Unveiling the City's first Veterans' Crosswalks at two locations

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls will unveil the City’s first Veterans’ Crosswalks at two locations this month:

Stanley Avenue at the Fairview Cemetery Entrance
Thursday, October 9
12:30 p.m.

Main Street at Cummington Square West in Chippawa
Tuesday, October 14
12:00 p.m.
Followed by a small reception hosted by the Chippawa Legion

About the Niagara Falls Veterans' Crosswalk

On June 17, 2025, Council passed a motion directing staff to investigate and report back on the feasibility, design, cost, and suitable and prominent locations for the installation of a Veterans Memorial Crosswalk or alternative. Following this direction, staff have reviewed plausible locations and designs with members of the two Legion Branches serving the Niagara Falls Veterans, including Chippawa Branch #396 and A.C. McCallum Branch #479.

The City of Niagara Falls has two Legion Branches, and so two Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks will be installed. Following a scan of the City to identify prominent locations, within the vicinity of local veteran memorials and landmarks, the following two locations have been selected:

Fairview Cemetery

The entrance to Fairview Cemetery is on Stanley Avenue, opposite Maple Street. Fairview Cemetery's Field of Honour features a Cenotaph, Memorial Plaques, and the Tomb and Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, a monument dedicated to all those who gave their lives and services in the name of their country. The City's annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Cemetery, as well.

Cummington Square

This public square features a War Memorial honouring Chippawa residents who served and gave their lives in service during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The proposed location is at the adjacent intersection of Main Street and Cummington Square West/Willoughby Drive, within the west crosswalk that leads to Cummington Square.

For more information, contact:
Jessica Petrella
Recreation, Culture & Facilities Administrator
City of Niagara Falls
(905) 356-7521 ext. 3349
jpetrella@niagarafalls.ca