks acquired the site of the Battle of Chippawa in 1995 and has preserved 121 hectares (300 acres) of this pristine battlefield, the last remaining site from the War of 1812. A self-guided walking tour helps retrace the events of the battle.

Year-round
Approximate Duration
30 min.
(varies)
Accessible
Free Parking
Self-guided Tour

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Battle of 1812

The Battle of Chippawa took place on the fields of Samuel Street's farm near the banks of the Niagara River. It began when a British, Canadian and aboriginal force of about 2,000 men, under Major-General Phineas Riall, attacked an invading American army of about 3,500 men under Major-General Jacob Brown. The fighting started early in the morning and lasted until nearly six o'clock in the evening. When it was over, the British were forced to withdraw and the Americans won the day. Three weeks later, however, the invaders were turned back at the bloody battle of Lundy's Lane, fought on 25 July, 1814.

Memorial Cairn

This focal point is dedicated to the regiments and First Nations warriors who fought in the battle and commemorates the peace that has prevailed between Canada and the United States since that time. The monument is constructed of dolomite limestone donated by Fort Niagara (Youngstown, New York), another key site in the War of 1812.

Revisit the past

Chippawa Battlefield, Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

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Battle of 1812

Memorial Cairn

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