Canada Centennial White Oak - Dorval, Quebec
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 45° 26.354 W 073° 45.321
18T E 597344 N 5032498
White oak tree plant in celebration of the Canadian Centennial located on the grounds of the Dorval Cultural Centre.
Waymark Code: WMB29F
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 03/26/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 42
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The tree was presented to Dorval, a suburb of Montreal by the town of Oakville. The centennial celebrations in Canada included Expo 67 a large world fair. The oak tree was planted in an area of many commemorative plaques and other dedicated tree.

Text of plaque:

 On The Occasion
Of The Centennial Year
This White Oak
Was Presented
By The Citizens Of Dorval
November 18th 1967		  A L'occasion De
L'Année Du Centenaire
Cet Arbre Est Présenté
Par Les Citoyens D'Oakville
Aux Citoyens De Dorval
Novembre 18 1967

Subject: Country

Commemoration: Centennial

Date of Founding: 1867

Date of Commemoration: 11/18/1967

Address:
Dorval Cultural Centre 1401 Bord Du Lac Dorval, QC

Overview Photograph:

Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


Web site if available: Not listed
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