Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
50 Years of Dutch-Canadian Friendship
1945 - 1995
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
1. 50 Years of Dutch-Canadian Friendship Marker
To commemorate 50 years of
peace, freedom and friendship
between our countries.
Dedicated on 1 May 1995
by [the] Dutch-Canadian Community
of Peterborough District.
Unveiled by His Honour
The Honourable H.N.R. Jackman,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Erected 1995 by the Dutch-Canadian Community of Peterborough District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1945.
Location. 44° 17.692′ N, 78° 19.099′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is at the intersection of Perry Street and Crescent Street, on the left when traveling east on Perry Street. Marker is adjacent to the Dutch Celebration Garden in Del Crary Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough ON K9J 2G1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peterborough Firefighters Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Sean Eyre (within shouting distance of this marker); Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled (within shouting distance of this marker); Del Crary Park (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 150th Anniversary of the Great Irish Famine (about 120 meters away); Bdr. Herbert Chesterfield Dixon (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Independent Order of Odd Fellows Monument (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Captain Andrew Simon Fraser (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.
Also see . . . Liberation of the Netherlands. (Submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
2. 50 Years of Dutch-Canadian Friendship Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
