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36-712: Two provincial parks are located along it: the Mattawa River Provincial Park stretches along both sides of the river's banks for almost its full length; and Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park , located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the river's end. The river flows inside a graben through the Algonquin highlands. This valley is an offshoot arm of ancient rift valley , called the Ottawa-Bonnechere Graben , which still causes minor earthquakes in

72-713: A fee ($ 185 to $ 225) to receive the historical marker itself. In the same state, the Boston neighborhood Charlestown has its own local association to administer historical markers. Other historical markers in and around Boston are administered by agencies such as The Bostonian Society or are associated with sites such as those along the Freedom Trail , the Black Heritage Trail , and the Emerald Necklace . Other examples of mostly locally generated historical markers in

108-624: A former use of the place, or some other thing. Most such plaques are attached to a wall, stone, or other vertical surface. Many modern plaques and markers are used to associate the location where the plaque or marker is installed with the person, event, or item commemorated as a place worthy of visit. A monumental plaque or tablet commemorating a deceased person or persons, can be a simple form of church monument . Most modern plaques affixed in this way are commemorative of something, but not all. There are also purely religious plaques, and some signify ownership or affiliation of some sort. A plaquette

144-578: A green plaque scheme which is run alongside that of the blue plaque scheme administered by English Heritage. Other schemes are run by civic societies, district or town councils, or local history groups, and often operate with different criteria. After the First World War , the families of British and British Empire (now Commonwealth) service men and women killed during the conflict were presented with bronze Memorial Plaques . The plaques, of about 125 millimetres (4.9 in) in diameter, were designed by

180-471: A party administers the distribution of historical markers varies. For example, the "Preservation Worcester" program in Worcester, Massachusetts , allows a person to register their house or other structure of least fifty years of age if the building is well preserved, with retention of its original character and importance to the architectural, cultural or historical nature of the local neighborhood . One then pays

216-661: A post-glacial spillway which drained the Great Lakes into the Ottawa River until about 4000 years ago can be seen at several sites along the river. There are potholes at Portage de Talon and numerous cataracts and former river channels, such as the boulder pavement between Pine Lake and McCool Bay, 12–15 metres (39–49 ft) above the river's present-day waterline. The Mattawa River had been used by native peoples as an important transportation corridor for many centuries. In 1610, Étienne Brûlé and in 1615, Samuel de Champlain were

252-614: A rock garden in low water. The last portage before Mattawa and the Ottawa River is around the Hurdman Dam. The 64 kilometres (40 mi) Mattawa River Canoe Race has been held each year since 1976. The race runs from Olmsted Beach on Trout Lake in North Bay to Mattawa Island Conservation Area, through open water, rapids, and portages. This popular race is open to several classes of competition, including marathon and recreational canoeing, kayaking, voyageur canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. There

288-642: Is a provincial park in Ontario , Canada . The park spans both sides of the Mattawa River . It has an area of 25.5 square kilometres (9.8 sq mi) and is about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) west of Mattawa, Ontario , Canada. It is administered by Ontario Parks , which classifies it as a natural environment park. This park is popular in the summer with campers , providing many recreational activities such as canoeing , swimming, hiking , wildlife viewing, and other family activities. The visitors centre houses

324-494: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Canadian protected area related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Commemorative plaque A commemorative plaque , or simply plaque , or in other places referred to as a historical marker , historic marker , or historic plaque , is a plate of metal, ceramic, stone, wood, or other material, bearing text or an image in relief , or both, to commemorate one or more persons, an event,

360-557: Is a small plaque, but in English, unlike many European languages, the term is not typically used for outdoor plaques fixed to walls. The Benin Empire , which flourished in present-day Nigeria between the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries, had an exceedingly rich sculptural tradition. One of the kingdom's chief sites of cultural production was the elaborate ceremonial court of the Oba (divine king) at

396-757: Is also a 13-kilometre (8.1 mi) race which runs from Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to the finish link at the Mattawa Island Conservation Area. The race is organized by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority and sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayaking Racing Association (OMCKRA). The race record was set in 1995 at 5 hours, 27 minutes and 53 seconds. Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

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432-563: Is still an important industry in this region, its shores are now protected from further development and logging. Today, the river and lakes are mainly used for recreation. In 1970, a section of the Mattawa River from the eastern end of Trout Lake to the western boundary of Samuel de Champlain Park was protected as Ontario's first "waterway" park. It was a 33 kilometres (21 mi) long and 122 metres (400 ft) wide ribbon of land on both sides of

