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Invitation to celebrate Sir John A. Macdonald on his 197th birthday at Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada
KINGSTON, ONTARIO, January 04, 2012 - Parks Canada invites you to commemorate Sir John A. Macdonald’s birthday at Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada on Wednesday January 11, 2012. Join us for birthday cake and refreshments.
Date: January 11, 2012
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm,
Address: 35 Centre Street, Kingston, ON
As the first Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald was a true founding father of Canada. Hard working and politically active, Macdonald was a key figure in politics and helped bring the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick together in 1867 to form Canada. He was also a driving force for the addition of British Columbia, PEI, and the North West Territories. Although a proud Scottish immigrant, Macdonald was passionate about Canada, and one of his main accomplishments as Prime Minister of Canada was linking the country from coast to coast with the building of the Trans-Canadian railroad.
Bellevue House is one of the few places in the country where Macdonald’s life and achievements are presented to the public. Discover more about how Macdonald rose to the challenge of the Northwest rebellion, handled relations with the United States, and balanced French and English interests during the 19 years he spent as Prime Minister.
Bellevue House National Historic Site is proudly owned and operated by Parks Canada for the enjoyment of all Canadians. For more information about Bellevue House or our Sir John A. Macdonald birthday festivities contact us at (613) 545-8666 ext. 107 or email george.muggleton@pc.gc.ca.