The Underground Railroad to St. Catharines: Harriet Tubman’s Canadian Legacy
Image showing a historic black-and-white portrait of Harriet Tubman.

The Underground Railroad to St. Catharines: Harriet Tubman’s Canadian Legacy

Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas 2026

From secret routes to new lives in Canada, the Underground Railroad reshaped the history of freedom in North America. In St. Catharines, Harriet Tubman established a northern base that helped freedom seekers reach safety and rebuild their lives. Through historic sites, archival records, and the voices of descendants, The Underground Railroad to St. Catharines: Harriet Tubman’s Canadian Legacy reveals how courage, faith, and community support helped create enduring Black communities. Discover some of the people and legacies that shaped Black freedom in southern Ontario.


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