New Edinburgh in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024

1. Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This tree was planted on the occasion of the celebrations marking ten years of democracy in South Africa. May the roots of this tree be the anchor of relations between South Africa and Canada.

Cet arbre a été planté à l’occasion des festivites marquant dix années de démocratie en Afrique du Sud. Puissent les racines de cet arbre étre le symbole de l’ancrage des relations entre l’Afrique du Sud et le Canada.

[Dedicated] April 16, 2005

Erected 2005 by High Commission for the Republic of South Africa and National Capital Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 2005.

Location. 45° 26.538′ N, 75° 41.658′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in New Edinburgh. It is on Sussex Drive (County Highway 93) just north of Stanley Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker and tree are in Rideau Falls Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON K1M 2K1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

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: Canada's Discovery Route/La voie de la découverte du Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Reflection/Réflexion (within shouting distance of this marker); Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas McKay 1792-1855 (within shouting distance of this marker); CANLOAN Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Edinburgh's First School/Première école de New Edinburgh (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fraser Schoolhouse/Ecole Fraser (about 90 meters away); The International Peace Garden/Le Jardin International de la Paix (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024

2. Ten Years of Democracy in South Africa Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.