Name the Capital - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.497 W 075° 41.991
18T E 445250 N 5030396
"Name the Capital", also known as "Capitals Song" by Stompin Tom Connors, is about children identifying the capitals of all Canadian Provinces and the National Capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMDDZP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/31/2011
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In this song, Stompin Tom starts by saying: "Ottawa is a mighty good town, they never turn the Maple Leaf upside down. Here's to Ottawa and the land we love". He then asks: "Can anyone here name the capital of? When the name of a province is called out, the children present provide the name of the capital. When all the provincial capitals have been identified, Stompin Tom again asks: "Can anyone here name the capital of Canada, the resounding reply is: "Ottawa". The following words in the song are as follows: "Ottawa is a mighty good town, they never turn a maple leaf upside down. Here's to Ottawa in the land we love, and here's the Maple Leaf flag that flies up in Canada's sky high above."
In the video related to this song, the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings is shown. As the Parliament Buildings are and will be forever associated with Ottawa, the coordinates listed on the waymark page will take you in front of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario.
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