Downtown in Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
World War II Victory 50th Anniversary
50e anniversaire de la victoire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
1. World War II Victory 50th Anniversary Marker
Presented to the City of Peterborough to mark the visit of the Secretary of State (Veterans), The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the 2nd World War — August 1995
Erected by City of Peterborough.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1995.
Location. 44° 18.525′ N, 78° 19.235′ W. Memorial is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is in Downtown. It is on George Street North just south of McDonnel Street. Marker is on Confederation Square. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 501 George Street, Peterborough ON K9J 7G9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee (a few steps from this marker); The Citizens' War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Veterans Wall of Honour (within shouting distance of this marker); Military (within shouting distance of this marker); Lois Harte-Maxwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Edward T. Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Burial Ground (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2026
2. World War II Victory 50th Anniversary Marker
City Hall at right distance
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
