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The National Capital Region is famous for its dazzling displays of colourful tulips — and for good reason. Beginning in late April and continuing into May, close to one million tulips bloom in Ottawa and Gatineau. As the official gardener of Canada's Capital, the NCC designs, plants and cares for tulips in the region.
Canadians played a significant role in the liberation of the Netherlands, an accomplishment for which the Dutch still remember us today. After the war, the Dutch people and Princess Juliana expressed their thanks to Canada by sending thousands of tulip bulbs to the Capital. The Gift of Tulips became a yearly tradition.