Projects

Exhibit

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.

Exhibit

Supporters

Centennial Benches

Thank you to our generous sponsors whose contributions helped shaped the Centennial Park.

The Graham & Gayle Cooke Foundation Vancouver, Canada

In loving memory of grandfather Pte. Hugh MacDougall, 1/1st Lovat’s Scouts Yeomanry Wounded at Gallipoli, Sept., 1915. Je Suis Prest.

In memory of their valour and their bravery.

The people of Manitoba, Canada will never forget the many who fought and died for our freedom.

The Province of Alberta

remembers those Albertans who served their country in the First World War, and subsequent wars.

In grateful memory of the men of the 13th, 42nd and 73rd Battalions C.E.F. who valiantly fought here in 1917.

Perpetuated by: The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada

The Government of Ontario is proud to pay tribute to the Canadians heroes who bravely fought to preserve our values and freedoms. We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Miner Family Canada

Asseyez-vous. Enjoy the view of freedom they would insist. John Adie RFA 1914-18.

Karen Girling, Bruce MacLellan, Ally and Sara,

in memory of those who served.

The Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation

In Memory of Lieutenant Leslie Miller

In dedication to the brave men and women who fought for freedom at Vimy Ridge

On behalf of Husky Injection Molding Systems

The Government of Nova Scotia commemorates Nova Scotians who served, and continue to serve Canada.

We shall never forget their service and sacrifice.

In memory of Helen Allen Stacey who connected thousands of needy children with adoptive parents and Col. C.P. Stacey, professor and official historian of the Canadian Army in the Second World War.

Remembered by their loving families and friends.

The gift of The Peter Cundill Foundation on behalf of F Peter Cundill 1938-2011;

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.

In memory of: Donald Wilfred Machum 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles 1895 – 1966 Donald Alexander Machum 1927 – 2007

10th Battalion Calgary Highlanders “The Fighting 10th”

Rocky Mountain Rangers 172 Battalion Kamloops BC Canada Hon. Lt. Col. T.D.F. Newell

In memory of all soldiers who served and gave their lives for our freedom. Fasken

Gift of the Rossy Foundation

John and Pattie Cleghorn and Family

New Brunswick Remembers

Donated by the Province of New Brunswick

Hamilton Academy of Medicine in support of Docs on Ice

Supporters

Centennial Trees

We would like to thank our generous donors who helped bring this memorial to life with their kind contributions.

The Shanahan Carriage Company

in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel John H. Chipman, MC, VD

The Glover Family

honours Sergeant Winfred (Fred) Alexander Glover, 21st Battalion, Canadian Infantry

Ken and Dianne Griffith & Family

Matt and Erin Giffen & Family

In loving memory of our angel Barbara (Glica) Sweeney 1957 – 2019. You live in our hearts.

The Vickers Family

in memory of Gunner Arthur Vickers and Private Arthur Fordham

Donnelly Automotive Group, Ottawa

Tattersall family and Heathbridge Capital Management

We will remember them. Forever grateful, the Tattersall family and Heathbridge Capital Management

The Boquist Family

The Galt Family.

In memory of the brave souls who fought for our freedoms. We owe you immeasurable Gratitude.

Honouring the sacrifices of University of Toronto students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Courage Remembered – In loving memory of G. Kingsley Ward and Adele E. Ward

In memory of soldiers of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry who paid the supreme sacrifice 9-12 April 1917

The Burton Family

In memory of Graham Burton

Robert Francis

The family of Pte. Thomas Lloyd Smith – April 27, 1917, Vimy Ridge

We remember Jack and Fred Evans, brothers from Parkland, Alberta, who died at the Somme in Nov. 1916

Graham Campbell & Rachel St. John

The Wyant Family

in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon M. Wyant, OC, CD, QHP

Karen Miller and Gerald McDonnell

Ian & Christie Gray Family, Port Credit Ontario

Shan & Rav Rupnarain, Edmonton, Alberta

“But honor the sacred mem’ry / Of those who for honor tried” Frank S. Brown, The Pats, 1915.

