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Since 1953, when the "Ontario Provincial Plaque Program" started, more than 1,300 plaques have been erected throughout the province of Ontario. 42 provincial plaques across the province commemorate Franco-Ontarian heritage.
- 387 Provincial plaques across Ontario commemorate people that have helped shape the province's history.
- Every year, the 'Ontario Heritage Foundation' erects new and interesting provincial plaques.
Expanded Description:
--- The range of subjects commemorated is impressive, – from mining rushes to the invention of the socket head screw … from the typhus epidemic of 1847 to the discovery of insulin … from the oldest wooden lighthouse on the Canadian shore of Lake Erie to the Knesseth Israel Synagogue in Toronto ... from the Icelandic settlement in Kinmount to the Japanese-Canadian road camps … from Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Ross Tubman to War of 1812 heroine Laura Ingersoll Secord. Popular culture is also well represented – "Jumbo" marks the spot where a beloved circus elephant died; "Beautiful Joe" commemorates an internationally successful novel about a dog; Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae is celebrated for his famous poem "In Flanders Field."
(ref:Ontario Heritage Trust)

The history of Ontario, like its geography and its people, is vast and varied.
Whenever you drive the highways, hike the countryside or stroll through your own neighbourhood, there might be a piece of history to be memorialized by one of these markers or plaques.
The program is distinguished by its ROYAL BLUE and GOLD markers emblazoned with the 'Provincial Coat-of-Arms'.




Sample photographs above are as suggestions on how to post your 'Waymark Page' submission


------------- "Ontario" yours to discover.------------

  • This is a link to a DIRECTORY for COUNTIES, DISTRICTS and REGIONS of the Province.

  • -----also a link to 1109 listings for "Ontario Heritage Foundation"

  • Instructions for Posting a Ontario Provincial Plaques Waymark:

    To submit a "Ontario Provincial Plaque" Waymark, all that is required is to post a large legible photo of the whole Historic Plaque, taken by you, with the description and an additional photo of the area with the 'Plaque' of the - Historical or Archaeological Site - as of now. If this is a bi-lingual plaque both language sides (or plaques) must be submitted.
  • If the 'Plaque' is not clearly legible the text must be quoted on your Waymark page as well.
  • List the full name of the 'Historic Plaque' heading in "UPPER CASE" with quotation marks.
  • ...and don't mess up the photo with a GPS on it as I want to be able to read the whole 'Plaque' or your 'Waymark' won't be accepted.
  • This is a link to a DIRECTORY for COUNTIES, DISTRICTS and REGIONS of the Province.
  • Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:
    A "Visited" only remark, will be deleted.
    No Waymark owner "Visits" allowed when setting up the Waymark.
    Subsequent visits, at another time with photo are acceptable.
    NOTE: All photos must include the 'O.H.P.Plaque' at its location to qualify for a "Visited"
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    Variables:
    • Address or location of plaque
    • Physical location of plaque
    • "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque"
    • A web-site for more details.
    • Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque"
    • This 'Plaque' describes
    • Condition of sign
    • Is this a bilingual sign?
    • What is the second/third language?
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    A plaque describing an important abolitionist meeting, at a church which is still active to this day

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bon Echo

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 5/16/2013

    last visited: never

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    A plaque describing the contributions of an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher and lawyer

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bon Echo

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 5/15/2013

    last visited: never

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    This plaque commemorates the founding of the Ontario Agricultural College in 1874.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bon Echo

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 3/24/2013

    last visited: never

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    Ontario Historic Plaque outlining the life of Daniel Fowler of Amherst Island.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 2/25/2013

    last visited: never

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    OHP relating the life and exploits of Asa Turner, a pioneering Baptist Minister in Eastern Ontario.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 1/11/2013

    last visited: never

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    Oddly located plaque in Toronto

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 1/9/2013

    last visited: never

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    Plaque denoting the history of iron ore smelting in the Marmora region in the early 19th century.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 11/19/2012

    last visited: never

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    Plaque Describing the 19th century Lang Mill in Lang, ON

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 11/19/2012

    last visited: never

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    This Ontario Provincial Plaque is on the Trans Canada Highway 17 at a roadside stop beside Little Joe Lake about 23.5 miles west of Vermilion Bay and about 38 miles east of Kenora.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Peter and Gloria

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 11/4/2012

    last visited: 7/12/2012

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    This plaque is located in Ladouceur Park on east side of South Street between St. Peter St and Centre St.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougandSandra

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 10/16/2012

    last visited: never

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    This plaque is located at 917 Lesperance Rd. in front of Tecumseh Town Hall.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougandSandra

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 10/16/2012

    last visited: never

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    The plaque is located in front of the First Baptist Church at 710 Puce Rd. Puce, Ontario.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougandSandra

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 10/16/2012

    last visited: never

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    Located at 6690 Tecumseh Rd. E in Stoney Point, Ontario.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougandSandra

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 10/14/2012

    last visited: never

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    A Provincial sign in Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Brighton Ontario describing the wreck of the schooner "Speedy".

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member petendot

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/30/2012

    last visited: 9/30/2012

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    Plaque on Guelph's Old City Hall

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/26/2012

    last visited: 11/10/2012

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    A plaque describing the founder of Guelph

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/19/2012

    last visited: never

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    This plaque is in tribute to John Sandfield Macdonald, Prime Minister of the Province of Canada from 1862 to 1864 and first Premier of Ontario from 1867 to 1871.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/18/2012

    last visited: never

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    The plaque is located in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, on the north side of Road 36 at street number 5425, 4 km west of Merlin Road (Road 7)

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Babushka_Qc

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/10/2012

    last visited: never

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    Homestead and burial place of the man who wrote the hymn "What a Friend We have in Jesus".

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Timo Explorer

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/5/2012

    last visited: 10/2/2012

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    Built in 1870, this court house continues to serve the Parry Sound region in judicial matters.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Timo Explorer

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/5/2012

    last visited: 10/2/2012

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    This marker is located near the main door on the east side of University College, facing Hart House Circle, at the University of Toronto.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 9/5/2012

    last visited: 5/31/2012

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    St. Mary's Church is the oldest remaining church in Middlesex County.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member allie_gator2006

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 7/29/2012

    last visited: never

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    This Ontario Provincial Plaque is one of two in front of Thunder Bay City Hall near Donald Street East and May Street South in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Peter and Gloria

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 7/20/2012

    last visited: 7/15/2012

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    This Ontario Provincial Plaque is one of two in front of Thunder Bay City Hall near Donald Street East and May Street South in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Peter and Gloria

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 7/20/2012

    last visited: 7/15/2012

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    This Ontario Provincial Plaque is in front of the Information Centre at Fort William Historical Park at the end of King Road off Broadway Avenue about 3 km west of Highway 61 near Thunder Bay, Ontario.

    posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Peter and Gloria

    location: Ontario, Canada

    date approved: 7/20/2012

    last visited: 7/14/2012

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