Warzone Niagara 4: Lundys Lane Battlefield

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The Soldier's Monument on Drummond hill Cemetery. This Obelisk commemorates the Battle of Lundy's lane and those who fell in it.

The Path through the Drummond Hill Cemetery. Laura Secord's tomb is located in this cemetary and Tours are available every weekend in the month of October.

A wider view of the Battlefield park. In addition to the park and monument, the Large Gate also commemorates the battle and is likely the most notable landmark of the site.

Battlefield Hotel Museum. This 1850's tavern was one of the major tourist destinations of it's time, as people would come to visit the Battlefield site.

General Description

The former site of the Lundy's Lane battlefield has been largely converted into Niagara Falls commercial space. The current site consists of a small park and cemetery, along with a monument, with a number of plaques interpreting the site. The Lundy's Lane Hotel Museum is open in the Summer, and on weekends in the fall. Graveyard tours are also available in October. Lundy's Lane is located in the heart of Niagara falls, Ontario, and is an ideal midway point for a tour.

Historical Attributes

The Battle of Lundy's lane happened after the capture of Queenston, Fort George, and Fort Erie, on 25 July 1814. By this time, the Americans controlled most of the Niagara Peninsula. It was the bloodiest battles of the war, with the Americans losing a massive number of troops. With fresh British reinforcements arriving from the Napoleonic front, the Americans retreated to Fort Erie.

Address

6151 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON
Canada L2G 1T4

Contact Information (Battle Ground Hotel Museum)

Phone:

(905) 358-5082

Hours (Battle Ground Hotel Museum)

Open for the Summer Season

Victoria Day Weekend - September 2
Friday- Sunday: 11am – 5pm
(closed from 2pm - 3pm during Battlefield Tours)

Closed during Winter

Accessiblilty

The Lundy's lane battlefield is relatively accessible, although the uneven walking paths in the cemetery may prove somewhat difficult to walk.

Additional Sources of Information

Graves, Donald E. "The Battle of Lundy's Lane."Canada's History, vol. 93, no. 3, 2014.

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