Smiths Falls in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Centennial Park

1867 • Centennial of Confederation • 1967

— Smiths Falls —

Centennial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019

1. Centennial Park Marker

Inscription. Constructed by
the Town of Smiths Falls
in permanent commemoration of
the Centennial
of Confederation in Canada
in 1967.
Construction was made possible
through the co-operation of
the Province of Ontario
the Government of Canada.

Erected 1967.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada Centennial of Confederation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 44° 53.831′ N, 76° 1.357′ W. Marker is in Smiths Falls, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Confederation Drive and Old Mill Road, on the left when traveling west on Confederation Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2-22 Confederation Drive, Smiths Falls ON K7A 2P6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley

and in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the

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Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smiths Falls and the Dam / Smiths Falls et le Barrage (a few steps from this marker); Water Works / Station de Production d'Eau Potable (a few steps from this marker); The Rideau Waterway / Voie navigable du Canal Rideau (within shouting distance of this marker); HMCS/MHCS Smiths Falls (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Combined Locks (about 120 meters away); Crossroads of the Rideau / À la croisée des chemins (about 120 meters away); War Memorial (about 120 meters away); Vimy Oaks/Les chênes de Vimy (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smiths Falls.

Regarding Centennial Park. From the Town of Smiths Falls website:

“Home of 100,000 blooms” passive walking park with water fountains along the Rideau canal. This lovely park is a nice place to come and enjoy your lunch, walk along the trail, have a picnic, observe

Centennial Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019

2. Centennial Park and Marker

the locks open and close while the boats come and go, chat with the tourists who dock their boats in the summer time, go swimming or just enjoy the scenery.

During the summer months under the water tower you can enjoy movies under the stars with featured movies each week. Grab a blanket and some snacks and take a seat on the grass.

Centennial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2019

3. Centennial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.