High Quality Trails in Niagara Region 1 - Moodie Lake Trial



The First Nations Peace Monument
 


The grass next to the monument
 


Moodie Lake
 


 

General Description

As the name implies, this trial follows Moodie Lake. It nears St. Catharines and Thorold, next to Brock University. The Trail is also part of the Bruce Trail, which runs from The First Nations Peace Heritage Park begins with a 4.5km, overall gentle hike that is suitable for hikers of all abilities.

Moodie Lake is a man-made reservoir built in 1904 and has provided a large amount of water for hydroelectric power generation. Due to its proximity to the lake, it is recommended that travelers visit from March to November to avoid the lake freezing over. In addition to fishing and mountain biking, it also helps tourists learn about the history of the area's First Nations people.

Recreational Features

Popular fishing location.

Historical Attributes

In 2017, Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal unveiled The First Nations Peace Monument here. The monument honors the First Nations soldiers who warned Laura Secord of an impending U.S. invasion during the War of 1812. At the same time, it demonstrates the tolerance of First Nations, the cycle of life, and the unity of Canadians.

In addition to the monument, Decou House is also next to Moodie lake, where Laura Secord came to report to the British on June 21, 1813, after a perilous journey of dozens of miles after overhearing the American campaign plans. This is the remains of the garrison of Lieutenant John DeCou, who was receiving intelligence at the time. General Brock was a frequent visitor to the house. The stone structure's remains were made into a historical monument in the 1950s and designated as such under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Ecological Attributes

Moodie Lake is a man-made reservoir built in 1904 and has provided a large amount of water for hydroelectric power generation. Due to its proximity to the lake, it is recommended that travelers visit from March to November to avoid the lake freezing over. In addition to fishing and mountain biking, it also helps tourists learn about the history of the area's First Nations people.


Address

​2370 Decew Rd
Fonthill, ON
Canada L0S 1E6

Contact Information

Phone: 905-468-0994 / 289-241-8236
Email: info@friendsoflaurasecord.com
Website: https://www.friendsoflaurasecord.com/category/in-the-news/indigenous-peace-monument/
Twitter: @LauraSecordWalk
Facebook: @FriendsofLauraSecord

Map


This point of interest is one of many on the GuideTags app –
a free digital interpretive guide that features thematic tours, routes, and discovery sessions,
and automatically tells geolocated stories about the places that surround us.
Download the app today, and start exploring!
Contact us if you would like to create your own content.
Report an error or inappropriate content.