The Law Society of Upper Canada 1797 Following the introduction of English Civil Law into this province in 1792, legislation was passed in 1797 authorizing the establishment of the Law Society of Upper Canada. A founding meeting was held in Wilson's Hotel in this community on July 17th, 1797. It was attended by ten practitioners, including the Attorney General, the Honourable John White, who was appointed Treasurer; the Society's principal officer. The Society was responsible for setting standards for admission and regulating the province's legal profession. after relocating to York (now Toronto) in the late eighteenth century, the Society moved into its newly-constructed quarters - Osgoode Hall - in 1832. The Society continues to regulate and control Ontario's legal profession.

Southeast corner of Queen and Gate streets, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Town of Niagara Known at various times as Butlersburg, West Niagara and Newark, its first permanent settlers, including Butler's Rangers and other loyalists, arrived about 1780. The first five sessions of Upper Canada's Legislature met here under Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe between September 17th, 1792, and June 3rd, 1796. The town was captured by American forces May 27th, 1813, which burnt it during their withdrawal December 13, 1813. It was the administrative and judicial centre of the Niagara District and Lincoln County until 1866.

Northeast corner of Picton and King streets, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Niagara Agricultural Society 1792 - 1805 The first organization devoted to the improvement of agriculture in Ontario was founded at Niagara. Its original name, the Agricultural Society of Upper Canada, reflected Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe's hope that it would become a province-wide organization. Its members, mostly merchants, politicians, clergymen and gentlemen farmers, met regularly for dinner and discussion. They imported new varities of fruit trees to the Niagara peninsula in 1794 and sponsored the province's first agricultural fair in Queenston in 1799. The society folded in 1805 and left its collection of reference books to the Niagara Library. Although the society was short-lived, its scientific approach to farming anticipated the work of regional agricultural societies run by farmers after 1820.

Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Le Barreau du Haut-Canada 1797 À la suite de l'introduction du droit civil anglais dans cette province en 1792, une loi a été votée en 1797, autorisant la création du Barreau du Haut-Canada. Le 17 juillet 1797 s'est tenu à l'hôtel Wilson l'assemblée inaugurale. Y participaient dix praticiens, incluant le Procureur général, l'honorable John White. Qui a été nommé trésorier, soit l'administrateur principal du Barreau. Le Barreau avait pour responsabilité de fixer les normes d'admission et de règlementer la profession juridique de la province. Après s'être installe à York (devenue entre-temps Toronto) a la fin du dix-huitième siècle, le Barreau a déménage, en 1832, dans son siège nouvellement construit, à Osgood Hall. Le Barreau continue de réglementer et de surveiller la profession juridique en Ontario.

English translation: The Law Society of Upper Canada 1797 Following the introduction of English civil law in that province in 1792, legislation was passed in 1797 authorizing the creation of the Law Society of Upper Canada. On 17 July 1797 the inaugural assembly was held at the Wilson Hotel. Ten practitioners participated, including the Attorney General, the Honourable John White. Who was appointed Treasurer, the principal administrator of the Bar. The Law Society was responsible for setting admission standards and regulating the legal profession of the province. After moving to York (now Toronto) at the end of the eighteenth century, the Law Society moved to its newly built headquarters in 1832 to Osgood Hall. The Law Society continues to regulate and supervise the legal profession in Ontario. [AWS Translate]

Southeast corner of Queen and Gate streets, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Société Agricole De Niagara 1792 - 1805 Le premier organisme consacré à l'amélioration de l'agriculture en Ontario a été fondé à Niagara. Son nom d'origine, l'agricultural Society of Upper Canada, reflétait l'espoir du lieutenant-gouverneur John Graves Simcoe de la voir s'entendre plus tard a toute la province. Ses membres en majorité commerçants, hommes politiques, ecclésiastiques et fermiers bourgeois, se réunissaient régulièrement pour un dîner et des discussions. Ils introduisent des arbres fruitiers dans la péninsule du Niagara en 1794 et commanditent la première foire agricole de la province à Queenston en 1799. L'organisme est dissous en 1805 et laissant sas ouvrages de référence à la bibliothèque de Niagara. Malgré sa courte durée la société est le précurseur des associations agricoles régionales organisées après 1820.

