District de Hull in Gatineau in Outaouais, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Place de la Francophonie
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2024
1. Place de la Francophonie Marker
Francophonie Park
In commemoration of the IVth Francophonie Games, inaugurated on July 16, 2001 by the Deputy Premier of Quebec and Minister of State for Economy and Finance, Mrs. Pauline Marois, and the Mayor of Hull, Mr. Yves Ducharme
Erected by Ville de Hull.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 2001.
Location. 45° 25.54′ N, 75° 43.443′ W. Marker is in Gatineau, Québec, in Outaouais. It is in District de Hull. It can be reached from the intersection of Rue Montcalm and Rue Wellington, on the left when traveling north. The marker is beside the walkway on the north end
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Regionally, this marker is in the Ottawa Metropolitan Area and in the Outaouais & Eastern Townships. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. 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: Le ruisseau de la Brasserie (within shouting distance of this marker); Le village d'Argentine, dernier témoin d'une époque (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Maison Wright-Scott : Un environnement pittoresque au cœur de la ville (about 180 meters away); Philemon Wright (about 180 meters away); La Rue Hanson : témoin d'une famille d'industriels (about 180 meters away); L'édifice Jules-Léger / The Jules Léger Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les débuts modestes de l'usine E. B. Eddy (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Le métier et les combats des allumettières (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gatineau.
Also see . . . Jeux de la Francophonie / Francophonie Games (Wikipedia).
Excerpt : The Francophonie Games are a combination of artistic and sporting events for the Francophonie, mostly French-speaking nations and former colonies of France, held every four years since 1989.(Submitted on June 10, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)There were four sports at the inaugural event in 1989: athletics, basketball, association football and judo. Handisport,
handball, table tennis and wrestling were added in 1994. None of these four sports were featured at the 1997 Francophonie Games, and boxing and tennis were introduced to the program instead. Eight sports were featured in 2001: the four inaugural sports, boxing and table tennis were included. Furthermore, parasports and beach volleyball competitions were held.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 20242. Place de la Francophonie MarkerLooking south through Francophonie Park.The Francophonie Games are distinctive, if not unique, among international multi-sport competitions for including competitive cultural performances and exhibitions, complete with gold, silver, and bronze medals for winning participants in: Song, Storytelling, Traditional inspiration dance, Poetry, Painting, Photography and Sculpture. In 2001, street art was featured as a demonstration event.
The Francophonie Games are open to athletes and artists of the 57 member nations, 6 associate member nations and 25 observer nations of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Participation has varied between 1,700 and 4,000 athletes and artists in the past 20 years.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
