Sandy Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The University of Ottawa and Ontario's Francophones
L'Université d'Ottawa et la francophonie ontarienne
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
1. The University of Ottawa and Ontaio's Francophones Marker
The University of Ottawa and Ontario's Francophones
Since its founding in 1848, the University of Ottawa has had close ties with the Franco-Ontarian community, and has benefited from its energy and loyalty. The University has played a fundamental role in the community's growth and influence, be it through the Société des débats français, founded in 1887, the Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française, created in 1958, its Research Chairs in Canadian Francophonie, its student media, its theatre companies or its improvisational comedy league.
The University has also forged strong ties with Ontario's Francophones through its association with Franco-Ontarian organizations, and through its significant contribution to activities essential to the vitality of Ontario's Francophones. The University has taken many measures to promote bilingualism and a flourishing French-language culture in Ontario. For example, it passed its Regulation on Bilingualism in 1974, it created the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute in 2007, it established the Standing Committee on Francophone Affairs and Official
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Depuis sa fondation en 1848, l'Université d'Ottawa entretient des liens privilégiés avec la communauté franco-ontarienne et bénéficie de son dynamisme et de sa loyauté. L'établissement joue un rôle primordial dans l'épanouissement et le rayonnement de cette communauté, que ce soit par sa Société des débats français, fondée en 1887, son Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française, créé en 1958, ses chaires de recherche sur la francophonie canadienne, ses médias étudiants, ses troupes de théâtre et sa ligue d'improvisation.
L'Université renforce aussi ses liens avec la francophonie en s'associant avec des organismes franco-ontariens et en s'investissant dans diverses activités essentielles à la vitalité des francophones de l'Ontario. Elle prend de nombreuses mesures afin de promouvoir le bilinguisme et l'épanouissement de la culture française en Ontario. Entre autres, elle adopte un Règlement sur le bilinguisme en 1974, crée l'Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme en 2007, fonde la Commission permanente des affaires francophones et des langues officielles en 2008 et prend en charge la gestion du Programme d'appui aux droits linguistiques en 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 45° 25.427′ N, 75° 41.11′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Sandy Hill. It can be reached from University Private. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 University Private, Ottawa ON K1N 6N7, 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: A Tribute to the First Builders of the University of Ottawa (here, next to this marker); The University of Ottawa: Alma Matter of Thousands of Franco-Ontarians (here, next to this marker); University of Ottawa / Université D'Ottawa (a few steps from this marker); University of Ottawa (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Odell House / Maison Odell (about 150 meters away); Marion Dewar Plaza (approx. half a kilometer away); Canadian Airmen Lost Over Poland (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); South African (Boer) War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
More about this marker. The marker is located outside Perez Hall on the campus of the University of Ottawa
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