468-534: Is thought to be the oldest system of its kind in the world. Plaques are attached to buildings to commemorate their association with important occupants or events. The National Trust (which is a non-profit charity organization unlike English Heritage and English Heritage properties) has its own similar markers as well. The Dead Comics' Society installs blue plaques to commemorate the former residences of well-known comedians, including those of Sid James and John Le Mesurier . However, not all historical markers in

504-511: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers , can choose to maintain a national set of historical markers that fit a certain theme. The Royal Society of Arts established the first scheme in the world for historical commemoration on plaques in 1866. The scheme was established under the influence of the British politician William Ewart and the civil servant Henry Cole . The first plaque

540-1029: The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Register of Historic Places (in the United States), the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty (in the United Kingdom), An Taisce (in Ireland), National Historical Commission of the Philippines (in the Philippines), and the National Trusts of other countries. Other historical markers are created by local municipalities , non-profit organizations , companies , or individuals. In addition to geographically defined regions, individual organizations, such as E Clampus Vitus or

576-469: The 19th century, the river provided access to large untouched stands of white pine . The river was also used to transport logs to sawmills. The value of the Mattawa River as a transportation link ended in 1881 when the railroad was built to Mattawa. Almost the full length of the river was protected as a provincial park in 1970 and has been designated as a Canadian Heritage River in January 1988. While logging

612-688: The NHCP. Markers are found all over the country, and there have been markers installed outside the country. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations. There are more than 1,690 markers to date. Most markers are located within Luzon , especially in Metro Manila (with more than 500), which has prompted the NHCP to install more markers in Visayas and Mindanao , for their greater inclusion in

648-514: The Ottawa), reaching Lake Nipissing by way of "La Vase Portage", an 11-kilometre (6.8 mi) stretch of water and portages . Other notable travellers on the Mattawa included Jean Nicolet in 1620, Jean de Brébeuf in 1626, Gabriel Lallemant in 1648, Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Médard des Groseilliers in 1658, La Verendrye in 1731, Alexander MacKenzie in 1794, and David Thompson in 1812. In

684-670: The Philippine Historical Research and Markers Committee, which initially only marked antiquities in Manila . The initial markers were placed in 1934. Markers have their texts primarily in Filipino , while there are also markers in the English language, especially for markers that were installed during the American colonial era . Markers in regional languages such as Cebuano , Ilocano , and Kapampangan , are also available and issued by

720-658: The Talon Lake Forest. It is a non-operating park, meaning there are no visitor services. Permitted activities are mountain biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, and swimming. There are 20 backcountry campsites provided and the portage trails are marked with signs and historic plaques . However most are in various stages of neglect. The Mattawa River is a popular destination for weekend canoe camping trips, that can be travelled in both directions. It has 14 portages which all are fairly short, well-marked and cleared. The route description below follows

756-536: The United Kingdom are blue, and many are not ceramic. A range of other commemorative plaque schemes, which are typically run by local councils and charitable bodies, exists throughout the United Kingdom. These tend to use their own criteria for determining the eligibility to put up a plaque. There are commemorative plaque schemes in Bath , Edinburgh , Brighton , Liverpool , Loughton , and elsewhere—some of which differ from

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792-577: The Voyageur Heritage Centre, which highlights the historic importance of the Mattawa River to the fur trade through interactive exhibits. The park is also home to the Canadian Ecology Centre , an outdoor education centre, which provides educational programs on sustainable forestry . The park is named after Samuel de Champlain , one of the first French explorers of Canada of the 17th century. This Ontario location article

828-545: The agency then started unveiling Philippine Nationhood Trail historical markers since 2023. Blue plaques are the principal type of historical markers found throughout England and are the closest thing there is to a historical marker system in the UK. An example is the blue plaque scheme run by English Heritage in London , although these were originally erected in a variety of shapes and colors. This has been running for over 140 years and

864-448: The area. From Lake Talon to Mattawa the river flows through a rock-walled canyon up to 150 metres (490 ft) in places. Tributaries include the: The Porte de l'enfer (Hell's Gate) is a peculiar cave in the river's bank speculated to be a native ochre mine. In 1761, Alexander Henry the elder reported on this cave and the myths surrounding it. It was said to be inhabited by an evil and fierce demon, hence its name. Evidence of

