Featured Exhibition

Feeding the Soldier
Food, Rations, and Life on the Front Lines
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    Featured Exhibition

    Riding Into Battle
    The Untold Story of Canadian Cyclists in the Great War.
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      Featured Exhibition

      After the War
      Coming Home and Fitting in at the End of the Great War
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        Featured Exhibition

        I, too, take leave of all I have
        Canadian VADs in the First World War
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          Featured Exhibition

          Shell Shocked
          The Long Road to Recovery
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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
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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.

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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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                      Siberian Expedition
                      A long way from home: Canadians in Siberia, 1918-1919
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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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