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I, too, take leave of all I have
Canadian VADs in the First World War
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    Shell Shocked
    The Long Road to Recovery
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      After the War
      Coming Home and Fitting in at the End of the Great War
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        Confined
        Reflections on Internment in Canada during the First World War
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          Feeding the Soldier
          Food, Rations, and Life on the Front Lines
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            Riding Into Battle
            The Untold Story of Canadian Cyclists in the Great War.
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              Exhibitions

              Gain a deeper understanding of Canada’s First World War history by booking a visit to our on-site exhibition or by exploring our diverse online exhibitions. From life on the front lines to stories from the home front, each theme offers a unique perspective on Canada’s wartime experience. Start browsing to uncover the history that shaped a generation.

              Currently on Display

              Hidden Gems

              From Vimy to the Homefront

              The Canadian Centre for the Great War is showcasing rare helmets, photographs and socially significant artifacts in the main exhibition hall.

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              Women's War Effort

              Women's War Effort

              Explore the vital role women played during the First World War and discover how their contributions reshaped Canadian society.

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                Dear Bessie
                A Wartime Love Story
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                I, too, take leave of all I have
                Canadian VADs in the First World War
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                What Will You Do?
                Canadian Women’s Organisations during the First World War (An Exhibition with the help of The Champlain Society)
                  Soldiers

                  Life on the Front

                  Discover the daily lives of soldiers during the First World War. Through personal stories and artifacts, gain insight into their resilience, sacrifices, and the challenges they faced on the front lines.

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                    ‘This Place is a Sure Hell’
                    Private Clarence Booth and his experience at Saint Eloi
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                    Feeding the Soldier
                    Food, Rations, and Life on the Front Lines
                    Forget Us Not
                    Explore the diverse ways Canadians commemorate the Great War.
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                    Riding Into Battle
                    The Untold Story of Canadian Cyclists in the Great War.
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                    Shell Shocked
                    The Long Road to Recovery

                      Life on the Front

                      Canadian Warfare

                      Dive into the evolution of Canadian military strategy, technology, and tactics during the First World War. Learn about Canada's impact on global warfare and its rise as a respected military power.

                        A Better World
                        Post-War Social Movements and the Canadian Veteran
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                        After the War
                        Coming Home and Fitting in at the End of the Great War
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                        Battle of Hill 70 & Actions at Lens
                        The Canadian Corps in August 1917
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                        Confined
                        Reflections on Internment in Canada during the First World War
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                        Siberian Expedition
                        A long way from home: Canadians in Siberia, 1918-1919
                        The Way Back
                        Commemorating the 90th anniversary of Canada’s 1936 Vimy PilgrimageTHEWAY BACKTracing the 1936 Vimy PilgrimageCurrently visiting the museum? Click the Exhibition View button to see only the digital exclusive contentDigital ExclusivesView all contentIn July 1936, more than6,200 Canadian veterans and their familiestravelled to France as part of the Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage.They came to witness the unveiling of the Canadian National
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                        Vimy Ridge & Arleux
                        Canadian battles in the spring of 1917
                          Stories & Artifacts Coming Soon
                          Every object tells a story. Our Stories and Artifacts page will soon unveil narratives and items from our collection. Stay tuned!
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