Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a black granite monument located in Assumption Park beneath the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor. The structure displays inscribed names of those who served and died, creating a solemn tribute to their sacrifice.

The memorial was dedicated in 1995 and honors Canadians who fought in the Vietnam War from the late 1950s through the mid-1970s. Its creation followed efforts by veterans groups to establish a fitting tribute to their fallen comrades.

The memorial bears inscribed names and serves as a gathering place for Canadian veterans and their families to remember those who served in the Vietnam War. It holds deep meaning for both Canadian and American communities along the border.

The memorial sits along the Riverfront Trail within Windsor Sculpture Park and is easily accessible from downtown. The waterfront location offers a quiet setting for reflection with views across to Detroit.

The memorial was funded by an American veterans organization after earlier efforts to build it in Ottawa did not succeed. This makes it a remarkable example of cross-border collaboration between Canadian and American veterans groups.