Naval Radio Station Plaque

In the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, formerly the site of a Naval Radio Station, a plaque on a rock commemorates the station. The Fletcher Wildlife Garden occupies a place on the east of Prince of Wales Drive, accessed by the first road to the left coming south from the roundabout at the entrance to the Experimental Farm.

NAVAL RADIO STATION—CFF
1940 - 1947

On this site in 1940, the Royal Canadian Navy operated a high frequency radio station with the call-sign CFF. The station received and transmitted messages between naval service headquarters, allied authorities, ships at sea, and frequently intercepted enemy transmissions. This plaque is dedicated on behalf of all naval veterans, to those who served here.

Naval Officers' Association of Canada-Ottawa and Royal Canadian Naval Association-Ottawa/Hull 1 May 1993

CFF—STATION NAVALE RADIO
1940 - 1947

Sur cet emplacement en 1940, la Marine Royale du Canada a érigé un bâtiment pour y loger une station radio à haute fréquence dont le signal était CFF. Cette station a reçu et tranmis des messages entre le quartie général du service naval, les autorités alliées, les navires en mer et aussi intercepta de nombreaux messages ennemis. Tous les anciens combatttants de la marine dédient cette plaque à ceux qui ont servi ici.

l'Association des officiers de la marine-Ottawa et l'Association Royale canadienne de la marine 1 mai 1993

Chesterville Veterans Memorial Park

In Chesterville, Ontario, the veterans memorial park occupies a location south of Chesterville Queen Street, north of the South Nation River and west of Main Street North.

Air India Flight 182 Memorial

On the east side of Commissioners Park, west of Dow's Lake road and north of Madawaska Drive stands a plaque memorializing the passengers and crew of Air India flight 182.

These trees were planted by the Honourable George Hees P.C., M.P., Minister of Veteran's Affairs on behalf of the Government of Canada, and by His Excellency S. J. S. Chhatwal the High Commissioner of India, in memory of the 329 passengers and crew of Air India Flight 182 who lost their lives on June 23, 1985.

At the initiative of the Indo-Canadian Forum

Ces arbres ont été plantés par l'honorable George Hees, C.P., deputé ministre des Affaires des anciens combattants, au nom du gouvernement du Canada et par son excellence S. J. S. Chhatwal haut-commissaire de l'Inde, à la mémoire d'équipage du vol Air India 182, qui ont perdu la vie le 23 juin 1985.

Une initiative du Forum indo-canadien

James Fletcher Fountain

A fountain commemorating James Fletcher, Dominion Entomologist and Botanist, stands in the Experimental Farm south of National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway and east of Maple Drive.

1852 - 1908
JAMES FLETCHER FRSC
A PIONEER CANADIAN NATURALIST

A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION FROM
THE OTTAWA FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB
AND HIS MANY FRIENDS

I pressed the button. The fountain no longer has its plumbing installed. The two marks on either side fill holes where chains with cups had been bolted to the structure. A nearby, less decorative fountain provides water for thirsty visitors.

1852 - 1908
JAMES FLETCHER FRSC
A PIONEER CANADIAN NATURALIST
A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION FROM
THE OTTAWA FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB
AND HIS MANY FRIENDS

1852 - 1908
JAMES FLETCHER MSRC
UN DES PREMIERS NATURALISTES CANADIENS
OFFERT EN GAGE D'AFFECTION
PAR SES NOMBREUX AMIS
ET PAR L'OTTAWA FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB.

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.

À l'intérieur de l'entrée de la porte Rideau donnant sur le domaine de Rideau Hall, au nord du sentier et à l'est du chalet du jardinier et du centre d'accueil des visiteurs, une grande pierre porte une plaque commémorant les vingt-cinq premières années où des Canadiens ont occupé le poste de gouverneur général du 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)