Confederation Square is the very heart of the city, and at its heart is the National War Memorial. It is surrounded by landmarks like the Chambers and Parliament Hill to the west, and the National Arts Centre, Government Conference Centre, and Chateau Laurier to the east. On a hot day in May, I approached from the south, where this traffic island was occupied with tulips.
There are tulips on the grounds of the Memorial, which was first built to honour the dead of the Great War, and then dedicated months before the outbreak of the Second World War. It has been rededicated to honour those who have died in wars and in military service for the country.
Heading off the grounds and to the west, I came across more tulips in planters.
Beautiful memorial and lovely flowers! Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete...Ottawa has developed a meaningful cityscape!
ReplyDeleteMeaningful locations captured with more tulips ~ lovely ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteI like the small beds that go along with the commorization o important events
ReplyDeleteGreat memorial, Awesome photos.
ReplyDeleteTulips are everywhere there, William.
ReplyDeleteSo important to have war memorials set up to remember them, there is one in just about every town in NZ. have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful memorial, flowers and skies.
ReplyDeleteA really nice memorial.
ReplyDeleteBlack tulip is it?
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