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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

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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This handcrafted pin dish, created exclusively for the Vimy Foundation, features the image of a poppy—an enduring symbol of remembrance. Designed and hand-thrown by acclaimed Canadian sculptor Christian Corbet, each ceramic piece is a limited edition. Ideal for holding pins, jewelry, or small keepsakes, the dish is both functional and commemorative. A meaningful addition to any collection, it pays tribute to the legacy of those who served. Hand-thrown ceramic Features original poppy design by Christian Corbet Approximately 8.5 cm wide Made in Canada Limited edition

Limited Edition Poppy Pin Dish by Christian Corbet

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⚠️ Please note: This item is not sold or shipped by the Vimy Foundation and is only available through the Gentleman Rogue website. 👉 Please visit their site to purchase directly from Gentleman Rogue. https://gentlemanrogue.ca/collections/rogue-defender-1/Pocket-Squares This elegant silk scarf from Gentleman Rogue’s Rogue Defender Series pays tribute to the courage and legacy of those who fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Designed with the colours of the four Canadian divisions that served together for the first time during the 1917 offensive, the scarf blends historical symbolism with timeless style. 100% Silk
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20% of proceeds from this item are donated directly to the Vimy Foundation

Gentleman Rogue Silk Scarf – Rogue Defender Series

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Dogs have been used in war for centuries worldwide. Their duties have ranged from pulling carts, sentries, scouts, messengers, as mascots, rat catchers in the trenches, search and rescue, bomb detectors and first aid dogs. Countless stories of incredible heroic acts performed by these animals have been told throughout the First World War and beyond. Dogs continue to be put to work in military service to this day as their role expands to include service animals for veterans. The Vimy Foundation partnered with Dog Hair INCluded (Montreal) to design these quality and durable bandanas featuring our Vimy Plaid. Honor those four-legged friends who also helped shape our history with this rugged and stylish pet bandana.

Vimy Foundation Pet Bandana

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