Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Trans-Canada Microwave System
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Le Réseau micro-ondes transcanadien
Engineering Institute of Canada Landmark
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 7, 2025
1. IEEE Milestone Marker - English panel
On 1 July 1958, the Trans-Canada Microwave System introduced live network television and direct-dialled long distance telephone service to Canadians from coast to coast. Comprising 139 towers spanning more than 6275 kilometres, it was, when completed, the world's longest such network. Later extended and upgraded, the system had an immense impact on Canada's society and economy.
Le 1er juillet 1958, le Réseau micro-ondes transcanadien offrait la télévision en direct des grands réseaux et le service téléphonique interurbain à composition directe aux Canadiens d'un océan à l'autre. Composé de 139 tours et s'étendant sur plus de 6275 kilomètres, il était, une fois terminé, le plus long réseau de ce genre au monde. Subséquemment étendu et amélioré, il a eu un impact majeur sur la société et l'économie du Canada.
Erected 2022 by Engineering Institute of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the IEEE Milestones in Electrical Engineering and Computing
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Location. 45° 25.242′ N, 75° 41.904′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. It is at the intersection of O'Connor Street and Albert Street on O'Connor Street. The two marker panels are located on either side of the door to the Bell Canada Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 78 O'Connor Street, Ottawa ON K2P 2L6, 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) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas D'Arcy McGee (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Railways and Radio Waves / Chemins de fer et ondes radio (about 240 meters away); Asbury College (about 240 meters away); 100 Wellington Street / 100, Rue Wellington (approx.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 7, 2025
2. IEEE Milestone Marker - French panel
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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