Sidney Unwin
Sergeant Sidney Joseph Unwin was a prominent mountain guide based in the town of Banff, Alberta, who served in both the Second Boer […]
Andrew Mynarski, VC
In 1965, Pat Brophy recalled the unfortunate events that unfolded during the night of June 12 to 13, 1944. He said, “I’ll always […]
Albert Payne, RCNVR
Born December 1, 1917, to Stephen and Louisa Payne, Calgarian Albert James Payne is remembered for making the ultimate sacrifice. Once the Second […]
Field of Crosses (Virtual Tour)
Calgary’s Field of Crosses is a seasonal war memorial that recognizes the efforts of soldiers from Calgary who have made the ultimate sacrifice. […]
Trenches and Tunnels at Vimy Ridge
Among the many tunes to have echoed amidst the shellfire and chaos of the First World War, “My Little Wet Home in the […]
Juno Beach (Virtual Tour)
On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied soldiers raced across the English Channel in open-topped landing craft towards the five Normandy beaches, each […]
HMCS Haida National Historic Site (Virtual Tour)
HMCS Haida was one of 27 Tribal-class Destroyers that were commissioned for the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy […]
Lt. Lancelot Bertrand, MC
Courtesy of Mathias Joost, CD In the Canadian Militia prior to the First World War, there was little opportunity for Black men […]
Valour Canada Newsletter: July 2021
Here is the latest release of Valour Canada’s newsletter: a collection of military trivia and stories, alongside an update on the organization’s events […]