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Photos: Queen Elizabeth II's visits to Canada over the years

  • <p>Elizabeth II, pictured here with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, first toured Canada in 1951 as Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh. On this first tour, the duo made an appearance in every Canadian province. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images)</p>
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    Princess Elizabeth's First Tour of Canada

    Elizabeth II, pictured here with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, first toured Canada in 1951 as Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh. On this first tour, the duo made an appearance in every Canadian province. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images)

  • <p>Elizabeth II, who was now the Queen, made history on her second visit to Canada in 1957, where she became the first reigning monarch to open a session of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. Wearing her coronation dress, this was the only parliament formally opened by the Queen herself, rather than the Governor General. (Photo via Getty Images)</p>
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    The 23rd Canadian Parliament Session

    Elizabeth II, who was now the Queen, made history on her second visit to Canada in 1957, where she became the first reigning monarch to open a session of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. Wearing her coronation dress, this was the only parliament formally opened by the Queen herself, rather than the Governor General. (Photo via Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II returned to Canada in 1959 for a royal tour, where she visited every province and territory. In this photo, she stands with former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, after they arrived in Montreal to take part in the opening ceremony of the St. Lawrence Seaway. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)</p>
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    Opening Ceremony of the St. Lawrence Seaway

    Queen Elizabeth II returned to Canada in 1959 for a royal tour, where she visited every province and territory. In this photo, she stands with former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, after they arrived in Montreal to take part in the opening ceremony of the St. Lawrence Seaway. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II and her family visited Canada in 1976 to attend the Olympic Games in Montreal. (Photo by Doug Griffin/Toronto Star via Getty Images)</p>
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    The 1976 Royal Family Tour

    Queen Elizabeth II and her family visited Canada in 1976 to attend the Olympic Games in Montreal. (Photo by Doug Griffin/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

  • <p>Pictured here, Queen Elizabeth II opened the 1976 Montreal Olympics on July 17. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Keystone/Getty Images)</p>
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    Opening the 1976 Montreal Olympics

    Pictured here, Queen Elizabeth II opened the 1976 Montreal Olympics on July 17. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Keystone/Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II (with Prince Charles behind), is pictured before she's about to watch Princess Anne — who was on the British equestrian team — compete in the cross country event. (Photo by John Varley/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)</p>
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    Attending an event at the 1976 Olympic Games

    Queen Elizabeth II (with Prince Charles behind), is pictured before she's about to watch Princess Anne — who was on the British equestrian team — compete in the cross country event. (Photo by John Varley/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

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  • <p>Pictured here on Aug. 1, 1976, Queen Elizabeth ll is attending an event with former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, where she's seen wearing a tiara given to her by her grandmother, Queen Mary. It's known as "Granny's Tiara." (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)</p>
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    The Queen's favourite tiara

    Pictured here on Aug. 1, 1976, Queen Elizabeth ll is attending an event with former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, where she's seen wearing a tiara given to her by her grandmother, Queen Mary. It's known as "Granny's Tiara." (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Canadian Guard of Honour on Canada Day in 1992 before taking part in celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The Queen visited Canada for the 125th anniversary of the country. (Photo by Chris Wilkins/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Canada Day Celebrations in 1992

    Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Canadian Guard of Honour on Canada Day in 1992 before taking part in celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The Queen visited Canada for the 125th anniversary of the country. (Photo by Chris Wilkins/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>During an 11-day visit to Canada for her Golden Jubilee in 2002, Queen Elizabeth II met Robbie Baker (right) and Paul Langlois of the Tragically Hip following a gala performance in Toronto. (Photo by Frank Gunn/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002

    During an 11-day visit to Canada for her Golden Jubilee in 2002, Queen Elizabeth II met Robbie Baker (right) and Paul Langlois of the Tragically Hip following a gala performance in Toronto. (Photo by Frank Gunn/AFP via Getty Images)

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  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II waves to a crowd following an evening gala as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations in Toronto. (Photo by J.P. Moczulski/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002

    Queen Elizabeth II waves to a crowd following an evening gala as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations in Toronto. (Photo by J.P. Moczulski/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>Halfway through her 11-day visit, Queen Elizabeth II took a walk-about in Fredericton. (Photo by Andre Forget/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002

    Halfway through her 11-day visit, Queen Elizabeth II took a walk-about in Fredericton. (Photo by Andre Forget/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>At the end of her 11-day visit, Queen Elizabeth II flew out of Ottawa where she waved goodbye to well wishers before her flight home to the United Kingdom. (Photo by Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002

    At the end of her 11-day visit, Queen Elizabeth II flew out of Ottawa where she waved goodbye to well wishers before her flight home to the United Kingdom. (Photo by Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images)

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  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II was greeted by local corgi enthusiasts during a visit to Alberta. (Photo by Fiona Hanson/PA Images via Getty Images)</p>
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    The Queen's 2005 Visit to Canada

