Canada Centennial of Confederation Historical Markers
Markers commemorating the centennial of Canadian confederation (1867-1967). Communities and organizations across the country were encouraged to create Centennial projects, ranging from one-time events to civic improvement projects, especially parks and municipal arenas for enduring public use. The Parliament Hill Centennial Flame was created for the celebration.
On this site in December, 1902, the first bank in Leduc was opened by the Merchants Bank of Canada which later merged with the Bank of Montreal. This plaque commemorates that event and was installed by the Bank to . . . — — Map (db m213002) HM
The Netherlands Carillon
The carillon was a gift from British Columbias Dutch community to honour Canadas 100th birthday in 1967. Her Majesty Queen Juliana of the Netherlands unveiled the cornerstone of this tower on May 23, 1967; it now . . . — — Map (db m155664) HM
Named after Tete Jaune, blond fur trader at Jasper House, this low pass was favoured by Sandford Fleming in his railway surveys of the 1870's. Rejected by the C.P.R., the route was later used by the Grand Trunk Pacific and the Canadian Northern . . . — — Map (db m187943) HM
This house of God has welcomed worshippers for one hundred years or more. In commemoration of this fact this plaque has been presented in 1967
Canada's Centennial
of Confederation Year
1867 - 1967 — — Map (db m54939) HM
Presentation of
Original Golden Hawk Sabre Jet
to
Town of Trenton
for
Canada's Centennial
1867 - 1967
Presented July 5, 1967
This Golden Hawk aircraft was refurbished in May 1987 by technicians of the . . . — — Map (db m262416) HM
This once marshy area was transformed into a picturesque space in 1897, as trees, flower gardens, and pathways were landscaped to create a "public pleasure ground". The area was named Victoria Park in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, . . . — — Map (db m124791) HM
Brockville
Centennial Park
Erected by the City of Brockville
in permanent commemoration of the
Centennial of Confederation in
Canada in 1967. Construction was made
possible through the co-operation of
the Province of . . . — — Map (db m147115) HM
In September, 1843, the first bank in
Brockville
was opened on Court House Avenue by the
Bank of Montreal
This plaque commemorates that event
and was installed by the bank
to observe its 150th anniversary
in the Centennial . . . — — Map (db m146979) HM
Erected by the
Municipality of Cardinal
in permanent commemoration of
the centennial
of Confederation in Canada
in 1967.
Construction was made possible
through the co-operation of
the Province of Ontario and
the Government of . . . — — Map (db m258420) HM
This park
Developed by the Town of Niagara in permanent commemoration of the Centennial of Confederation in Canada in 1967. Construction was made possible through the co-operation of the Province of Ontario and the Government of . . . — — Map (db m274755) HM
[English]Official twinning of the Township of Atikokan and the Town of Schefferville May 15, 1968 Welcome to the delegates from Schefferville [Fran็ais]Jumelage officiel de la ville . . . — — Map (db m309995) HM
The Arnprior Post Office and Customs House stands as an
enduring symbol of the Town of Arnprior. Construction began in
1896 and was completed in 1898. This building was designed
by Thomas G. Fuller, Chief Architect for the Dominion . . . — — Map (db m272846) HM
[top marker]Erected by the Corporation of the Township of Oliver in permanent commemoration of the Centennial of Confederation in Canada in 1967. Construction was made possible through the co-operation of the Province of . . . — — Map (db m255499) HM
To commemorate one hundred years of Confederation July 1, 1867 July 1, 1967 the following projects were constructed in Crescent Park Art Museum Outdoor Swimming Pool Natatorium Renovations Park Lighting Park Sprinkling System Landscape . . . — — Map (db m289134) HM
