Governor General's Foot Guards - Ottawa, Ontario
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This plaque recognizes the history of the Governor General of Canada's Foot Guards, and identifies the tasks and roles they have been assigned by the Government of Canada throughout the years.
Waymark Code: WM13189
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/24/2020
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Inscription on the plaque:
Foot Guards Park
This park is named in recognition of the historical
significance of the
Governor General's Foot Guards
Established by militia order 16
on June 7, 1872, and modelled on
the Household troop in Great
Britain, the Governor General's
Foot Guards bring military
ceremony and music befitting
a Nation's Capital. Since its
formation, soldiers of this
Reserved 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 Steve Desroches
(Gloucester-Southgate)
Group that erected the marker: The City of Ottawa, Ontario
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Corner of Leamington Way and Ventanna Way
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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