The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a commemorative coin of the 150th anniversary of the successful completion of a permanent transatlantic telegraph cable on July 27, 1866.
Designed by Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé, the coin shows S.S. Great Eastern in Heart’s Content, Newfoundland.
Click here to visit the Royal Canadian Mint's web page with more information about this coin.
John Macoun Plaque
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The plaque commemorating John Macoun stands next to the pathway a the
southeast corner of O'Connor Street and Argyle Avenue on the grounds of the
Canadia...