North Bay in Nipissing District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Place Jules Léger Square
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 2022
1. Place Jules Léger Square Marker
His Excellency the Right Honourable
Jules Léger, P.C., C.C., C.M.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada
1974 — 1979
on the occasion of
the Léger Family’s visit to
North Bay
January 26, 1985
Son Excellence le très honorable
Jules Léger, C.P., C.C., C.M.M., C.D.
Gouverneur général du Canada
1974 À 1979
à l'occasion de
la visite de la famille Léger
à North Bay
le 26 janvier 1985
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1985.
Location. 46° 18.529′ N, 79° 27.62′ W. Marker is in North Bay, Ontario, in Nipissing District. It is on McIntyre Street East just north of Sherbrooke Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker and plaza are on the south side of North Bay City Hall and west side of North Bay Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay ON P1B 8G3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northeastern Ontario and specifically in Northern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Capitol Theatre (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Reverend Silas Huntington (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Old Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Barry Building Explosion (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Mackey House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jack Burrows Place (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Memorial Park Cenotaph Statue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bay.
Also see . . .
1. Jules Léger (1913-1980) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Joseph Jules Léger was a Canadian diplomat and statesman who served as the 21st governor general of Canada from 1974 to 1979. Léger was born in Quebec and educated in Quebec and France prior to starting a career in the Canadian Department of External(Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Affairs, and eventually served as ambassador to a number of countries. He was in 1973 appointed as governor general by Queen Elizabeth II, on the recommendation of Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau, to replace Roland Michener as viceroy, and he occupied the post until succeeded by Edward Schreyer in 1979. As the Queen's representative, Léger was credited for modernising the office and fostering Canadian unity.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 30, 20222. Place Jules Léger Square MarkerThe northwest corner of the North Bay Public Library is in the background.
On June 1, 1979, Léger was sworn into the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, giving him the accordant style of The Honourable. However, as a former Governor General of Canada, Léger was entitled to be styled for life with the superior form of The Right Honourable.
2. Jules Léger (AmbCanada).
Excerpt: Jules Léger was a trailblazing francophone diplomat who served Canada for almost forty years. Born in St. Anicet, Quebec, in 1913, Léger studied at the Université de Montréal and the Sorbonne before joining the Department of External Affairs in 1940. In 1953, just forty years old, he was appointed ambassador to Mexico, becoming, at the time, the youngest Canadian ambassador ever. Léger made history again a year later when he was named the DEA’s first francophone under-secretary of state for external affairs.(Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
In 1964, after postings to NATO and Italy, Léger was named ambassador to France, an appointment that Canada hoped would strengthen relations and stem the rise of separatism in Quebec. But French President Charles de Gaulle had other ideas, shouting “Vive le Québec libre!” from the balcony of Montreal City Hall during Expo 67. Despite having been placed by de Gaulle in an increasingly untenable position in Paris, Léger urged restraint on Ottawa.
In 1974, having been made a companion of the Order of Canada the year before, Léger was sworn in as Canada’s 21st Governor General. He suffered a serious stroke six months later. Ably assisted in his duties by his wife, Gaby, he remained in the position until his retirement in 1979, providing Canadians with a sterling model of strength through adversity.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
