Memorial Clock Tower of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Cute little town. Feels like Frankenmuth, MI!

If you are staying on any hotel on or near the Niagara on the Lake area, you have to walk down this street and enjoy all the nice and cute shopping stores, restaurants, and simply hanging out there.

The Memorial Clock Tower of Niagara-on-the-Lake is just as stunning as it appears in the pictures. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. The surrounding area is perfect for a leisurely walk and taking in the charming vibe of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Memorial Clock Tower is a charming landmark that pays tribute to the fallen soldiers. Standing tall in the heart of town, its elegant design and intricate details make it a sight to behold. The clock tower's historical significance, coupled with its central location, adds to the town's charm. A visit to this memorial is a poignant reminder of sacrifice and a must-see attraction in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

This clock tower looks nice from the outside. It's worth the picture

I love this little village as our guide called it. Very quaint with lots of neat stores and restaurants to go with amazing views of the water. I wish I had more time there to explore and go in more shops. The clock tower was a nice touch too.

Beautiful landmark in the middle of town. Easy to get pics and easy to see from every angle.

The Memorial Clock Tower or Cenotaph was built as a memorial to the town residents who were killed in action during the First World War. It is a unique structure, designed by Charles, M.Wilmott, a noted Toronto architect and Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC).Towards the end of WW1 many prominent Niagara citizens felt that a memorial was a fitting tribute to their fallen friends and neighbors who fought so valiantly during the Great War. A committee 27 people were formed, chaired by J.M. Mussen, who would later become mayor and it was decided that a memorial could be erected at a cost of $8,000.00.The newly formed committee had its opponents. James Maphee, Mayor at the time objected to the plan stating that he would rather see a new hospital built at a cost of $10,000.00. A new sports park and a new high school were also proposed. On June 28th, 1920 the matter was put to a vote and the townspeople decided with 316 votes for a clock tower, 237 votes for the new hospital, 72 votes for a traditional memorial, 4 votes for a new sports park and only three votes for a new school.The Memorial Clock Tower was unveiled on June 3, 1922, giving the town the distinction of being the only community in Canada to have a war memorial in the center of its main street.

Great tourist as area, little old town, house drawn ride.

Niagara on the lake is a very beautiful and quaint town. It has a lot of restaurants, and very unique shops. It is mostly pay parking, but there is plenty of parking too choose from. There is also a lot of history and many really nice Victorian style homes. The lake is nearby and you can easily find a lot of green space for picnics.