Centennial Flame
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The Centennial Flame is a monument on Parliament Hill commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. First lit in January 1967, the Flame worked with natural gas and, as of 2021, u
Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill
Parliament Ottawa
Canadian Confederation
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Canadian Confederation was the process by which three British North American provinces—the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick—were united into one federation, called the Dominion of Ca
Centennial Flame
…The Centennial Flame (French: Flamme du centenaire) is a monument on Parliament Hill commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. First lit in January 1967, the Flame worked with natural gas and, as of 2021, uses biogas. This ensures the fountain does not freeze in winter. Money…
The Fathers of Confederation
Sir William Alexander
George-Étienne Cartier
Delegates of the Charlottetown Conference on the steps of Government House, September 1864