Thursday, July 25, 2019

25th Anniversary of Canadian Governors General Plaque Revisited

Inside the Rideau Gate entrance to the grounds of Rideau Hall, north of the foot path and east of the Gardener's cottage and Visitor Centre a large rock displays a plaque commemorating the first twenty-five years of Canadians serving as Governors General of Canada.





1952-1977

Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Canadian Governors General

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveiled this plaque during her silver jubilee visit.


1952-1977

Vingt-cinquième anniversaire des Gouverneurs généreaux canadiens

Sa Majesté la Reine Elisabeth II a dévollé cette plaque durant les fêtes marquant ses vingt-cing années de règne.

Jules Léger
(1974-1979)

Roland Michener
(1967-1974)

Georges-Philias Vanier
(1959-1967)

Vincent Massey
(1952-1959)