Queen's Platinum Jubilee Gardens Announced

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty is pleased to join with his Canadian vice-regal colleagues to announce the dedication of gardens to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Each Lieutenant Governor and Territorial Commissioner will lead the establishment of a garden in their own jurisdiction to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of devoted service as Queen of Canada.

Each of the 13 gardens will include plants suited to the local climate. Vice-Regal Offices received tobacco seeds from plants grown for The Chapel Royal at Massey College, which is called Gi-Chi-Twaa Gimaa Kwe Mississauga Anishinaabek AName Amik (The Queen’s Anishinaabek Sacred Place). The inclusion of tobacco, where climates and protocols allow, will represent the enduring relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples.

The Saskatchewan Platinum Jubilee Garden will be located at Government House in Regina. “This garden will be a living tribute to Her Majesty, who has served with extraordinary commitment for seven decades,” said Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty. “These gardens honour our Sovereign, and they also recognize the sacred relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples through the treaties.”

About the Canadian Platinum Jubilee celebrations

In 2022, Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the Throne. She is Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum jubilee. To mark this historic milestone, a series of activities and initiatives will take place throughout Canada to honour The Queen’s service and dedication to this country and celebrate Canadian achievements of the last seven decades. To learn more, visit canada.ca/platinum-jubilee.

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For more information, contact:

Carolyn Speirs, Office of the Lieutenant Governor

306-787-6460, carolyn.speirs@gov.sk.ca