Queenston
in Ontario, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
43.167 and -79.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 43° 10' 0" and W -79° 2' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:02 am and 7:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Queenston

Queenston in Ontario is a place in Canada about 227 mi (or 365 km) south-west of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Queenston is now 06:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Toronto with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports near Queenston, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Canada is Niagara District Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 8 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Buffalo, Lockport, Toronto, Albion and Batavia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

6°C (42 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

7°C (44 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SUPER 8 NIAGARA FALLS NORTH

Address
3,5 mi
4009 RIVER ROAD
L2E 3E4 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Red Coat Bed & Breakfast

Address
0,3 mi
5 Front Street South
L0S 1L0 Niagara-on-the-Lake
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Niagara Inn Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,5 mi
4300 Simcoe St.
L2E 1T6 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Glen Mhor Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,9 mi
5381 River Road
L2E 3H1 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vineyard Villa Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,8 mi
1418 East West Line
L0S1J0 Niagara-on-the-Lake
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Alexandrea Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,8 mi
5287 River Road
I2E3G9 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lion's Head Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,8 mi
5239 River Road
L2E 3G9 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Trillium Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,7 mi
5151 River Rd
L2E3G8 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Li-Li Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,5 mi
4637 Ellis St.
L2E 1H8 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chestnut Inn Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,5 mi
4983 River Road
L2E3G6 Niagara Falls
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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New Lewiston Museum gets Blessed

Published: November 24, 2008
Length: 34:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HistoricLewiston

The blessing and re-dedication took place on the 35th anniversary of the original museum dedication.


Fall fishing trip to New York state 2012

Published: October 17, 2012
Length: 28:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: FlyFishMap

Short video of our fantastic trip to New York state, Niagara region where we caught king salmon, steelhead, brown trout and rainbow trout using fly fishing and other fishing techniques. An...


Flames Through Lewiston 2011

Published: December 19, 2011
Length: 25:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Chris Budde

Thank you to the www.historiclewiston.org for the event description* The reenactment commemorates the attack on Lewiston on December 19, 1813, during the War of 1812, when British troops...


Jamie Holka Duo - Artpark - Lewiston, NY - 07/31/2012 - 1 of 2

Published: August 01, 2012
Length: 28:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: adhud8572

Jamie Holka Duo - Artpark - Lewiston, NY - 07/31/2012 - 1 of 2.


Peter Frampton - Artpark - Lewiston, NY 08/07/2012 - Do You Feel Like We Do - Part 1 of 2

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 54:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: adhud8572

Peter Frampton - Artpark - Lewiston, NY 08/07/2012 - Do You Feel Like We Do Part 1 of 2 - Nite Life Promotions.


The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 27:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Hoosier Tim's Travel Videos

Recorded June 25, 2012 This magical attraction features over 2000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest...


Wolfmaan's Bruce Trail Expedition 2009

Published: May 20, 2009
Length: 24:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Wolfmaan

Visit Wolfmaan on Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/wolfmaan - Hello! I'm the Wolfmaan and this is Luka. Thank you for viewing my video. Leaving in early June 2009, I am going to undertake an expeditio...


Our Adventure With Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 51:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MRFCSM

Took the ride on Whirlpool Jet Boat tours in Lewiston, NY on a hot day in early September. We are locals, never went before. What a thrill! Class 5 Rapids on a jet boat getting slammed with...


Gov't Mule 6-12-13: Black Dog tease

Published: June 26, 2013
Length: 28:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: stellablu477

Gov't Mule plays Artpark, Lewiston, N.Y. June 12, 2013. Warren Haynes, vocals, guitar Jorgen Carlsson, bass Matt Abts, drums Danny Louis, multi-instrumentalist.


LAURA SECORD COMMEMORATIVE WALK - Walk into history on June 22nd, 2013!

Published: April 05, 2013
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David T. Brown

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Queenston Heights

The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812 and resulted in a British victory. It took place on 13 October 1812, near Queenston, in the present-day province of Ontario. It was fought between United States regulars and New York militia forces led by Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer, and British regulars, Canadian militia and Mohawks led by Major General Isaac Brock, and Major General Roger Hale Sheaffe, who took command when Brock was killed.

Located at 43.1619, -79.0505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1812, 1812 in Canada, Battles of the War of 1812, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Queenston Heights

The Queenston Heights is a geographical feature of the Niagara Escarpment immediately above the village of Queenston, Ontario, Canada. Its geography is a promontory formed where the escarpment is divided by the Niagara River. The promontory forms a cliff face of approximately 100 m (approximately 300 ft). There are 235 stairs inside it, the stairs are very steep.

Located at 43.1601, -79.0522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Canadian military memorials and cemeteries, Geography of Niagara Region, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake, National Historic Sites in Ontario, Monuments and memorials in Ontario, Landforms on the National Historic Sites of Canada register, War of 1812 National Historic Sites of Canada

Queenston, Ontario

Queenston is a community located 5 km north of Niagara Falls, Ontario in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is bordered by Highway 405 and the Niagara River; its location on the Niagara Escarpment led to the establishment of the now-defunct Queenston Quarry in the area. Across the river and the American border is the village of Lewiston, New York. The two communities, and countries, are linked by the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.

