Governor General's Foot Guards - Ottawa, Ontario
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This plaque, in tribute to the Governor General's Foot Guards, is located in Foot Guards Park, on Leamington Way, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10JMR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/16/2019
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Foot Guards Park
This park is named in recognition of the historical significance of the Governor General's Foot Guards.
Established my Militia Order 16 on June 7, 1872 and modelled on the Household Troops in Great Britain, the Governor General's Foot Guards bring military ceremony and music befitting a Nations's Capital. Since its formation, soldiers of this reserve Infantry Regiment have served in defence of Canada's interests at home and abroad, as well as perform ceremonial duties throughout the year in support of the Governor General of Canada.
The Guardsmen, seen daily in bearskin cap and scarlet tunic on Parliament Hill and at Rideau Hall during the summer months are iconic to Ottawa and Canada's Capital.
Approved by Ottawa City Council on April 23, 2014.
Mayor Jim Watson
Councillor Steven Desroches
(Gloucester-South Nepean)
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
The park can be visited at anytime
Entrance fees (if it applies): None - Aucun
Type of memorial: Plaque
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