Centennial Flame

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Centennial Flame
Flamme du centenaire
Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill
Map of the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill
LocationOttawa, Ontario, Canada
TypeFountain
Opening date1 January 1967
Dedicated to100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation

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 thrown into it is a donation for people with disabilities, some of whom have received over $5,000.

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