Located at 43.165, -79.0558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Quarries in Canada, Surface mines in Canada

Lewiston, New York

Lewiston is a village in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Morgan Lewis, an early 19th-century governor of New York. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Village of Lewiston, NY (also known as Yehęwakwáʼthaʼ in Tuscarora) is within the Town of Lewiston. The Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park lies at its southern border.

Located at 43.1725, -79.0358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area, Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, Populated places in Niagara County, New York, Underground Railroad locations, Villages in New York

Lewiston–Queenston Bridge

The Lewiston–Queenston Bridge is an arch bridge that crosses the Niagara River gorge just south of the Niagara Escarpment. The bridge was officially opened on November 1, 1962. It is an international bridge between the United States and Canada. It connects Interstate 190 in the town of Lewiston, New York to King's Highway 405 in the community of Queenston, Ontario. The Lewiston–Queenston Bridge is a replica of the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls.

Located at 43.1531, -79.0445 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Road bridges in Ontario, Bridges completed in 1962, Interstate 90, Transport in Niagara Region, Ontario, Deck arch bridges, Bridges on the Interstate Highway System, Bridges over the Niagara River, Toll bridges in Canada, Toll bridges in New York, Road bridges in New York

Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park

Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park (or Earl W. Brydges State Artpark) is located in the Village of Lewiston in Niagara County, New York, named after Earl Brydges. It is generally referred to as Artpark, and was created on the site of a former industrial waste dump. Located on the property is the Lewiston Mound, an archaeological site on the National Register of Historic Places. This park is a venue of summer musical entertainment.

Located at 43.164, -79.043 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
State parks of New York, Land art, Outdoor sculptures in New York, Performing arts centers in New York, Parks in Niagara County, New York

Vrooman's Point

Vrooman's Point is a geographical feature in Ontario, Canada, near the border with the United States. The point projects out into the course of the Niagara River, and is located about a mile north of the town of Queenston, Ontario. The point is also near the city of Lewiston, New York across the river. It was named after Captain Adam Vrooman, who owned the property.

Located at 43.1775, -79.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Niagara Region, Ontario, Visitor attractions in Niagara Region, Ontario

Brock's Monument

Brock's Monument is a 56-metre (185 ft) column atop Queenston Heights, in Queenston, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's heroes of the War of 1812. Brock and one of his Canadian aides-de-camp, Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonell, are interred at the monument's base, on the heights above the battlefield where both fell during the Battle of Queenston Heights.

Located at 43.1601, -79.0531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 1856 sculptures, Canadian military memorials and cemeteries, Landmarks of the War of 1812, William Thomas buildings, Monuments and memorials in Ontario, Monumental columns in Canada, Visitor attractions in Niagara Region, Ontario

Willowbank, Canada

Willowbank is a mansion in Queenston, Ontario, Canada. Willowbank is a National Historic Site of Canada. It possesses in its exterior architecture and landscape the qualities of the Romantic fusion of Classical Revival architecture and the Picturesque style of landscaping. Willowbank is named after magnificent willow trees that once graced its grounds; it is an elegant example of the rural estates of the wealthy settlers of early 19th century Upper Canada.

Located at 43.1677, -79.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greek Revival architecture in Canada, Buildings and structures in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Visitor attractions in Niagara Region, Ontario, Estate gardens in Canada

The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank

The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank is an educational facility located at Willowbank mansion in Queenston, Ontario, Canada.

Located at 43.1677, -79.0579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Architectural history, Schools in Ontario

Fort Drummond

Fort Drummond was the site of a redoubt and battery from the War of 1812 and located within Queenston Heights. The U-shaped structure was an earthworks rather than a wood, brick or rock construction. Built in 1814 by the British Army and named for Sir Gordon Drummond, it was occupied by the Americans for two weeks in July 1814 during the Battle of Chippawa. It was later re-taken by the British. A wading pond, added in the 1920s and replaced in 1967, is located within the site.

Located at 43.1601, -79.0522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Forts in Ontario, War of 1812 forts, National Historic Sites in Ontario, War of 1812 National Historic Sites of Canada, Forts or trading posts on the National Historic Sites of Canada register

Freedom Crossing Monument

Freedom Crossing Monument is located on the bank of the Niagara River in Lewiston, New York, and honors the courage of fugitive slaves who sought a new life of freedom in Canada, and to the local volunteers who protected and helped them on their journey across the Niagara River. It was dedicated on October 14, 2009. It also highlights and celebrates the historical importance of the Niagara River as a gateway to freedom on the Underground Railroad during the mid-19th century.

Located at 43.1735, -79.0491 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Niagara County, New York, Monuments and memorials in New York, Visitor attractions in Niagara County, New York, Underground Railroad

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