Other Memorials

Abbaye d'Ardenne

As many as 156 Canadian prisoners of war are believed to have been executed by the 12th SS Panzer Division (the Hitler Youth) in the days and weeks following the D-Day landings. In scattered groups, in various pockets of the Normandy countryside, they were taken aside and shot.

Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse/Putôt-en-Bessin

These two towns were part of the objectives of the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade on June 7. Setting out around daylight, the Canadians met only light resistance from the unprepared Germans. At about noon, The Regina Rifle Regiment had advanced to Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, while The Royal Winnipeg Rifles reached Putôt-en-Bessin.

Brette-sur-Laize War Cemetery

On July 23, 1944, the Headquarters of the First Canadian Army became operational under the command of General Crerar. This First Canadian Army would become international in character. In addition to its Canadian divisions (the 2nd and 3rd Infantry and the 4th Armoured divisions), it had a Polish division, British corps and at various times American, Belgian and Dutch troops.

Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden

The Canadian Korean War Memorial Garden is situated in Naechon, northeast of Kapyong-gun and just below the hills which were defended by Canadian Forces in the Battle of Kapyong in April 1951.

Canadian Memorial Church

Canadian Memorial Church, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is unique, not just for its pure Gothic style, not just for the extraordinary manner in which funds were raised throughout Canada for its construction, but also for its portrayal of Canadian unity and its Christian symbolism. This church in no way glorifies war but is, above all, a peace memorial.

Château d'Audrieu

As many as 156 Canadian prisoners of war are believed to have been executed by the 12th SS Panzer Division (the Hitler Youth) in the days and weeks following the D-Day landings. In scattered groups, in various pockets of the Normandy countryside, they were taken aside and shot.

Huttot-les-Bagues Cemetery

This, mostly British, cemetery at Tilly-sur-Seulles contains the graves of 34 Canadians, including 16 CANLOAN officers and three members of the RCAF. The remaining Canadians belonged to various regiments.

Wall of Remembrance

The Korea Veterans Association of Canada erected a Wall of Remembrance to the 516 Canadians who died in Korea, both during the war and in peacekeeping after the ceasefire.

Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver, British Columbia

Mountain View Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the Vancouver Metropolitan area. It began operation in 1887, with the acquisition of a parcel of land now known as the "Old Cemetery". It is bounded on the east by Fraser Street, on the south by 37th Avenue, on the north by 33rd Avenue, and on the west by a row of tall trees which today stand well within the present boundaries of the site.

Noyers Bocage

Situated on the road to Falaise, Noyers Bocage is the site of a monument to Typhoon aircraft pilots. The Typhoon low-level fighter-bombers were active during the Normandy Campaign, and, laden with rockets, highly effective. Many times during the campaign they were cheered by Canadians as they flew overhead. They provided support during the taking of Carpiquet village and airfield, the fighting for Verrières Ridge, and during many other battles.

Ranville War Cememtery

The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, a unit of the British 6th Airborne Division, was the first Canadian invasion force in France. The battalion dropped out of a windy sky over a wider area than had been planned and had difficulty in concentrating. Eighty-four men were taken prisoner. Nevertheless, it carried out the tasks assigned to it - destroying bridges over the Divette and Dives rivers and capturing a German strong point west of the village of Varaville.

Ryes/Bazenville

This is another predominantly British cemetery, which contains the graves of 21 Canadians, including 5 CANLOAN officers, representatives of various Canadian regiments, and one Newfoundlander, Gunner J.K. Winsor, who served with the 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment in the Royal Artillery.

The Veterans Cemetery Esquimalt, British Columbia

Canada's naval history has its roots in the Veterans Cemetery in Esquimalt, British Columbia. This old cemetery, which dates back to 1868, began as a resting place for men of the sea but many others who have served in Canada's army and air force have joined them over the years.

The Tyne Cot Memorial

The Tyne Cot Memorial forms the northeastern boundary of Tyne Cot Cemetery, which is situated between Passchendaele (now known as Passendale) and Zonnebeke. The name "Tyne Cottages" or "Tyne Cotts" was given by the Northumberland Fusiliers to a group of German blockhouses, or pillboxes, situated near the level crossing on the Passchendaele-Broodseinde road.

Yokahama Commonwealth War Cemetery

The Yokohama British Commonwealth War Cemetery, located at Hodogaya near Yokohama, near the port of Tokyo, is the only British Commonwealth Cemetery in Japan. Within the cemetery will be found the Yokohama Memorial and the Yokohama Cremation Memorial.