The Canadian Directory of Water Towers and Standpipes is sponsored by "Understanding Your Home" Niagara-on-the-Lake - Southwestern Ontario Niagara Region. Photo © Mark Visser Tower Information Location: John and Gate Streets Signage: Niagara Built: Height: Capacity: Location: 15468 Niagara Parkway at Inniskillin Winery. Built: In the 1920's The water was pumped from the river to the tower. The tower was restored around 1980 by the Donald Ziraldo, one of the co-founders of the Inniskille Winery.       Area information Location: In 1781 the British Government purchased land from the Mississaugas; a strip of land 6 miles wide along the western bank of the Niagara River for "300 suits of clothing". By 1782, 16 families had become established and had cleared 236 acres. In 1791 part of the military reserve at the mouth of the river was chosen as the future townsite. In 1792, Newark, as it was named by Governor Simcoe, became the first capital of the newly-created colony of Upper Canada. The physical appearance of the town, with the exception of the powder magazine at Fort George was virtually erased by the burning of the town by the Americans during the War of 1812. Attractions include historic Fort George and the Shaw Festival with its three theatres. Niagara-on-the-Lake.   Fort Mississauga, Niagara-on-the-Lake Fort Mississauga National Historic Site is a fort on the shore of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. The fort today consists of a box–shaped brick tower and historic star–shaped earthworks. Fort Mississauga National Historic Site is located on the grounds of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. A pedestrian trail starts at the corner of Simcoe and Front Streets and leads to the fort. Fort Mississaga Other sites you may be interested in USA Water Towers and Standpipes Magnetic Hills: USA, CA, Worldwide Thumbnail Collection of USA Water Towers The History of the Christian Fish Symbol   Home Ontario - N Index