Atikokan in Rainy River District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Atikokan, Ontario — Schefferville, Quebec

1867 — 1967

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2024

1. Atikokan, Ontario — Schefferville, Quebec Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English]Official twinning of the Township of Atikokan and the Town of Schefferville
May 15, 1968
Welcome to the delegates from Schefferville

[Français]Jumelage officiel de la ville d'Atikokan et la ville de Schefferville
15 mai 1968
Bien venu aux délégués de Schefferville

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Canada Centennial of Confederation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1968.

Location. 48° 45.502′ N, 91° 37.181′ W. Marker is in Atikokan, Ontario, in Rainy River District. It can be reached from Sykes Street just north of Main Street East, on the left when traveling north. The marker is beside the sidewalk near the southwest corner of the Atikokan Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Sykes Street, Atikokan ON P0T 0B3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario

and specifically in Northwest Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Steep Rock Iron Range (here, next to this marker).

Also see . . . Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: The Canadian Centennial was a yearlong celebration held in 1967 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations in Canada occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1, 1967. Commemorative coins were minted, that were different from typical issues with animals on each — the cent, for instance, had a dove on its reverse.
Communities and organizations across Canada were encouraged to engage in Centennial projects to celebrate the anniversary. The projects ranged from special one-time events to local improvement projects, such as the construction of municipal arenas and parks. The Centennial Flame was also added to Parliament Hill. Children born in 1967 were declared Centennial
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2024

2. Atikokan, Ontario — Schefferville, Quebec Marker
The marker is mounted on a boulder. The southwest corner of the Atikokan Public Library is in the background.
babies.

(Submitted on September 6, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.