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Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum, Military museum in LeBreton Flats, Canada.

Description

The Canadian War Museum is a military museum in LeBreton Flats that displays weapons, uniforms, vehicles, photographs, and personal accounts from conflicts involving Canadian forces. Its galleries span different periods and theaters of war with artifacts ranging from historical objects to modern equipment.

History

The museum was established in 1880 as a military collection and relocated to its current building in 2005. This move represented a shift toward a larger and more comprehensive presentation of Canada's military history.

Culture

The building honors the original Algonquin Anishinabe inhabitants of this land through architectural features and exhibitions that reflect their connection to the area.

Practical

The museum offers guided tours and interactive displays throughout its galleries to enhance your visit. Extended hours on Thursday evenings from September through April provide flexibility for those with limited daytime availability.

Did you know?

A specially designed window in Memorial Hall allows sunlight to illuminate the Unknown Soldier's headstone on November 11th at 11 AM each year. This moment creates a poignant intersection of architecture and remembrance.

Location
Inception
1880
Architects
Raymond Moriyama, Alex Rankin
Official opening
1880
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Fee
Yes
Address
Vimy Place
Opening Hours
May-June: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-17:00; July-August: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-18:00; May-August: Thursday 09:00-20:00; September-April: Friday-Wednesday 09:30-17:00; September-April: Thursday 09:30-20:00
Phone
GPS coordinates
45.41722,-75.71722
Latest update
December 19, 2025 23:32

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