It was the first time in 50 years a foreign invader attacked Ontario, and, to date, the last time.  When the Fenians crossed into Canada from the USA, they would find an under-trained and under-prepared Canadian militia and the defeat of the Canadians would be wiped from our history for 25 years.  Nonetheless, the Battle of Ridgeway was an important moment for Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx