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The Vimy Foundation and Canadian Centre for the Great War Open New Location in Downtown Montreal

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November 25, 2024

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Vimy Foundation Opens New Museum Location in Downtown Montreal

Montreal, QC – November, 2024 – With Remembrance Day just passed, the Vimy Foundation is honoured to announce the recent opening of its new office and museum, the Canadian Centre for the Great War, at the historic Maison Louis-Joseph Forget. This relocation offers Montrealers an exceptional opportunity to connect with Canada’s First World War history.

Located at 1195 Sherbrooke Street West, the new space enhances access to the Centre’s impressive collection of artefacts and historical records, supporting the Vimy Foundation’s mission to deepen public understanding of Canada’s First World War experience. Through youth education programs, digital initiatives, and community outreach, the Foundation remains dedicated to preserving this pivotal period's legacy and its enduring significance.

The Canadian Centre for the Great War’s collection showcases the breadth of Canada's wartime experiences. This new location aims to expand public engagement, offering a space to reflect on the impact of the First World War and inspiring future generations to learn from our shared history.

An opening event was held on November 19th 2024 to celebrate this significant achievement - relive the opening here!

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Mother Canada In the lead up to the 90th anniversary of the unveiling of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Blair Ketcheson has made available a small release of prints from his Portraits of an Icon collection. “Mother Canada” is a striking fine-art photograph capturing one of the most powerful and recognizable figures of the Vimy Memorial. This image highlights the solemn grace and enduring symbolism of the monument, offering a deeply moving tribute to sacrifice and remembrance. Produced exclusively for the Vimy Foundation, each print is part of a limited edition of fifty, signed and numbered by the artist. Prints measure approximately 13” x 19” on 17” x 22” sheets. An Attribution Sheet accompanies every print, providing details about the image, edition, copyright, and framing. Each print is numbered to 50 and available only while supplies last. Copyright © 2014 Blair Ketcheson : All Rights Reserved.

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The Vimy Memorial In the lead up to the 90th anniversary of the unveiling of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Blair Ketcheson has made available a small release of prints from his Portraits of an Icon collection. This fine-art photograph of the Vimy Memorial offers a timeless perspective on one of Canada’s most significant national symbols. Through careful composition and light, the image captures both the monument’s architectural grandeur and its profound historical meaning. Produced exclusively for the Vimy Foundation, each print is part of a limited edition of fifty, signed and numbered by the artist. Prints measure approximately 13” x 19” on 17” x 22” sheets. Included with every purchase is an Attribution Sheet outlining details about the photograph, edition, copyright, and framing. Each print is numbered to 50 and available only while supplies last. Copyright © 2014 Blair Ketcheson : All Rights Reserved.

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Stone of Remembrance In the lead up to the 90th anniversary of the unveiling of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Blair Ketcheson has made available a small release of prints from his Portraits of an Icon collection. “Stone of Remembrance” highlights one of the defining elements found across Commonwealth war cemeteries. Each Stone bears the inscription “Their name liveth for evermore,” chosen by Rudyard Kipling from the Book of Ecclesiasticus, reflecting the enduring remembrance of the fallen. Produced exclusively for the Vimy Foundation, each print is part of a limited edition of fifty, signed and numbered by the artist. Prints measure approximately 13” x 19” on 17” x 22” sheets. An Attribution Sheet is included with each order, detailing the image, edition, copyright, and framing information. Each print is numbered to 50 and available only while supplies last. Copyright © 2014 Blair Ketcheson : All Rights Reserved.

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