A short ceremony was held in the street underneath the plaque, which marks the site of his former family home.
Brock is often referred to as the ‘hero of Upper Canada’ for his contributions during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain.
‘His leadership and strategic foresight were instrumental in defending Canadian territory during a critical time,’ said St Peter Port senior constable Diane Mitchell during the service.
‘We can be proud of our forebears, and our current generations can also be proud of their achievements. We will not forget.’
Sir Isaac Brock was born on 6 October 1769 in St Peter Port and became a Lt-Colonel in the British Army and in 1802 was assigned to Canada where he became a prominent military figure.
When the War of 1812 broke out, Brock was appointed to defend Upper Canada.
One of his most notable achievements was the capture of Fort Detroit in August 1812, leading a combined force of British regulars and Indigenous warriors.
On 13 October 1812, Brock fought in the Battle of Queenston Heights, where his leadership was crucial in rallying the troops.
He was mortally wounded during the battle, but his forces secured victory.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also marked the anniversary by posting a picture of a toy soldier of Sir Isaac Brock on social media, along with the words ‘On this day in 1812’.
He also spoke about the Guernseyman in a speech earlier this year aimed at inspiring his countrymen at a time when his government was navigating what he called ‘a dangerous and divided world’.
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