Gatineau in Outaouais, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Canada's Discovery Route
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La voie de la découverte du Canada
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
1. Canada's Discovery Route /
La voie de la découverte du Canada Marker
La voie de la découverte du Canada Marker
Canada’s Discovery Route
Discover the Capital! As you explore Confederation Boulevard, you'll encounter many great Canadian institutions, such as Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court of Canada and national museums, as well as parks, monuments and historic sites.
A Ceremonial Route
During ceremonies and official state visits, a portion of Confederation Boulevard becomes the country's ceremonial route. Since the late 1800s, the governors general of Canada and visiting foreign dignitaries have taken this route to travel between Parliament Hill and Rideau Hall, the governor general's residence.
La voie de la découverte du Canada
Découvrez la capitale! En explorant le boulevard de la Confédération, vous verrez plusieurs grandes institutions canadiennes, comme le Parlement, la Cour suprême du Canada et des musées nationaux, ainsi que des parcs, des monuments et des lieux historiques.
Le parcours d'honneur
Lors des cérémonies et des visites d'État, une partie du boulevard de la Confédération devient le parcours d'honneur du pays. Depuis la fin des années 1800, les gouverneurs généraux du Canada et les dignitaires étrangers empruntent cette route pour aller de la colline du Parlement à Rideau Hall, la résidence du gouverneur général.
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Location. 45° 25.446′ N, 75° 42.831′ 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 mounted atop a concrete pedestal 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
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
2. Marker detail: Gatineau, Quebec
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Also see . . . Discover Confederation Boulevard. Running a length of 7.5 kilometres, Confederation Boulevard forms a loop that connects both sides of the Ottawa River, linking Ontario and Quebec. It follows several symbolically important streets along federal lands and past national landmarks, and comprises three sections. (Submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
3. Marker detail: Ottawa, Ontario
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
4. Canada's Discovery Route /
La voie de la découverte du Canada Marker
La voie de la découverte du Canada Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
