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  2. 1939 royal tour of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The King and the Queen stopped in Vancouver, Victoria, and a number of other smaller communities in British Columbia. Mackenzie King was enthused, stating in his diary on 29 May 1939, "the day in Vancouver was one of the finest on the entire tour," and, the following day: "Without question, Victoria has left the most pleasing of all impressions.

  3. Victoria Day - Wikipedia

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    The name Victoria Day was selected by Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, who wanted to avoid an imperialist name that would antagonize French Canadians. [14] The Crown-in-Council, the following year, designated May 24 as the official birthday of King Edward VII. [15] Victoria Day celebrations at Queen's Park, in Toronto, 1910

  4. Royal tours of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The statue is placed across a statue of Queen Victoria, the first monarch of a confederated Canada. [146] On the same day, the Queen also unveiled two stained-glass windows at Rideau Hall, one to commemorate her ruby jubilee, the other to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the appointment of the first Canadian-born governor general of Canada ...

  5. Public holidays in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Victoria Day: Victoria Day: Victoria Day: National Patriots' Day: Victoria Day June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day: National Indigenous Peoples Day June 24: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: July 1: Canada Day: Memorial Day: Canada Day July 9: Nunavut Day: First Monday in August: British Columbia Day: New Brunswick Day: Civic Holiday: Civic Holiday ...

  6. Victory Square, Vancouver - Wikipedia

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    A Canadian Forces and RCMP guard of honour at the Remembrance Day services on Victory Square, 11 November 2014. On the northern side of the square, on a plaza flanking Hastings Street, lies the Vancouver war memorial, the Victory Square Cenotaph. The cenotaph is approximately 30 feet (9.1 m) tall, and is a triangular edifice whose shape ...

  7. List of filming locations in the Vancouver area - Wikipedia

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    Toggle District of North Vancouver (North Shore) subsection. 17.1 Cleveland Dam. 17.2 Cates Park. ... That Cold Day in the Park (1969) Carnal Knowledge (1971)

  8. Canadian Pacific 374 - Wikipedia

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    Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day.

  9. Kitsilano Pool - Wikipedia

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    Today, Kitsilano pool is a popular swimming spot in Vancouver, operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The pool normally opens on the Victoria Day long weekend and remains open until mid to late September. It is divided into three sections: a shallow section for children and family swimming, roped-off lanes for lap swimming and ...

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