A Flame of Unity to Celebrate Canada’s Centennial Year
9/23/2023
As we ambled about the grounds of Parliament, we inevitably came upon the Centennial Flame. Located ...
Centennial Flame
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111 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4
Located on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the Centennial Flame is a cherished national monument that holds significant historical value. Originally ignited by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson in 1966 to commemorate Canada’s 100th anniversary of Confederation, the flame now stands as a symbol of unity and diversity.
The design of the Centennial Flame is a striking showcase of Canada’s provinces and territories, with each side of the fountain adorned with a bronze shield representing a specific region. The addition of Nunavut's symbols in 2017 further enhanced the monument's representation of Canada's rich heritage.
Visitors to the Centennial Flame partake in a unique tradition of tossing coins into the fountain, contributing to the funding of the Centennial Flame Research Award dedicated to disability research. Maintained by Public Services and Procurement Canada, this perpetual flame stands as a beacon of national pride, enduring even the coldest of Ottawa winters with its ever-flowing water.
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Eternal Flame
9/30/2022
The Centennial Flame (French: Flamme du centenaire) is a monument on Parliament Hill commemorating t...
SUPER COOL (WAIT... NO.... HOT!! )
8/16/2022
just beautiful at any time of day and at any time of the year. Whether its raining, snowing, sunny, ...
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"They frown on roasting marshmallows"
"Throw a penny in and wish for the true north strong and free!"
"Throw a penny and make a wish O:-)"
"Toss in a coin or two, the money goes to the Centennial Flame Research Award Fund, which recognizes and publicizes the achievements of Canadians with disabilities."
"Don't dance naked in the Eternal Flame - it doesn't look it but it is well guarded :)"
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