Centennial Celebrations in Canada. A Centennial memorial flame is lit on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, by Prime Minister of Canada Lester B. Pearson on New Year's Day 1967. View of the Peace Tower of Parliament Hill (Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada) with fireworks. Canadian provinces celebrate the Centennial year with pomp and show. Fireworks, balloons, birthday cakes and parades are part of the celebrations.
Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, on a stage outside Parliament Hill (Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada) in Ottawa, Canada. At an outdoor children's party, the queen cuts a 20-ft high cake celebrating the centennial anniversary of Canada. Children in wheelchairs and on crutches attend the party. Queen Elizabeth II gives a piece of cake to a boy in a wheelchair.
White Whales in the Eskimo Lakes of Canada's Northwest Territory. White Whale in small water opening of lake, ice bounds the water opening. Men stand and watch fishes. A man drills hole in snow to allow Whales to breathe. Herd of Whales in water.
French President Charles de Gaulle visits Canada. Canadians cheer during Charles de Gaulle’s state visit. Flags of countries participating at the Montreal Expo 67. Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson viewing exhibits. A Montreal speech includes the radical "Free Quebec" slogan of French-Canadian separatists. President Charles de Gaulle visits the Montreal Expo 67. A man holding up sign reads “Vive le Quebec LIBRE!”. Canadian police arrest separatist demonstrators outside the Montreal Expo 67.
Opening ceremony for a power plant at Churchill River at Labrador in Canada. Several men seen at the opening ceremony. A premier cuts a ribbon at the opening ceremony. Construction site of the plant. Explosions at the mountains. The power plant will harness the river and supply six million horse power throughout eastern Canada.
Weightlifting competition during the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. Bob Bednarski, a weightlifter for the United States, dislocates his elbow while attempting snatch of barbell loaded with weight plates. Joseph Dube fails at the first attempt. Judges at a desk. Joseph Dube makes a second successful attempt and completes the snatch. The winners at the victory stand are presented with medals.