Remembrance Day

3 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Remembrance Day

On Nov. 11, help children imagine the bravery of those who serve their country with these simple tips.

Lest We Forget: Honouring Canadian War Veterans

Incredible true stories from Canadian war veterans.


100 Years of the War Amps: What the War Amps Means to Me

Founded in 1918 by amputee veterans returning from the First World War, the War Amps is celebrating a century of...


O Canada: Reflections on Remembrance Day

Listening to our national anthem on Remembrance Day evokes bittersweet memories and reinforces an undying love of country for this...


Remember Them: Rudy Deutsch

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.

Remember Them: Leonard James Brown

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


Remember Them: Roy Foster

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


True North Strong and Free: Remembering Vimy Ridge

Ahead of the Battle of Vimy Ridge's 100th anniversary on April 9, one family recounts their trip to the famous...


The Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100 Years Later

April 9 marks the 100th anniversary of Canada's victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Photojournalist Racheal McCaig has been...


Remembrance Day: True Patriot Love

Prescott’s Royal Canadian Legion honours its brave veterans and deep military history.


Tracing the Story Behind This Photo Brought Remembrance Day to Life

An old black-and-white photo from the Second World War inspired this Winnipeg man to do some digging—and discover new meaning...


Canadian Collectors: World War I Postcards from France

During the Great War, countless Canadian soldiers sent these unique, silk-embroidered cards home to their loves ones.


Remembering Canada’s War Heroes

A groundskeeper watches over a cemetery of fallen soldiers in Normandy.

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Canada’s Fallen, Forever Remembered

Every day at 11:00 a.m., a member of the House of Commons Protective Service Staff enters the Memorial Chamber of...


Remembering Canada’s War Dead

Canada has seven official Books of Remembrance, each housed under protective glass in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower,...