Canadian Centre for the Great War (CCGW)

Canadian Centre
for the Great War

Think Differently about the First World War

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Featured Exhibition

The Way Back
In July 1936, more than 6,200 Canadian veterans and their families travelled to France.
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Traveling Exhibition

Forget-Us-Not
Explore the diverse ways Canadians commemorate the Great War.
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Digital Exhibition
A Better World
Post-War Social Movements and the Canadian Veteran
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Digital Exhibition
Confined
Reflections on Internment in Canada during the First World War
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    Welcome to the Canadian Centre for the Great War. Take the opportunity to visit our collection or learn about the social history of the First World War in Canada through diverse exhibitions, student workshops, and compelling stories & artifacts.

    1195 Sherbrooke Street West

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    Our Founding Story
    Discover how our mission began—rooted in remembrance, built to share Canada's First World War legacy with generations to come.
    Our Collection
    Explore the artifacts, images, and stories that bring Canada’s First World War experience to life.
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    Life in the Trenches

    Gain insight into the realities of trench life and uncover the daily challenges faced by soldiers on the front lines.

    Censorship

    Uncover the role of censorship in controlling wartime narratives and shaping perceptions.

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