Tour participants, Nathan Phillips Square, July 2, 2016. Image by Marcus Mitanis.
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Resource ID
9004
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Open
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Image by Marcus Mitanis
Date of Creation
02 July 2016
Keywords
entertainment, long weekend, gathering space
People Depicted
Kaitlin Wainwright is partially visible at centre of image (wearing head mic) - director of public programming and tour leader
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Marcus Mitanis
Caption
Tour participants, Nathan Phillips Square, July 2, 2016. Image by Marcus Mitanis.
Description
Since its opening in 1965, the 1.2 hectare Nathan Phillips Square has been a public space for cultural celebrations and political gatherings. Three concrete arches span the reflecting pool on Nathan Phillips Square. These were officially named Freedom Arches in 1989, and later had a piece of the Berlin Wall installed at the base of the centre arch.
Each year, 1.5 million people visit Nathan Phillips Square, for farmers markets, skating, festivals, parades, and fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The square is also an important place where Canadians can exercise their right to freedom of expression, which is guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. One of the first political actions took place in October 1965, less than a month after City Hall opened, when 800 people marched from the U.S. Consulate on University Avenue to Nathan Phillips Square to rally against the American government’s policy in Vietnam.
Nathan Phillips Square is also where Canadians have come to welcome their heroes. On July 11, 1980, Terry Fox ran down University Avenue with an entourage of supporters. Running into Nathan Phillips Square, Terry was greeted by dignitaries and a crowd of more than 10,000.