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This thought-provoking series of virtual tours, featuring insights from Canadian War Museum historians, explores centuries of military conflict brought to life through the Museum’s evocative architecture and exhibitions.
First in the series is an introductory tour narrated by the Museum’s President and CEO, Caroline Dromaguet. In subsequent tours, historians share stories about Canadian Experience Galleries and LeBreton Gallery objects — such as a First World War teddy bear and a vehicle that was destroyed by an IED in Afghanistan — and invite viewers into the Museum’s meditative spaces, which include Memorial Hall, the Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour, and Moriyama Regeneration Hall.
Tour by Gallery
About the Canadian War Museum
Museum architecture
Memorial Hall
Early Wars in Canada – Canadian Experience Gallery 1
This tour covers Indigenous wars, specific warfare, and colonial wars, notably the War of 1812.
The South African and First World Wars – Canadian Experience Gallery 2
A look at Canada’s role within the British Empire, and an exploration of a reconstructed trench.
The Second World War – Canadian Experience Gallery 3
An exploration of military campaigns plus home-front life.
From the Cold War to the Present – Canadian Experience Gallery 4
This tour looks at Cold War history, then shares stories of Canada’s involvement in other conflicts.
Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour
An examination of the National War Memorial and a look at how Canada honours individuals.
Moriyama Regeneration Hall
This tour explores the Hall’s architecture and art, including that of the Vimy memorial sculptor.
LeBreton Gallery: The Military Technology Collection
This overview covers the space that’s home to the Museum’s military weapons, vehicles and equipment.