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Get an immersive new look at the First World War in museums and galleries across the country.
The Vimy Foundation, with the support of the Government of Canada presents an exciting new travelling exhibit: THE GREAT WAR IN COLOUR: A new look at Canada’s First World War effort – 1914-1918.
The exhibit will feature colourized First World War photos in addition to historical information and educational resources. The exhibit will be made available to museums and galleries across the country.
Stay tuned for future venues and tour dates.
This project was made possible thanks to the generous financial, creative and communication engagement of these institutions.
Supporters
Thank you to our generous sponsors whose contributions helped shaped the Centennial Park.
On behalf of Husky Injection Molding Systems
Perpetuated by: The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
Remembered by their loving families and friends.
The people of Manitoba, Canada will never forget the many who fought and died for our freedom.
in memory of those who served.
Asseyez-vous. Enjoy the view of freedom they would insist. John Adie RFA 1914-18.
Donated by the Province of New Brunswick
We shall never forget their service and sacrifice.
In loving memory of grandfather Pte. Hugh MacDougall, 1/1st Lovat’s Scouts Yeomanry Wounded at Gallipoli, Sept., 1915. Je Suis Prest.
remembers those Albertans who served their country in the First World War, and subsequent wars.
In Memory of Lieutenant Leslie Miller
a great Canadian, whose deep understanding of history afforded him a profound appreciation of the valour and the gritty determination displayed by his countrymen at Vimy.
Supporters
We would like to thank our generous donors who helped bring this memorial to life with their kind contributions.
In memory of Thomas Wilson, 196th Battalion CEF
In memory of Pvt William Arthur Wilcox, 15th Bn, lost at Festubert, France May 21, 1915
In memory of Robert Charles Peacock
In memory of Major John Francis Costigan, 50th Battalion infantry. April 4th 1917 Canada.
Remembering Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For Ours
In loving memory of our ancestors who sacrificed for us all.
In memory of LT T.J. Taylor, Cpl R. Anderson, and Pte W. Coolen
Dedicated on behalf of the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation, to all that rest upon this sacred Canadian land in France. We encourage all and especially, the world’s youth, to gaze upon its beauty and understand that the oak tree is a symbol of Bravery, Power, Protection and Truth. Please remember their sacrifices and the strength it took to defend us. We hope all will make a pledge, when they stand before it, to remember. May they be commemorated forever and our gratitude infinite. Peace be with you.
In honour of Private G. R. Mowforth
As members of the Whitmer Trudel Charitable Foundation
In memory of our beloved servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Requiescat in pace.
In Honour of James R. Sutherland Sr. 44th Bn(Manitoba)
Truth, Duty, Valour / Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance
“But honor the sacred mem’ry / Of those who for honor tried” Frank S. Brown, The Pats, 1915.
in loving memory of of our grandfather Wilfrid J. Fagan
We will remember them. Forever grateful, the Tattersall family and Heathbridge Capital Management
In memory of Graham Burton
Thank you for your Gift of Freedom.
In memory of Canadian Engineers who served in the First World War. // À la mémoire des ingénieurs canadiens qui ont servi pendant la Première Guerre mondiale
To honour ARLINGTON CLARKE and the many brave Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge.
In memory of Frederick Thomas Lodge & John (Jack) Fraser
In memory of the brave souls who fought for our freedoms. We owe you immeasurable Gratitude.
honours Sergeant Winfred (Fred) Alexander Glover, 21st Battalion, Canadian Infantry
In memory of Dr. W.R. Harwood
In honour of Corporal Samuel Lester Kelsall 58th Battalion 9th MGC 3rd Division
We Will Remember You.
In loving memory of Lieutenant Maurice Alexander Jaques, lost Sept 3, 1916
In memory of Lieutenant Henry (Harry) George Reginald Mews
salute their perpetuated CEF battalions – 3rd, 15th, 58th, 83rd, 92nd, 95th, 123rd, 124th, 134th, 166th, 170th, 198th, 204th and 255th. We will remember them!
in memory of Pte Harry Franklin Ritz (78th Bn)
in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel John H. Chipman, MC, VD
in memory of Gunner Arthur Vickers and Private Arthur Fordham
In Memory of Lieutenant Leslie Miller
in memory of Flight Lieutenant John Harvie Wiley
in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon M. Wyant, OC, CD, QHP
Help support the Vimy Foundation’s mission to build awareness about Canada’s role in the First World War.
