Welcome to Route 1812 ~ Pathways to Peace ~ Western Corridor War of 1812-1814

Ontario Visited is pleased to welcome Pathways to Peace ~ Western Corridor 1812-1814 to our Article Section of Ontario Visited ~ War of 1812 Website. We thought we would start by introducing the Western Corridor 1812-1814 Projects. We welcome you to visit their website at www.westerncorridor1812.com for all details and current information.

The Iroquois Trail
Includes the communities of Grimbsy, Selkirk, and Port Dover

The Iroquois Trail has been identified since the late 1700’s as running along the lower route from Niagara to the Head of the Lake; close to modern Hwy #8.  It was an important thoroughfare and figures in both military and civilian correspondence - complete with distances between important landmarks - as part of the most direct route from Sandwich Towne in the west to Niagara.

The Iroquois trail tells the story of the courageous Billy Green, who warned the British that the American’s were about to attack Burlington Heights.  Although a battle took place at Stoney Creek, Green’s efforts ensured the British had enough troops to defend the area. 

The trail also follows the Lake Erie shoreline where American marauders pillaged, burned and murdered settlers along its path.  Including the murder of Captain William Francis, at what is now Selkirk Park and burning of the mills at Port Dover.  It is also along this trail that the Norfolk Militia raised its arms against these marauders at the Battle of Nanticoke, killing one American and arresting 16 others who would later stand trial in Ancaster at the Bloody Assize in 1814. There is so much to see and do, plan to visit again. Join us with Ontario Visited’s next Blog issue as Route 1812 ~ Interview with Adrienne Horne, MA, Regional Project Manager ~ Stay Tuned …