Rockland in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Order of Canada / Ordre du Canada

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

1. Order of Canada / Ordre du Canada Marker

Inscription.

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Order of Canada and the 125th anniversary of Canada as a nation

This plaque has been erected by the recipients of the Order resident in the Province of British Columbia. The Order recognizes accomplishments that have influenced the economic, cultural, scientific and community life of the nation and are representative of the characteristics and qualities that define a Canadian.

Unveiled October 27th, 1992 by His Excellency the Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, P.C., C.C., C.M.M., C.D., Q.C., Governor General of Canada, and Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada in the presence of the Honourable David C. Lam, C.M., M.B.A., L.L.D., Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
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A l’occasion du 25e anniversaire de la foundation de L’Ordre du Canada et du 125e anniversaire de la nation Canadienne.

Cette plaque a été érigée par les récipiendaires de l’Ordre en Colombie-Britannique, l’Ordre du Canada honore le réalisations qui, ont modelé la vie sociale, culturelle, scientifique et économique de la nation et qui représentent le qualities et caractéristiques propres aux Candiens.

Dévoilée le 27 octobre

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1992 par son excellence honorable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, C.P., C.C., C.M.M., C.D., C.R., Gouverneur Général du Canada, Chancelier et Compagnon Principal de l’Order du Canada, en presence de l’honorable David C. Lam, C.M., M.B.A., L.L.D., Lieutenant-Gouverneur de la Colombie-Britannique.

Erected 1992 by the Recipients of the Order Residing in the Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1852.

Location. 48° 25.148′ N, 123° 20.545′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Rockland. Marker is on the grounds of Government House, the residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Rockland Avenue, Victoria BC V8S 1V9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal and Distinguished Visitors (a few steps from this marker); Stone Boundary Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Anthony Musgrave (within shouting distance of this marker); Hosaqami (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir James Douglas, KCB (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

2. Order of Canada / Ordre du Canada Marker

Government House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Role of the Lieutenant Governor (within shouting distance of this marker); The People and the Lieutenant Governor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Also see . . .
1. Order of Canada. (Submitted on July 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Order of Canada. (Submitted on July 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.