Queenston Heights

Its geography is a promontory formed where the escarpment is divided by the Niagara River.

Queenston Heights was the site of the War of 1812 Battle of Queenston Heights, where Major-General Sir Isaac Brock was killed in action in the defence of Upper Canada (now Ontario).

At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane Our brave fathers, side by side, For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear, Firmly stood and nobly died.

There are 235 stairs inside the monument, leading to a viewing area close to the top.

[1][2] Fort Drummond, also located at Queenston Heights, is separately recognized as a National Historic Site.