English: Designed by architect Cass Gilbert, Jr. of New York, this building was the site of the Diplomatic Mission of the United States of America from 1932 to 1999. Français: Cass Gilbert fils, architecte de New . . . — — Map (db m150892) HM
This memorial includes three plaques.
plaque 1:English:
For centuries, animals have demonstrated an enduring partnership with humans during times of war. They have served as means of transportation, beast of burden, . . . — — Map (db m195884) WM
English: The Bank of Canada is the country's monetary authority. Since the Bank opened its doors in 1935, its purpose has been to promote the economic and financial well-being of Canadians. Through its monetary policy, the Bank . . . — — Map (db m150696) HM
This statue is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Hamilton Gault, Canadian war hero, philanthropist, industrialist and public servant. His life was an example of devoted service to Canada in war and peace.
Over two thousand Patricias . . . — — Map (db m177988) HM WM
English: After the union of the two Canadas in 1841 Kingston, Montréal, Toronto and Québec were in succession the seat of government. During the 1850's these cities contended for designation as the permanent capital of Canada. When called . . . — — Map (db m83312) HM
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die”
“Survivre dans les coeurs de ceux qu’on aura quittes ce n’est pas mourir”
(Thomas Campbell)
This is to express the gratitude and admiration which lives in the hearts of former . . . — — Map (db m195883) HM WM
The first church on this site, erected
in 1832, was replaced in 1872 by the
present structure, designed by King Arnoldi. It became the cathedral
church of the new diocese in 1895.
En 1872 on démolit une église . . . — — Map (db m178164) HM
Français: Première femme à avoir travaillé comme avocate au ministère de la Justice. Madame Bourque est arrivée première de classe parmi 80 étudiants, à la faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal lorsqu'elle a obtenu son . . . — — Map (db m150702) HM
English:Erected by the Public to commemorate the heroism of Henry Albert Harper M.A. who in an effort to save the life of Miss Bessie Blair was drowned with her in the Ottawa River on the sixth of December, 1901 in his twenty . . . — — Map (db m150833) HM
English:
A skillful professional soldier, Salaberry formed the celebrated Voltigeurs canadiens. In 1813, he outwitted and defeated a vastly superior American force at the Battle of Châteauguay, helping to save Lower Canada from invasion. . . . — — Map (db m83313) HM
English: The Parliamentary Press Gallery upholds one of Canada's fundamental rights — freedom of speech. Its role is to inform Canadians about the operations of their democracy. In 1967, the Press Gallery offices on Parliament Hill . . . — — Map (db m150695) HM
Irish Nicholas Sparks (b.1792) was from Darragh, County Wexford. He came "up river" 1816 to work for the founding Wrights of Hull. In 1826 he acquired Philemon Wright Jr.'s widow (Sarah Olmstead) and her nine children (he and she were to have one . . . — — Map (db m198667) HM
English: This building is the nerve centre of government. The two offices housed here support Canada's prime minister in the task of governing. The Office of the Prime Minister is managed by political staff who support the prime . . . — — Map (db m150694) HM
English:
Oscar Peterson emerged from the Montréal working class neighbourhood known as Little Burgundy to become one of the world’s greatest piano virtuosos. His place in the international jazz pantheon is universally recognized.
With . . . — — Map (db m83311) HM
This bell was taken from the ruins of the clock tower destroyed by fire February 3, 1916. "The fire raged fiercely for hours. The main tower was not touched until about 11 p.m., and one of the most pathetic incidents of the night, which moved the . . . — — Map (db m39748) HM
English: The Canadian National Railway's coast-to-coast radio network lay the tracks for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Passengers enjoyed broadcasts en route in special listening cars. Transmitting from the Chateau Laurier . . . — — Map (db m150891) HM
English: These foundations of “Sappers’ Bridge,” built by Lieutenant-Colonel John By and this Royal Engineers in 1827, represent the contributions of military engineers in Canada. This plaque was erected April 29, 2004, in honour of a . . . — — Map (db m83366) HM
English: The first St. Andrew's kirk, erected here in 1828 by masons who built the Rideau Canal, was demolished in 1872. The present church, designed by W.T. Thomas, was built 1872-74. Français: La première église . . . — — Map (db m150895) HM
English: This Gothic Revival church was designed by W.T. Thomas of Montreal, one of Canada’s most significant architects of his generation. It replaced an earlier church built when the parish was established in 1828. Designated . . . — — Map (db m150893) HM
English: Created in 1875 by an Act of Parliament, the Supreme Court of Canada is the nation's highest court and one of its most important federal institutions. It is the final general court of appeal, the last judicial resort for . . . — — Map (db m150697) HM
"I was lucky to do what I did. How many people ever get a chance to do something that they really believe in."
Terry Fox
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox began his dream to run across Canada in support of cancer research by dipping his . . . — — Map (db m63937) HM
English: A notable Mohawk warrior and statesman, and principal war chief of the Six Nations, he led his people in support of the British. After the war, he brought his people to Canada to settle near where Brantford now stands. American . . . — — Map (db m83315) HM
English: “Plenty of spirits, and provisions of all sorts, with beds, blankets, mits, caps, shoes, etc. shall always be at hand, in the Government store, to answer whatever demands may come for such articles by the people on the work, . . . — — Map (db m83363) HM
English:
Built between 1826 and 1832, the Rideau Canal is the best preserved, fully operational example of North America’s great canal building era. Lieutenant-Colonel John By’s innovative deign was based on a “slackwater” system that . . . — — Map (db m83361) HM
English: The Rideau Waterway stretches 202 kilometres through a chain of lakes, rivers and canals, linking Canada’s capital, Ottawa, to the historic city of Kingston on Lake Ontario. To follow the Rideau Waterway is not only a trip through . . . — — Map (db m83362) HM
Journalist, poet, Irish patriot, Canadian statesman and Father of Confederation, McGee was born in Ireland, where he was involved in nationalist politics. Forced to flee to America in 1848, he worked for several years in the United States before . . . — — Map (db m75714) HM
English:
A programme of innovative social legislation, known collectively as the Veterans Charter, provided an unprecedented level of benefits to those who served in the Second World War. Advanced by the Canadian government, the . . . — — Map (db m140225) HM
