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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24EX_a-square-for-all-time-un-place-en-permanence_Ottawa-Ontario.html
In these times of rapid change and technological advancement, few things in life remain constant. However, Dickinson Square has endured over the years by serving its community through diversification, resilience and sheer determination.
In the 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24EG_dickinson-square-and-manotick-la-place-dickinson-et-manotick_Ottawa-Ontario.html
You are standing in Dickinson Square, named after Moss Kent Dickinson, the founder of the Village of Manotick. Dickinson and his partners were established forwarders of goods and people along the Rideau River. Recognizing the potential of water po…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24EC_a-safety-valve-and-power-source_Ottawa-Ontario.html
The Rideau Canal is a 202 kilometre waterway made navigable by a system of more than 50 dams, 47 locks and 19 kilometres of actual canal ruts. Built between 1826 and 1832 as British military defence strategy, the Canal served as a secure water rou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM232C_merchant-navy-marine-marchande-a-war-memorial_Ottawa-Ontario.html
In wartime, merchant mariners have collectively faced constant danger and heavy losses to carry vital supplies and personnel across the oceans.
These plants depict the many crossings of our mariners, with yellow symbolizing the hope of our Allies…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM232B_homefront-front-interieur-a-war-memorial_Ottawa-Ontario.html
In national crises, people across our land unite in determination and effort to boost production and morale, vital to our cause.
These plants portray a patchwork of communities and farms across the country.
En temps de crise nationale, les gens …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2329_air-force-force-aerienne-a-war-memorial_Ottawa-Ontario.html
From the beginnings of flight, our aviators have served with courage and skill, high in the skies, in defence of freedom in all corners of the World.
Clouds over which our aviators fly and colours of the fields below are conveyed by these plants.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2326_navy-marine-a-war-memorial_Ottawa-Ontario.html
On the high seas, our sailors defend our sovereignty, protect sea lanes and support our troops, ever ready to heed the call of far flung allies.
Ship bells and white foam of ocean wavers are illustrated here.
En haute mer, nos marins défe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2323_army-armee-a-war-memorial_Ottawa-Ontario.html
Backed by proud tradition, our soldiers guard our homeland and bravely serve at great costs to resist aggression and protect liberty in many lands.
Red poppies symbolize their sacrifice, complemented by the many blue oceans they cross.
Fiers gar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2322_the-clapp-family-barns-les-granges-de-la-famille-clapp_Ottawa-Ontario.html
This Park is located on the former site of the Clapp Family Barns. Note the remnants of the barn foundation around this sign. The barn complex, shown here, is in front of the old bridge whose abutment remains behind the Cenotaph.
Johnston Clapp c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM231Z_the-mill-and-manotick-le-moulin-et-manotick_Ottawa-Ontario.html
After the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States, many citizens of Upper and Lower Canada feared Americans had unfinished business with Canada. As a result, the Rideau Canal was constructed as part of a military system to protect agains…