Maureen Bianchini Purvis, Randall Purvis, Sara McNeill, Keely Yates, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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.

For Brave Valentine, with Love The Hyatt Family

In Memory of General Sir Arthur Currie

Joseph L. Campbell and Joan Miller-Campbell

The Cadets of the Eastern Arctic.

Thank you for your Gift of Freedom.

TAO Asset Management

Industrial Alliance

Royal Military Colleges of Canada, Class of 1973.

Truth, Duty, Valour / Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance

A.Coburn & D.Auringer families

In memory of Thomas Wilson, 196th Battalion CEF

In memory of Capt Frank Edgar Hamblin, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles

The MFL Jaques Family

In loving memory of Lieutenant Maurice Alexander Jaques, lost Sept 3, 1916

Randy & Carolyn Peek & Family

The Ritz & Hunt families

in memory of Pte Harry Franklin Ritz (78th Bn)

Shannon Family

in loving memory of of our grandfather Wilfrid J. Fagan

Landscape Ontario

Harold S. Hadley & Claudia J. Kennedy

The Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation

In Memory of Lieutenant Leslie Miller

Alan Greenberg, Darcia Rowntree and Families

The Mews Family

In memory of Lieutenant Henry (Harry) George Reginald Mews

Barry & Elizabeth A. Peacock

In memory of Robert Charles Peacock

Assurant

Amelia & Lino Saputo Jr. Foundation

Ainslie Hogan and sons

Mr. & Mrs. S. Mehta, Mississauga, ON

In memory of our beloved servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Requiescat in pace.

The Men and Women of the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service / Les hommes et les femmes du Service de l’aumônerie royale canadienne

The Kelsall Family

In honour of Corporal Samuel Lester Kelsall 58th Battalion 9th MGC 3rd Division

Bain Family

In memory of Pvt William Arthur Wilcox, 15th Bn, lost at Festubert, France May 21, 1915

Pembcorp Automotive Group

Costigan family

In memory of Major John Francis Costigan, 50th Battalion infantry. April 4th 1917 Canada.

The Dalglish Family

Craig, Debois, Isaacs, Mierins, Tilgner, Warner.

Remembering Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For Ours

LCol William and Carolyn Patton

In memory of LT T.J. Taylor, Cpl R. Anderson, and Pte W. Coolen

The Wood Family

in memory of Flight Lieutenant John Harvie Wiley

The Fraser Family

In memory of Frederick Thomas Lodge & John (Jack) Fraser

The Clarke Family

To honour ARLINGTON CLARKE and the many brave Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge.

Irene Topits

Honour – Courage – Sacrifice / Royal Canadian Navy

Mike Stollery Automotive Partnerships

In honour of Private G. R. Mowforth

Flinker Family

The Croxon Family

The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, The Royal Regiment of Canada, and the 48th Highlanders of Canada

salute their perpetuated CEF battalions – 3rd, 15th, 58th, 83rd, 92nd, 95th, 123rd, 124th, 134th, 166th, 170th, 198th, 204th and 255th. We will remember them!

La Municipalité régionale de Halifax est honorée de soutenir le maintien du legs des chênes de Vimy.

Robert Quartermain

The Knights and Dames of the Order of St. George Canada.

We Will Remember You.

Robert C. Douglas and Joanne R. Sutherland

In Honour of James R. Sutherland Sr. 44th Bn(Manitoba)

In memory of Andrew Powell

The Men and Women of Operation Guardian Force who care for and Remember our Veterans

Le 22e Régiment, le Régiment de Maisonneuve, les Fusiliers Mont-Royal

The Kelleher Family

In memory of Dr. W.R. Harwood

From the Capern Walimaki Family

In loving memory of our ancestors who sacrificed for us all.

In memory of Bill and Joan Livingston

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