Confederation Players on tour

History will come alive when our Confederation Players visit Fredericton, N.B. Sept. 24 – 25.

This troupe of costumed young and bilingual Canadians, trained as the Fathers and Ladies of Confederation, is on tour to provide people with a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of the Charlottetown Conference.

Through their portrayal of key figures such as Sir John A. Macdonald, George Coles, and Sir George-Étienne Cartier, the Confederation Players began their tour walking and performing through the streets of downtown Ottawa earlier this month. The troupe also performed on the steps of Parliament. The players also stopped on various locations in Ontario, including the National Arts Centre.

The first stop in Fredericton is the Canadian Chamber of Commerce conference where CN will be presenting the Confederation Players as their gift to the members. The Players will be opening the conference with the singing of O Canada and having a role throughout the conference in emceeing, historic interpretations, and reception hosts.

Also, while in the New Brunswick capital, the Players will be emceeing Tree Planting at the Old Government House. This tree planting is a part of CN EcoConnexion program From the Ground Up in partnership with Tree Canada. Make sure to lookout for the Confederation Players during the weekend while they walk around town.

“We are proud to be a sponsor of the Confederation Players, especially this year as we celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. At CN, we are not only proud of our history as a nation building and economic actor, but we are also proud of Canadian history,” said Sean Finn, CN Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services, and Chief Legal Officer.