900-486: The early thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries as a form of sepulchral memorial generally inset into the walls of churches or surfaces of tombs. Surviving in great numbers, they were manufactured from sheet brass or latten , very occasionally coloured with enamels, and tend to depict highly conventional figures with brief inscriptions. Historical markers are put on display by the owners of sites listed by national agencies concerned with historic preservation such as

936-696: The eminent sculptor and medallist , Edward Carter Preston . In the United States , various state governments have commemorative plaque schemes usually using the name historical markers. The National Trust for Historic Preservation or the U.S. government, through the National Register of Historic Places, can bestow historical status. State programmes, such as the California Register of Historical Resources , allow designated sites to place their own markers. The criteria and circumstances through which

972-701: The familiar blue plaque. A scheme in Manchester uses color-coded plaques to commemorate figures, with each of the colors corresponding to the person's occupation. The Purple Plaques /Placiau Porffor scheme in Wales uses purple to commemorate significant women. In 2003, the London Borough of Southwark started a plaque scheme which included living people in the awards. Even in London, the Westminster City Council runs

1008-553: The first Europeans to travel the river. For some 200 years thereafter, it formed part of the important water route leading from Montreal west to Lake Superior . It was the primary access to the vast Canadian interior in the days of the fur trade . Canoes travelling west up the Ottawa turned left at "the Forks" (the mouth of the Mattawa) to enter the " Petite Rivière " ("Small River", as compared to

1044-562: The historic canoe route bypasses this section by going to Lake Talon through Pine Lake, via Portage de la Mauvaise Musique and Portage Pin de Musique . At the end of Lake Talon, portage around the dam. After Pimisi Lake, there are a few Class 1 rapids until the Paresseux Falls. Shortly after follows the Porte de l'Enfer (Hell's Gate) on the north bank. There are two short whitewater sections inside Champlain Park but which become shallow and

1080-558: The local government authority - the London County Council . Historical markers ( Filipino : panandang pangkasaysayan ; Spanish : marcador histórico ) are cast-iron plaques installed all over the Philippines that commemorate people, places, personalities, structures, and events. They are installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines . This practice started in 1933, with NHCP's predecessor,

1116-676: The national historical narrative. Issues and controversies have also been the concern of several individual markers, from the commemoration of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to the reaction of the Japanese embassy to the comfort women statue and marker . There have also been some markers replaced by new ones because of rectified information, theft, or loss due to war or disasters. Many American-era markers have been destroyed or were lost as casualties of World War II. Local municipalities and cities can also install markers of figures and events of local significance. Though they may have

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1152-580: The palace in Benin. Among the wide range of artistic forms produced at the court were rectangular brass or bronze plaques. At least a portion of these plaques, which were mainly created from the thirteenth through sixteenth centuries, commemorate significant persons and events associated with the Oba's court, including important battles during Benin's sixteenth century expansionary period. Brass or bronze memorial plaques were produced throughout medieval Europe from at least

1188-596: The permission of the NHCP, these markers are barred from using the seal of the Republic of the Philippines . From March to October 2021, quincentennial historical markers were unveiled by the NHCP and the National Quincentennial Committee as part of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines (QCP). As part of the 125th anniversary of the Philippine declaration of independence celebrations,

1224-438: The river with an area of 32.57 square kilometres (12.58 sq mi). In 2006, the park was greatly expanded as a result of Ontario’s Living Legacy Plan. An additional 108.8 square kilometres (42.0 sq mi) of Crown Land was added along both shores, and extending it on the eastern side of Samuel de Champlain Park towards the town of Mattawa. It now includes Rice Bay Delta marsh communities, silver maple swamp forests, and

1260-465: The river's flow from west to east. Public access is on Trout Lake. Continue east on the river. Some older maps may still show the Tortue Rapids but these were blasted and no longer present. Turtle Lake follows. From here the river goes north through several sets of small lakes (requiring a lift-over or short portage between each), before looping back and flowing into the north end of Lake Talon. But

1296-476: Was unveiled in 1867 to commemorate Lord Byron at his birthplace, 24 Holles Street, Cavendish Square . The earliest historical marker to survive, commemorates Napoleon III in King Street, St James's , and was also put up in 1867. The original plaque colour was blue, but this was changed by the manufacturer Minton, Hollins & Co to chocolate brown to save money. In 1901, the scheme was first taken over by

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