English translation: Société Agricole de Niagara 1792 - 1805 The first organization dedicated to improving agriculture in Ontario was founded in Niagara. Its original name, the Agricultural Society of Upper Canada, reflected Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe's hope that it would eventually come to an agreement across the province. Its members, mostly merchants, politicians, ecclesiastics and bourgeois farmers, met regularly for dinner and discussions. They introduced fruit trees into the Niagara Peninsula in 1794 and sponsored the province's first agricultural fair in Queenston in 1799. The organization was dissolved in 1805 and left its reference books to the Niagara Library. Despite its short duration, the company was the forerunner of regional agricultural associations organized after 1820. [AWS Translate]

Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake Official Flag On December 10, 2013, exactly 200 years from the burning of the town during the War of 1812-1814, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake unveiled its first Town Flag. The flag was raised by Lord Mayor Dave Eke and Bishop Ralph Spence, Albion Herald Extraordinary at an official ceremony at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Court House. The Town flag, a symbol of new beginnings and a lasting legacy of peace between the British Crown and United States, features the Royal Union Flag of 1707 and the shield from the Town's official Coat of Arms granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The mace within the shield is a gilt wood object dating from 1792 and indicates that Niagara-on-the-Lake, then known as Newark, was the first capital of the province of Upper Canada. The maple leaf coronets further this allusion and indicate the town's Canadian identity. Ville de Niagara-on-The-Lake Drapeau officiel Le 10 décembre 2013 200 ans pour jour après l'incendie qui ravage Niagara-on-the-Lake durant la guerre de 1812-1814, le lord-maire Dave Eke et l'évêque Ralph Spence, Héraut Albion extraordinaire hissent le premier drapeau de la ville a l'occasion d'une cérémonie de présentation officielle au palais de justice. Symbolisant les nouveaux départs et la paix durable instaurée entre la Couronne britannique et les États-Unis, is se compose de drapeau de l'Union royal de 1707 et de l'écu sur lequel sont disposées les armoiries officielles de la ville concédée par l'Autorité héraldique de canada. Las mass sur l'écu est un objet en bois dore, datant de 1792, qui indique que Niagara-on-the-Lake, a l'époque connue sous le nom de Newark, a été la première capitale de la province du Haut-Canada. Les diadèmes à feuille d'érable renforcent cette symbolique en proclamant l'identité canadienne de la ville.

Old Court House, 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

To commemorate the raising of the Niagara Light Dragoons which first assembled for service at this spot on 28.June 1812 Engagement of Corps Forterie 9.Oct. 1812 Queenston 13.Oct. 1812 Major Thomas Merritt Commandant

Old Court House, 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Niagara Apothecary La Pharmacie De Niagara Acquired by the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1969, the Niagara Apothecary is a fine example of a Confederation era commercial establishment and pharmacy. Although the building probably dates to the 1820s, it was extensively renovated in 1866 when it was taken over by an apothecary. At this time the Italianate windows were installed and the interior fitted up as a drug store. Until it closed in 1964 it was one of the oldest and one of the longest continuously operating pharmaceutical practices in Canada. La pharmacie de Niagara, acquise en 1969 par l'Ontario Heritage Foundation représente bien la petite entreprise de l'ère de la Confédération. Érige problèmes durant les années 1820, l'édifice fur restaure en 1866. A cette date, on installa les fenêtres de style italien et on transforma l'intérieur en pharmacie. Avant sa fermeture en 1964, cette pharmacie était l'une des plus anciennes et des plus actives au Canada. Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada Government of Canada - Gouvernement du Canada Plaque unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Niagara-on-the-Lake July 5th 1981 Plaque dévoilée par sa majesté la reine Elizabeth, la reine mère Niagara-on-the-Lake De 5 Juillet 1981

5 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada