A tree dedicated to Canadians - Un arbre dedié aux Canadiens - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 18.623 W 075° 54.023
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A tree at this location was dedicated to Canadians who participated in the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-45.
Un arbre à cet endroit a été dedié aux Canadiens qui ont participé à la libération des Pays-Bas en 1944-45.
Waymark Code: WMFDA2
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/01/2012
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The dedicated tree and plaque are located in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Headquarters in Kanata, Ontario. It is easily accessible from a city sidewalk located in very close proximity. While the waymark is on private property, the public is welcomed to visit the plaque as well as another memorial located on site. The Royal Canadian Legion is a newly built building and the addition of both the plaque and monument are excellent additions to the property of an organization that supports war veterans. An inuksuk and a mosaic of the Royal Canadian Legion badge are also located on site.
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
"Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and
Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven
Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven planted this tree during their official visit to Canada in May 2010 as a token of their appreciation for the pivotal role that brave Canadian men and women in uniform played in the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-45.
2010 marks 65 years of special bonds between Canada and the Netherlands. This tree symbolizes the strength of the ties between our two countries. As it grows, it will serve to remind us of our shared history while we shape our common future.
London Planetree - Platanus X hybrida
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Royal Canadian Legion"
«Son Altesse Royale la princesse Margriet des Pays-Bas et le professeur Pieter van Vollenhoven
Son Altesse Royale la princesse Margriet des Pays-Bas et le professeur Pieter van Vollenhoven ont planté cet arbre durant leur visite officielle au Canada en témoignage de reconnaissance en mai 2010 pour le rôle essentiel joué par de courageux Canadiens et Canadiennes sous les drapeaux dans la libération des Pays-Bas en 1944 et 1945.
2010 commémore les 65 années de liens uniques unissant le Canada et les Pays-Bas. Cet arbre symbolise la force des liens entre nos deux pays. Sa croissance servira à nous rappeler qu'une histoire en partage est aussi un gage d'avenir à partager.
Platane a feuille d'erable
Platanus X hybrida
Ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas
La Legion Royale Canadienne»
Date of Dedication: 05/11/2010
Property Permission: Private
Access instructions: The waymark is located in front of the Legion House in Ottawa (Kanata), Ontario and can be visited at any time. There is parking on site as well as on nearby streets.
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
86 Aird Place
Ottawa (Kanata), ON Canada
K2L 0A1
Commemoration: Canadian men and women who participated in the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-45.
Access times: Not listed
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