Digging the Trenches: The Archaeology of the Western Front
On the snowy evening of November 2nd, 2017, Valour Canada, the Archaeology Society of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and The Military Museums […]
Bataillon de construction n°2
Courtesy of Mathias Joost, CD At the start of the First World War tens of thousands of men rushed to recruiting centres […]
The Royal Canadian Legion
THE HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN LEGION “The Legion is a living tradition which keeps alive the form of service and patriotism and in […]
Calgary Cenotaph
A cenotaph is an empty tomb in honour of those whose remains are interred elsewhere.Truly a citizens’ monument, 7,000 Calgarians bought subscriptions to […]
The Soldiers’ Statue
Educators: Click HERE to download a Lesson Plan that explores the Soldiers’ Statue and 2 other Calgary monuments. From rolling fields of golden […]
Statue du cavalier des plaines
Première grande œuvre d'art public de Calgary, cette magnifique statue équestre a été dévoilée le 20 juin 1914 par un groupe comprenant le futur premier ministre […]