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Remembrance: Military Museums and Military History

Remembering All Year 

Each year on November 11 Canadians are called upon to pause and think about our veterans Remembrance Day Commemoration.  There are many ways to remember year round by observing some of Canada's military history and significant dates, and, or,  visiting a military museum. In additon to Two military highways there are significant locations around the Province north, north east and northwest of Toronto where one might visit and reflect on Canada’s Military contribution to our country. 

Veterans’ Week Canada

Each year, Canada marks Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11 to honour and remember those who served our country, and recognize those who serve today. National Defence offers a National Speaker Program to connect currently serving Canadian Forces members with Canadians during Veterans’ Week. Presentations last fifteen minutes and are typically followed by a question period. 

The Veteran's Affairs Canada offers suggestions on how to commemorate Veterans' Week 2010

• Pin a poppy above your heart.
• Attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony.
• Talk to a friend or relative who has just returned home from Afghanistan or who served in other areas of conflict.
• Listen to Veterans talk about their experiences.
• Create a mashup and share it on the YouTube Channel (Opens a new window) and on our Veterans' Week Remembrance Feed.
• Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook fan page (Opens a new window), write on our wall and share how you remember.
• Change your Facebook profile picture to a poppy.

Remembrance Day November 11

Most towns and communities will be honouring their local hero's at cenotaphs and cemeteries throughout Canada. A number of special Remembrance day Commemorations for 2011 can be found at Veterans’ Affairs Canada

MILITARY HIGHWAYS IN ONTARIO

The Peacekeepers' Way Highway

The Peacekeepers Way (Highway 90) runs from Barrie to Angus and Base Borden, approximately 10-kilometre drive from Barrie. This is a reminder to think about our fore bearers and what they fought for during the two major wars, the Korean War and now Afghanistan. Visitors may attend the Borden Military Museum during operating hours.

The Highway of Heroes

The Highway of Heroes is a 170-kilometre stretch of Highway 401 between the eastern Ontario airbase in Trenton where the flag-drapped coffins of fallen soldiers arrive and the forensics centre in Toronto that receives them. A stop in Trenton to visit the National Air Force Museum of Canada is recommended.

MILITARY MUSEUMS IN ONTARIO

Base Borden Military Museum

CFB Borden
The Base Borden Military Museum at Canadian Forces Base Borden provides an overview of Canadian military history. Exhibits cover Canadian and enemy armoured and non-armoured vehicle development, logistics, medical and dental services, military police and intelligence, food services and the origin of the Canadian Air Force.  Educational tours focus on Canadian land and air military history from 1900 to the present and general tours are arranged for Canadian military history.  See Base Borden Museum Photo Gallery. 

Access from Highway 400 Barrie to Dunlop Street. West to Highway 90 "The Peackeepers Way" To Angus and Base Borden or North from Highway 89 and Simcoe Road 10 to Angus and  CFB Borden, Telephone:1-705-423-3531 

Billy Bishop Museum-Owen Sound Ontario

The Billy Bishop Home and Museum in Owen Sound Ontario Canada is the birthplace of William Avery "Billy" Bishop, V.C., this country's most famous WWI flying ace.  Billy Bishop dedicated his life to aviation. By his skill and daring he became, at 24, Britain's leading air ace, Commander of the first Canadian Air Force, and one of the most decorated Canadians in World War I. See Billy Bishop Museum,  More information on Owen Sound

Bunker Military Museum
Cobalt, Ontario
Military memorabilia from the Boer War to Desert Storm are on display at this converted railway station. Exhibits include magazines, newspapers, paperbacks, videos and hundreds of displays. Costumed tours can be arranged in advance.

Mailing Address: cobalt CNR Station, P.O. Box 384, Cobalt, ON P0J 1C0
Telephone:705 679-5220
Website: http://www.cobalt.ca/museums.html
Hours of Operation: May to Sept., daily 10am-4pm; other times by appointment

-level specific educational programs are offered

Mailing Address: 317 Park Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 1C7
Telephone: 807 343-5175
Hours of Operation: Mon. to Fri. 10am-4pm, Tues. evenings 8-10pm; other times by appointment

Georgina Military Museum

Georgian Military Museum is located at the north end of Keswick, on the east side of Woodbine a short distance north of Boyers Road ... just before Woodbine bends east and becomes Baseline Road.  Site of  Annual Military Vehicle Day. View the photo gallery. 

New Military Museum: Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum
Military Buffs will be interested in this new Military Museum in the heart of Downtown Barrie across from the MacLaren Art Centre on Mulcaster Street within a stones through of Dunlop Street. See Historical Perspective, and Regiment Website

Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada (Discovery Harbour)
Penetanguishene, