Queen's Canadian Tours
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Six decades after succeeding the British throne, and with the royal watchers prediction Canadian celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee will be among the most enthusiastic in the world. Here's a look at her storied history of Canadian tours.
Ottawa - 1957
Queen Elizabeth II reads the Speech from the Throne as Prince Philip listens attentively at the opening of Parliament on Oct. 14, 1957. -
Ottawa - 1957
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enter the Senate to open Parliament on Oct. 14, 1957. -
Ottawa - 1957
Queen Elizabeth II in her Coronation gown, and Prince Philip in the uniform of a Colonel-in-chief of the Royal Canadian Regiment, drive in an open carriage to open Parliament on Oct. 14, 1957. -
Ottawa - 1957
Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker as he bows for royalty at a reception in Ottawa on Oct. 15, 1957. -
Toronto - 1959
A member of the Royal Regiment of Canada towers over Queen Elizabeth II during a review of a guard of honour in Toronto on June 29, 1959. -
St. Lambert - 1959
Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower pose for a photo at the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in St. Lambert, Que., 26 June 1959. -
Quebec City - 1964
Queen Elizabeth II addresses the provincial legislature of Quebec in both French and English in Quebec City on Oct. 10, 1964. -
Ottawa - 1967
Queen Elizabeth II and Lt.-Col. C.V. Carlson, parade commander, left, inspect troops of the regiments receiving colours during Parliament Hill ceremonies on July 5, 1967. -
Montreal - 1967
Queen Elizabeth II looks over a carved bear which has its tongue sticking out as she tours the Canadian Indians Pavilion at Expo '67 in Montreal on July 3, 1967. -
Kingston - 1967
Queen Elizabeth II is presented with an Indian scroll at an airport ceremony as she holds hands with five-year-old Sandra Dobler, who managed to break through police lines at the Kingston, Ont., airport on July 5, 1967. -
Ottawa - 1967
Queen Elizabeth II greets fans with Rt. Rev. E.S. Reed following service at the Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa on July 2, 1967. -
The Pas - 1970
Queen Elizabeth II struggles into her raincoat with a lady in waiting's help during a visit in The Pas, Man., on July 11, 1970. -
Lower Fort Garry - 1970
Queen Elizabeth II reviews the Fort Garry Guard during a visit to historic Lower Fort Garry, Man., on July 14, 1970. -
Winnipeg - 1970
Jockey Ron Turcotte talks with Queen Elizabeth II after she presented him with the silver plate at the Manitoba Derby in Winnpeg on July 15, 1970. -
Frobisher Bay - 1970
Queen Elizabeth II examines Eskimo harpoons with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as they tour Frobisher Bay, N.W.T., on July 5, 1970. -
Churchill - 1970
Queen Elizabeth II watches as a Yukon scout sends water down a sluice full of rocks in a demonstration of how old-timers panned for gold at the campsite of the national boy scout jamboree at Churchill, Man., July 10, 1970. -
Vancouver - 1971
Queen Elizabeth II and Royal Family relax as they sail en route to Victoria from Vancouver Harbour on May 3, 1971. -
Sandspit - 1971
Queen Elizabeth II talks with Haida Indian tribe members at Sandspit, B.C., May 11, 1971. -
Toronto - 1973
Queen Elizabeth II walks past a line of smiling faces upon her arrival at Toronto International Airport on June 25, 1973. -
Toronto - 1973
Queen Elizabeth II replies to a greeting of welcome extended by Toronto Mayor David Crombie during a ceremony at Toronto City Hall on June 26, 1973. -
Thunder Bay - 1973
Queen Elizabeth II views the display of Appaloosa horses and traditional aboriginal dancing with Chief Frank Pelletier in Thunder Bay, Ont., on July 3, 1973. -
Thunder Bay - 1973
Queen Elizabeth II is presented with flowers by Trina Pelletier, 7, daughter of Chief Leonard Pelletier, during her visit to Mount McKay in Thunder Bay, Ont., July 3, 1973. -
Montreal - 1976
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive for the opening ceremonies of the 1976 Olympics in Montreal on July 17, 1976. -
Montreal - 1976
Queen Elizabeth II watches Canada play Cuba in men's basketball at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal on July 19, 1976. -
Ottawa - 1977
Queen Elizabeth II chats with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Prince Philip before a gala concert at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Oct. 15, 1977. -
Ottawa - 1977
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pause after placing a wreath by the war memorial on Ottawa's Confederation Square in commemoration of Canada's war dead on Oct. 15, 1977. -
Ottawa - 1977
Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by a salute of oars as she watches the Silver Jubilee Regatta at Ottawa's Dow Lake on Oct. 15, 1977. -
Ottawa - 1977
Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Canadian Football League Commissioner Jake Gaudaur watch CFL action between the Hamilton Tiger Cats and Ottawa Rough Riders at Landsdowne Park in Ottawa on Oct. 15, 1977. -
Ottawa - 1977
Queen Elizabeth II talks with full-blooded Cree Indian singer Buffy Sainte-Marie and native members of her band after their royal concert at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Oct. 16, 1977. -
Ottawa - 1977
Queen Elizabeth II reads the Throne Speech in the Senate Chambers, officially opening the session of Parliament on Oct. 18, 1977.
