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 60 Years - Canadian Confederation - Ottawa, Ontario Posted by:  Weathervane
N 45° 25.483 W 075° 41.975
18T E 445271 N 5030370
This bas-relief sculpture, representing people employed in various occupations , was given to Canada by Canadians in the United-States in token of their devotion to the country of their birth.
Waymark Code: WMZAY8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/11/2018
Views: 3
Text of the plaque:
To commemorate the sixtieth year of Confederation, Canadians in the United-States gave this in token of their devotion to the country of their birth and as a proud tribute to the achievement of its founders.
Visiting Hours:
Sept 6 - May 13 WEEKDAYS When Parliament is sitting: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:50 pm 3:20 pm Wednesday 12:30 pm to 3:20 pm Friday 9:00 am to 9:50 am 12:50 pm to 3:20 pm When Parliament is not sitting: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:20 pm WEEKENDS Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:20 pm May 14 - June 30 WEEKDAYS When Parliament is sitting: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:50 pm 3:20 pm to 7:20 pm Wednesday 12:30 pm to 7:20 pm Friday 9:00 am to 9:50 am 12:50 pm to 7:20 pm When Parliament is not sitting: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:20 pm WEEKENDS Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:20 pm
Entrance fees (if it applies): Free tickets must be obtained to visit the the plaque and relief sculpture. All visits to Parliament are offered free of charge. Tickets for guided tours and the Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Subject: Country
Commemoration: July 1, 2018
Date of Founding: July 1, 1867
Date of Commemoration: July 1, 1927
Address:
Inside the foyer of the Centre Block - Parliament Buildings - Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: Not listed
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