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    William Hamilton Merritt Memorial - Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

    William Hamilton Merritt Memorial

    4.0(1 review)
    0.1 km

    This statue and monument are located next to the bridge in Merritt Park. of William Hamilton…read moreMerritt in St. Catharines, Ontario, stands as a tribute to this influential figure in Canadian history. Merritt, known as the "Father of Canadian Transportation," played a pivotal role in the development of the Welland Canal, which was crucial for bypassing the Niagara Falls and facilitating navigation between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The statue captures Merritt's legacy and the inscription highlights his contributions to the region's infrastructure and his service as a member of Parliament and the Legislative Council. The nearby marker reads in English, "A pioneer in the field of transportation, Merritt was born in Bedford, New York and settled at Twelve Mile Creek (St. Catharines) with his Loyalist family in 1796. He served with the provincial cavalry during the War of 1812, then operated mercantile and milling enterprises here. Primarily responsible for the construction of the first Welland Canal (1824-33). Merritt worked tirelessly to promote this ambitious venture, both by raising funds and by enlisting government support. During his long tenure in the Legislative Assembly (1832-60) he championed freer trade policies and various transportation projects. In particular he advocated building a comprehensive system of canals and railways linking inland waters with the ocean, a scheme which foreshadowed the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway over 100 years later." It is in French on the reverse. The inscription on the statue reads, "This Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt has been erected by his grandson William Hamilton Merritt of the City of Toronto, son of William Hamilton Merritt Jr. of St. Catharines, as a tribute to the father of Canadian transportation who through initiatory steps in first waterways and railways earned that title." [Review 2078 of 2024 - 189 in Ontario - 23097 overall]

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    William Hamilton Merritt Memorial - Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

    Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

    William Hamilton Merritt Memorial - Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

    Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

    William Hamilton Merritt Memorial - Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

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    Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt, St. Catharines, Ontario

    Anglican Church Historical Marker - Anglican Church Historical Marker, St. Catharines

    Anglican Church Historical Marker

    3.0(1 review)
    0.1 km

    Located in a parking lot against some greenery, this marker points out something that was and is no…read morelonger. It's next to the beautiful Burgoyne Bridge. The marker reads, "On this site stood the Anglican chapel, St. Catharines (1795 - 1836), the first public building in the community. The name St. Catharines became associated with the community and the church. By 1797 a log school house was situated just east of this spot. The Parish included a cemetery and a parsonage. An assignment to the church dated Feb. 17, 1796 is the first documented use of the City's name and records the names of the 44 heads of the community's founding families and others from the surrounding area. "John Backhouse, John Hayner, Jacob Dittrick, Abraham Clendenin, Benjamin Froilick, Henry Smith, Zackariah Hayner, Richard Hayner, Albert Hayner, Adam Haynes, Cornelius Follock, John Decow, Robert Campbell, John Turney, John Brown, William Day, Obediah Hopkins, Peter Hopkins, Asa Waterhouse, John Willson Senr., Hugh Willson, John Kelly, Jonathan Nunn, George Couke, Jacob Upper, Anthony Upper, Petter Wever, George Houver, Stephen Seburn, Philip Metler, Andrew Hanseler, Jacob Bowman, George Keefer, Michael Teattor, Jacob Ball Jr., George Hartsell, John Stevens, Adam Hutt, John Dennis, John Bessey, James Newkirk, Francis Wever, Robert Bessey, Jabish Bessey." The marker was erected in 1996 by the St. Catharines Bicentennial Committee. It is not easy to spot, with bronze raised lettering on a brown sign. But it's there. [Review 1487 of 2024 - 164 in Ontario - 22510 overall]

    Morningstar Mill

    Morningstar Mill

    4.0(1 review)
    5.1 km

    I only had an hour to explore Morningstar Mill but I'm glad I made a stop. I just happened to be…read morein Canada the same weekend the mill was running (It only operates about three times a year but is a nice place regardless). It's a small place and guests are able to explore the mill, see the process of grain made into flour, tour the home and barns and there's even a little trail. I saw a number of photographers there also, capturing family portraits. (I believe you have to have permission for this). I'm from the Midwest but had never seen a mill in operation. Never one to miss an experience, I hopped into each building to watch the process, ask questions of the volunteers and even brought a small sack of flour home (they did question me at the airport). I'm not sure if tours are provided, but if asked, the volunteers are eager to explain a few things. This is especially great for families with children who are of the age to understand the milling process and it's even cooler you can take some flour home and make something together. Worth a trip, especially if it's in operation! You could easily spend a couple hours or more exploring. A great Fall family excursion for sure. Morningstar Mill is a small, rural industrial heritage site owned by the City of St. Catharines and operated in partnership with the Friends of Morningstar Mill. It features a working grist mill built in 1872, a turbine shed, a sawmill, a blacksmith and carpentry shop and the historic home of the Morningstar family. The Mill provides a rare glimpse back in time to when moving water was used to mechanically grind grain into flour. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged. Check the website for up to date information on milling and tour schedules. Decew Falls are also nearby, as are many beautiful areas, vineyards and I stayed at Omi's Hause, a gem of a bed and breakfast just a few minutes away!

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    St. Catharines Cenotaph - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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