Garden of the Provinces and Territories, National commemorative park in Ottawa, Canada
The Garden of the Provinces and Territories is a formal park spanning 4 acres, displaying flags from each Canadian region arranged in chronological order. The layout consists of structured terraces organized to represent all provinces and territories.
The site was originally a wilderness estate belonging to settler Nicholas Sparks starting in 1826 before becoming an official commemorative garden. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker opened the park in 1962 as a national tribute.
The garden displays bronze plaques showing the floral emblems of each province and territory, reflecting the natural diversity across Canada. You can discover these regional plant symbols as you walk through the grounds.
The grounds are accessible via pedestrian and bicycle paths, including an underground tunnel beneath Wellington Street connecting to nearby government buildings. The pathways are clearly marked and easy to navigate.
The Tree Fountain is a stainless steel water sculpture that cascades over stepping stones into a pool below, symbolizing Canada's forests. This artwork becomes a calm focal point where visitors often pause to listen to the water.
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