Gatineau in Outaouais, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Le Boulevard de la Confédération
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Confederation Boulevard
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
1. Le Boulevard de la Confédération /
Confederation Boulevard Marker
Confederation Boulevard Marker
Le boulevard de la Confédération a été inauguré en juin 2000. Le très honorable Jean Chrétien, premier ministre du Canada, l’honorable Sheila Copps, ministre du Patrimoine canadien, et monsieur Marcel Beaudry, président de la Commission de la capitale nationale, ont prêté leur concours à réalisation de ce symbole de l’unité canadienne.
Voie de découverte du Canada, le boulevard de la Confédération encercle le cœur de la région de la capitale du Canada et relie de nombreux symboles et attraits, parmi les plus importants de la région de la capitale. L’aménagement du boulevard de la Confédération fut entrepris en 1988, et achevé en 2000.
Cette route cérémonielle a été réalisée par la Commission de la capitale nationale, en partenariat avec la région d’Ottawa-Carleton, Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada et la Ville de Hull.
Confederation Boulevard was inaugurated in June 2000. This symbol of Canadian unity was created with the support of the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Marcel Beaudry, Chairman of the National Capital Commission.
Confederation Boulevard, Canada’s Discovery Route, begun in 1988 and completed in 2000, circles the heart of Canada’s Capital Region linking many of the Capital Region’s greatest symbols and attractions.
This ceremonial route was developed by the National Capital Commission in partnership with the Region of Ottawa-Carleton, Public Works and Government Services Canada and the City of Hull.
Erected by Commission
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2000.
Location. 45° 25.449′ N, 75° 42.833′ W. Marker is in Gatineau, Québec, in Outaouais. It is on Portage Bridge (Boulevard Maisonneuve) just south of Rue Laurier, on the right when traveling north. Marker is embedded in the walkway along the east side of Portage Bridge (Boulevard Maisonneuve). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Portage Bridge (Boulevard Maisonneuve), Gatineau QC J8X, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Ottawa Metropolitan Area and in the Outaouais & Eastern Townships. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. 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: Canada's Discovery Route / La voie de la découverte du Canada
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
2. Le Boulevard de la Confédération /
Confederation Boulevard Marker
Confederation Boulevard Marker
Also see . . .
1. Confederation Boulevard. Confederation Boulevard is the NCC’s flagship urban development project of the past several decades. In collaboration with federal and municipal partners, the NCC designed and constructed this route around the heart of Canada’s Capital Region. Aside from providing an elegant streetscape for some of the nation’s most important sites and institutions, the Boulevard is often a focus for national celebrations. (Submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Confederation Boulevard (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
3. Le Boulevard de la Confédération /
Confederation Boulevard Marker
Confederation Boulevard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
