Caen in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Province of Ontario Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. Province of Ontario Memorial
En hommage aux hommes et aux femmes de la province de l'Ontario qui ont servi dans la Marine Royale du Canada, l'Arm้e Canadienne et l'Aviation Royale du Canada lors de la Bataille de Normandie 1944.
ษrig้e par le gouvernement et le peuple de la province de l'Ontario, Canada, le 7 juin 1984.
In honour of the men and women from the Province of Ontario who served in the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Battle of Normandy in 1944.
This memorial was erected by the Government and the people of the Province of Ontario, Canada, on June 7, 1984.
Erected 1984 by Province of Ontario, Canada.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 11.157′ N, 0° 21.766′ W. Memorial is in Caen, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Av. de la Lib้ration and Rue Montoir Poissonnerie on Av. de la Lib้ration
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L'้glise Saint-Georges / Saint George's Church (a few steps from this marker); Le Donjon / From the Anglo-Norman keep to the French chatelet (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La salle de l'ษchiquier / The Dukes of Normandy's Great Hall (about 90 meters away); La porte des Champs / The Castle Gate (about 120 meters away); La barbacane Saint-Pierre / Saint-Pierre Barbican (about 120 meters away); Le rempart sur la ville et la tour Puchot / The rampart overlooking the town and the Puchot Tower (about 150 meters away); Le Vieux Palais / The Old Palace (about 150 meters away); Les tours du c๔t้ des champs / The Field-side Tower (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caen.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. The view of the marker on the exterior wall of the Saint George's Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
