Military Memorials
Our cemeteries are home to deeply meaningful tributes to the brave people who served our country. These are powerful reminders of their sacrifice, ensuring their memory lives on for generations to come. We invite you to visit these sites, reflect on their significance, and pay your respects.
Remembrance Day ceremony
Ceremony details are posted on our Cemetery Events page.
Visit our memorials
In honour of those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who continue to serve in the pursuit of peace and security.
These memorials also recognize the unwavering support and sacrifices of military families, whose strength, resilience, and dedication are integral to the service of those who wear the uniform.
Fields of Honour
Fairview Cemetery is home to two Fields of Honour where approximately 200 veterans and war dead are laid to rest. Each veteran’s resting place is marked with a uniform headstone, standing in alignment as a symbol of unity and honour. The areas are beautifully landscaped, with ceremonial Vimy Oak trees and flag gardens, making them peaceful places to visit and reflect.
Korean War Memorial
Located at Fairview Cemetery, the Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument commemorates the Korean and Canadian forces that fought united in the battles of the Korean War.
Over 27,791 Canadians fought during the Korean War (1950-1953), and an additional 7,000 fought in the U.S. peacekeeping missions in Korea.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Located at Fairview Cemetery. A lasting tribute to an unidentified veteran who gave their life in service to Canada.
Flanked by the Canadian and Union Jack flags, the monument stands on a raised crypt, offering a dignified and highly visible tribute. Two Vimy Oak trees, grown from acorns collected at Vimy Ridge, were planted nearby, dedicated to the memory of veterans and members of Legion Branch 479.
Each year, during Royal Canadian Legion Week in September, a special parade to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honours this individual and all who served.
Afghan War Memorial
Located at Fairview Cemetery. The Afghanistan Memorial was dedicated on November 11, 2025.
This memorial features a bronze casting created from photographs of a Niagara Falls resident who served during the Afghanistan mission. It commemorates the people who participated in Canadian military operations in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2014.
Peacekeeper Memorial
Located at Fairview Cemetery. The Peacekeeper Memorial was dedicated on November 11, 2025.
This memorial honours all Canadians who have served in international peacekeeping, stabilization, and security operations under the auspices of the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since 1947. It recognizes their commitment to peace, international cooperation, and global security.
Contact Us
City of Niagara Falls
Fairview Cemetery
4501 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
Canada
905-356-7521 ext. 5224
cemeteries@niagarafalls.ca