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|   Memorial Chamber - Peace Tower - Ottawa, Ontario
in Stained Glass Windows The large windows, each divided into four panels by stone mullions, include two tiers of tall figures who are most often symbolic in nature. A great variety of ornamental and heraldic detail complements the attributes and principles of these figures. posted by:  Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/09/2018 last visited: 05/05/2019 |
 view galleryNE0 km |  Book of Remembrance - War of 1812 - Ottawa, Ontario
in War of 1812 A new Book of Remembrance to honour those who gave their lives in service to Canada during the War of 1812, is located in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower, in Ottawa, Ontario. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/10/2018 last visited: 07/26/2019 |
 view galleryNE0 km |  Hoptonwood Limestone - Ottawa, Ontario
in Gifts from Other Countries The focal point of the Chamber is an altar containing the Book of Remembrance that holds the names of over 66,000 Canadians who died during the First World War. The altar was carved from a block of Hoptonwood limestone provided by Great Britain. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/09/2018 last visited: 05/05/2019 |
 view galleryNE0 km | Black Marble - Ottawa, Ontario in Gifts from Other Countries The Memorial Chamber's, architect asked the Belgian government to provide stone for use within the Memorial Chamber. The Belgian Government presented black marble for the wall plinths, altar steps and the Ste Anne marble for the clustered columns. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/22/2018 last visited: 07/20/2016 |
 view galleryNE0 km | Château-Gaillard Stone - Ottawa, Ontario in Gifts from Other Countries The Memorial Chamber's architect asked the French government to provide stone for use within the Memorial Chamber. For the walls and vault, the French government gave Chateau-Gaillard stone: in Pearson's words, “one of the most beautiful stones of France.” posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/10/2018 last visited: 05/05/2019 |
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in Relief Art Sculptures The Memorial Chamber, located inside the Peace Tower, contains many relief sculptures carved on Chateau Gaillard Stone depicting soldiers on horses, on parade and en route to battlefields, regimental numbers and military equipment. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/21/2018 last visited: 05/05/2019 |
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|  Peace Tower Time Capsule - Capsule historique de la tour de la paix - Ottawa, Ontario
in Time Capsules The Peace Tower Time Capsule is located under the cornerstone laid by the Prince of Wales in 1919. La capsule historique de la tour de la paix est située sous la pierre angulaire posée par le Prince de Galles en 1919. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 06/04/2013 last visited: 12/05/2011 |
 view galleryW0 km |  1919 - The Cornerstone of the Peace Tower - La pierre angulaire de la tour de la Paix - Ottawa, Ontario
in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones The Cornerstone of the Peace Tower, laid in 1919, is located on the Peace Tower, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario. La pierre angulaire de la tour de la Paix, posée en 1919, est située sur la tour de la Paix, à Ottawa, Ontario. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 06/05/2013 last visited: 06/25/2018 |
 view galleryW0 km |  Bowman Brown Law - Ottawa, Ontario
in Citizen Memorials This plaque was erected to the memory of Bowman Brown Law who died in the fire which destroyed the Parliament Buildings on February 3rd, 1916. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 01/15/2019 last visited: 01/15/2019 |
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in Animal Memorials These separate sculptures of animals that served during the Great War were sculpted by Cléophas Soucy in 1927. They are located over the doorway leading to the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower, Parliament Buildings, in Ottawa, Ontario. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 01/15/2018 last visited: 01/25/2019 |
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in World War I Memorials and Monuments The Peace Tower sits at the central axis of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/02/2012 last visited: 12/29/2023 |
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in Look-Out Towers The Peace Tower sits on the central axis of the Centre Block of the Canadian parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/01/2012 last visited: 12/29/2023 |
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in Official Local Tourism Attractions An observation deck at the top of the tower will allow you to get a bird's eye view of the surrounding area. You will also be given access to the Memorial Chamber dedicated to the Canadians who died in conflicts around the world. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 06/06/2021 last visited: 12/29/2023 |
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in Figurative Public Sculpture The sculpture known as the "Mother Beaver" is located at the apex of the entry to the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. It was sculpted by Cléophas Soucy in 1938. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 05/04/2018 last visited: 07/14/2019 |
 view galleryW0 km | The Nurses' Memorial - Monument à la mémoire des infirmières - Ottawa, Ontario in Citizen Memorials The Nurses' Memorial is located in the northern section of the Hall of Honour, in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings. Le monument à la mémoire des infirmières est situé dans la section nord du Hall d'honneur, dans l'édifice du Centre. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/20/2017 last visited: 01/25/2019 |
 view galleryW0 km | The Tunnellers’ Friends - Memorial Chamber - Ottawa, Ontario in Relief Art Sculptures These separate relief sculptures of animals that served during the war were based on designs by John A. Pearson and sculpted by Cléophas Soucy. They are located over the doorway leading to the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/22/2017 last visited: 01/25/2019 |
 view galleryW0 km | The Coat of Arms of the Canadian Provinces - Ottawa, Ontario in Relief Art Sculptures These Wallace sandstone sculptures of the Provincial Coat of Arms are located on the arch leading to the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings and represent the Coat of Arms of Canadian Provinces as they existed in the early 20th century. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 05/11/2018 last visited: 07/14/2019 |
 view galleryW0 km | First Nation Chief - Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings - Ottawa, Ontario in Relief Art Sculptures This sculpture of a First Nation Chief is located on the exterior wall, to the left of the entrance to the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, in Ottawa, Ontario. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 05/11/2018 last visited: 07/20/2016 |
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in Epic Beings and Creatures This sculpture of a unicorn is located outside, in front of the entrance to the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, in Ottawa, Ontario. It was added to the Coat of Arms of Canada to represent the Scottish people who helped build this country. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 05/03/2018 last visited: 07/14/2019 |
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in Kinetic Sculpture and Art Time Span is located on the roof of the World Exchange Plaza in Ottawa. It is described as a travelling globe that is a timepiece traversing the top of the building over arched trusses which symbolize the bridge crossings of three rivers. posted by: Weathervane location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 04/26/2018 last visited: 07/09/2019 |
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in Cityscapes The view of Ottawa and Gatineau from atop the Peace Tower. posted by:  stonefly626 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 06/21/2013 last visited: 07/20/2016 |
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|  The Peace Tower Carillon, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
in Carillon The best known of Canada's 11 carillons this massive instrument is played on a regular schedule throughout the year. posted by: bluelamb03 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 08/08/2011 last visited: 05/25/2022 |
 view gallerySW0 km |  Peace Tower Clock, Parliament Hill, Ottawa ON
in Town Clocks Peace Tower Clock stands in the front center of the Center Block building of Parliament. posted by: jkozik location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/18/2009 last visited: 12/29/2023 |
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in Capitol Buildings Capital of Canada the Parliament Building in Ottawa, Ontario posted by: monkeys4ever location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 02/09/2008 last visited: 12/29/2023 |
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in Chronograms The Peace Tower is the centrepiece of the Parliament Buildings. posted by: elyob location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 06/13/2018 last visited: 01/25/2019 |
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