Oct 15, 2022
Queenston Heights Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
210th Anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights
210th Anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights
Join us in commemorating the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights. Watch a captivating reenactment of the march to Queenston Heights from Fort George and be transported to the first major battle of the War of 1812.
Fought in October 1812, the Battle of Queenston Heights marked an essential moment in the emergence of a fledgling country whose borders and character were being tested and defined.
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Queenston Heights Park
Nestled high atop the Niagara Escarpment, Queenston Heights Park combines leisure and history in one scenic location. At the entrance to this historic park, see the grand carpet bedding displays that surround both the Brock and Laura Secord Monuments.
Brock’s Monument
Brock’s monument was built in 1853 and designed by William Thomas in a Neoclassical design. Made of Queenston limestone, the monument features a 16-foot statue of Major General Sir Isaac Brock who was killed in the Battle of Queenston Heights in October 1812. He was considered the founding hero of Upper Canada. The monument was unveiled in 1859.
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