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Royal Selection of Ottawa
- When
- 31 December 1857
- Where
- Ottawa
Queen Victoria sent a letter to colonial authorities selecting Ottawa as the capital, effective 31 December 1857.
The choice was contentious, with the Parliament of the United Province of Canada holding more than 200 votes over several decades to attempt to settle on a legislative solution to the location of its capital. Logistical difficulties made previous arrangements unpopular.
Sources
- Ottawa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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