Central Oshawa in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

City of Oshawa

2017

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

1. City of Oshawa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English] In honour of our partnership and for the important role our community has played in Canada’s history, CN donated this commemorative tree in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Special thanks to the Government of Canada and Tree Canada for their participation and support.

[Français] Pour souligner notre partenariat et le rôle important joué par notre communauté dans l'histoire du Canada, le CN a fait don de cet arbre commémoratif pour célébrer le 150e anniversaire du Canada.

Nous remercions spécialement le gouvernement du Canada et Arbres. Canada de leur participation et appui.

CN TreeCanada ArbresCanada Canada 150

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 43° 53.786′ N, 78° 51.961′ W. Marker is in Oshawa, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in Central Oshawa. It can be reached from Centre Street South (Provincial Highway 2A) just south of King Street West, on the right when traveling south. The marker and subject tree are located in the park on the north side of Oshawa City Hall, near the northwest

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corner of the parking garage structure. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa ON L1H 3Z7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the 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: Steeple Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Oshawa's Famous "Generals" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victorian Order of Nurses 100th Anniversary (about 120 meters away); Oshawa 1935 (about 150 meters away); The John Bolase Warren Flour Mill (about 150 meters away); General Motors of Canada (about 180 meters away); Historical Industry and Labour (about 210 meters away); Kingston Road Stage Coach

City of Oshawa Marker & Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

2. City of Oshawa Marker & Tree

(about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oshawa.

Also see . . . 150th anniversary of Canada (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The 150th anniversary of Canada, also known as the 150th anniversary of Confederation and promoted by the Canadian government as Canada 150, occurred in 2017 as Canada marked the sesquicentennial of Canadian Confederation. The Canadian federal Government announced it would be spending an estimated half-billion dollars on 150th-anniversary events and projects. $300 million was to be spent by Canadian regional development agencies through a Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

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Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.