St. George in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Centennial of Confederation

Centennial Park

— 1867-1967 —

Centennial of Confederation Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

1. Centennial of Confederation Marker

Inscription. Developed by the
Township of South Dumfries
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 and
the Government of Canada.

Erected 1967.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 43° 14.215′ N, 80° 17.863′ W. Marker is in St. George, Ontario, in Brant County. Marker is on Blue Lake Road (County Road 35) 0.7 kilometers west of Brant Road (Provincial Highway 24), on the right when traveling west. The marker and Centennial Park are located just west of the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 359 Blue Lake Road, St George ON N0E 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Adelaide Hunter Hoodless (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Adelaide Hunter Hoodless (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adelaide Hunter-Hoodless (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); St. George Community Memorial Hall

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(approx. 3.7 kilometers away); St. George & South Dumfries Memorial (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Nixon Way (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); The Hon. Harry C. Nixon (1891-1961) (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); Paris Plains Church (approx. 6.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Also see . . . Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The Canadian Centennial was a yearlong celebration held in 1967 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations in Canada occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1, 1967. Commemorative coins were minted, that were different from typical issues with animals on each — the cent, for instance, had a dove on its reverse. Communities and organizations across Canada were encouraged to engage in Centennial projects to celebrate the anniversary. The projects ranged from special one-time events to local improvement projects, such as the construction of municipal arenas and parks. The Centennial Flame was also added to Parliament Hill. Children born in 1967 were declared
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

2. Centennial of Confederation Marker
Looking north from Blue Lake Road; Centennial Park is in the background.
Centennial babies.

(Submitted on March 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.