Dow's Lake in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Ottawa's Princess/La princesse d'Ottawa
Born on International Soil/Née en sol international
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2025
1. Ottawa's Princess/La princesse d'Ottawa Marker
Princess Margriet was born on January 19, 1943, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Her name means "daisy," a flower that symbolized hope and resistance in the Netherlands during the war. In order for the baby to be born with full Dutch citizenship, the Canadian government designated Princess Juliana's maternity suite as "extraterritorial." The day after the birth, the Peace Tower rang out with Dutch songs, and the Netherlands' flag was raised over Parliament.
"Little Margriet, you will be our princess of peace."
Dr. Oranjekrant, 1943
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• A family portrait: Princesses Juliana, Beatrix, Irene and newborn Margriet.
• A plaque commemorating Princess Margriet's birth at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, January 19, 1943.
La princesse Margriet est née le 19 janvier 1943 à l'Hôpital Civic d'Ottawa. Son nom signifie « marguerite », une fleur qui symbolisait l'espoir et la résistance des Pays-Bas durant la guerre. Pour que l'enfant à naître soit de citoyenneté néerlandaise, le gouvernement du Canada a désigné « espace extraterritorial » la chambre de maternité de la princesse Juliana. Le jour suivant la naissance, la tour de la Paix a résonné des chansons néerlandaises et le drapeau des Pays-Bas a flotté au-dessus du Parlement.
« Petite Margriet, tu seras notre princesse de la paix. »
De Oranjekrant, 1943
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• Plaque commémorant la naissance de la princesse Margriet à l'Hôpital Civic d'Ottawa, le 19 janvier 1943.
Erected by Government of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board, and the Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1943.
Location. 45° 23.868′ N, 75° 42.129′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Dow's Lake. It is on Dow's Lake Road just south of Madawaska Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1S 5K7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2025
2. The Tulip Legacy/Les tulipes de l'amitié Markers
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Gift of Tulips/
Also see . . .
1. Princess Margriet video message for the Civic Hospital’s 100th anniversary (2023). (Submitted on May 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Netherlands' Princess Margriet born in Ottawa (CBC). (Submitted on May 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