    Queen Elizabeth II was greeted by local corgi enthusiasts during a visit to Alberta. (Photo by Fiona Hanson/PA Images via Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her eight-day visit to Canada in Halifax, where she inspected the Guard of Honour in 2010. She took the trip to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark that year's Canada Day. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her eight-day visit to Canada in Halifax, where she inspected the Guard of Honour in 2010. She took the trip to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark that year's Canada Day. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her eight-day visit to Canada in Halifax, where she inspected the Guard of Honour in 2010. She took the trip to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark that year's Canada Day. (Photo by John Stillwell via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her eight-day visit to Canada in Halifax, where she inspected the Guard of Honour in 2010. She took the trip to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark that year's Canada Day. (Photo by John Stillwell via Getty Images)

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  • <p>On the second day of her 2010 visit, Queen Elizabeth II inspected a Guard of Honour aboard HMCS St. John's while in Halifax. (Photo by John Stillwell via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    On the second day of her 2010 visit, Queen Elizabeth II inspected a Guard of Honour aboard HMCS St. John's while in Halifax. (Photo by John Stillwell via Getty Images)

  • <p>While visiting Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature during her 2010 visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II was welcomed by children who gave her flowers. (Photo by Chris Jackson via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    While visiting Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature during her 2010 visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II was welcomed by children who gave her flowers. (Photo by Chris Jackson via Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II also met with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in 2010. (Photo via AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II also met with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in 2010. (Photo via AFP via Getty Images)

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  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II is pictured here inspecting the Guard of Honour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during her 2010 visit. (Photo by Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II is pictured here inspecting the Guard of Honour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during her 2010 visit. (Photo by Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth II, beside Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, attended a statue unveiling at Winnipeg's Government House during her 2010 visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II, beside Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, attended a statue unveiling at Winnipeg's Government House during her 2010 visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

  • <p>On her 2010 visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II wrapped up her tour in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)</p>
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    Queen Elizabeth II Visits Canada in 2010

    On her 2010 visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II wrapped up her tour in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)

<p>Elizabeth II, pictured here with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, first toured Canada in 1951 as Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh. On this first tour, the duo made an appearance in every Canadian province. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Elizabeth II, who was now the Queen, made history on her second visit to Canada in 1957, where she became the first reigning monarch to open a session of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. Wearing her coronation dress, this was the only parliament formally opened by the Queen herself, rather than the Governor General. (Photo via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II returned to Canada in 1959 for a royal tour, where she visited every province and territory. In this photo, she stands with former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, after they arrived in Montreal to take part in the opening ceremony of the St. Lawrence Seaway. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II and her family visited Canada in 1976 to attend the Olympic Games in Montreal. (Photo by Doug Griffin/Toronto Star via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Pictured here, Queen Elizabeth II opened the 1976 Montreal Olympics on July 17. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Keystone/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II (with Prince Charles behind), is pictured before she's about to watch Princess Anne — who was on the British equestrian team — compete in the cross country event. (Photo by John Varley/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Pictured here on Aug. 1, 1976, Queen Elizabeth ll is attending an event with former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, where she's seen wearing a tiara given to her by her grandmother, Queen Mary. It's known as "Granny's Tiara." (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Canadian Guard of Honour on Canada Day in 1992 before taking part in celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The Queen visited Canada for the 125th anniversary of the country. (Photo by Chris Wilkins/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>During an 11-day visit to Canada for her Golden Jubilee in 2002, Queen Elizabeth II met Robbie Baker (right) and Paul Langlois of the Tragically Hip following a gala performance in Toronto. (Photo by Frank Gunn/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II waves to a crowd following an evening gala as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations in Toronto. (Photo by J.P. Moczulski/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Halfway through her 11-day visit, Queen Elizabeth II took a walk-about in Fredericton. (Photo by Andre Forget/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>At the end of her 11-day visit, Queen Elizabeth II flew out of Ottawa where she waved goodbye to well wishers before her flight home to the United Kingdom. (Photo by Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II was greeted by local corgi enthusiasts during a visit to Alberta. (Photo by Fiona Hanson/PA Images via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her eight-day visit to Canada in Halifax, where she inspected the Guard of Honour in 2010. She took the trip to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark that year's Canada Day. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II kicked off her eight-day visit to Canada in Halifax, where she inspected the Guard of Honour in 2010. She took the trip to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark that year's Canada Day. (Photo by John Stillwell via Getty Images)</p>
<p>On the second day of her 2010 visit, Queen Elizabeth II inspected a Guard of Honour aboard HMCS St. John's while in Halifax. (Photo by John Stillwell via Getty Images)</p>
<p>While visiting Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature during her 2010 visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II was welcomed by children who gave her flowers. (Photo by Chris Jackson via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II also met with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in 2010. (Photo via AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II is pictured here inspecting the Guard of Honour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during her 2010 visit. (Photo by Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth II, beside Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, attended a statue unveiling at Winnipeg's Government House during her 2010 visit to Canada. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)</p>
<p>On her 2010 visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth II wrapped up her tour in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)</p>
Chris Stoodley
·Lifestyle and News Editor

Over the years, Queen Elizabeth II conducted 23 official tours of Canada. Her first was in 1951, one year before she began her reign, where she visited every province as Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh.

The Queen has since then took part in various important events in Canada, such as the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, the 1976 Olympic Games held in Montreal and the 125th anniversary of the country in 1992.

Her most recent visit was in 2010 during an eight-day tour across the country, where she celebrated the centenary of the Canadian Navy and marked that year's Canada Day.