HomeSaluting Canada’s Capital Cities
Every summer, the National Capital Commission (NCC) lines Confederation Boulevard with a new set of colourful banners. The banners celebrate distinctive aspects of Canadian geography and culture and, every year, a different theme is chosen.
In 2010, the banners honour the architectural landmarks of Canada’s 14 capital cities — federal, provincial and territorial.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Canadian Navy
Every year, a special banner series celebrates a significant milestone in Canadian history. This year, these special banners mark the centennial of Canada’s Navy.
A century ago, Canada established the Canadian Naval Service, thereby taking responsibility for its own naval defence. Since then, Canadian ships have patrolled our waters, guarded sovereignty in the North, gone to war as part of an international force and carried peacekeepers on historic missions. Most recently, our Navy delivered medical and humanitarian aid to the people of Haiti. The traditions of Canada’s Navy are rooted in the history of war, yet they also thrive today in the area of international cooperation.
The banners celebrate Sir Charles Kingsmill, the first director of Canada’s Naval Service in 1910. They honour the role of women, including those who served as members of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service during the Second World War. They symbolize the power of the modern fleet and the watchfulness of the Navy on behalf of Canadian security.
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