Question: what were the major events that occurred during the battle of queenston heights?
Answer: Americans Invade Canada Van Rensselaer chose to cross the Niagara River into Upper Canada at the town of Queenston. On the night of 12 October 1812, the New York militia launched its invasion across the treacherous Niagara currents. Isaac Brock was convinced they would cross farther down the river at Fort George.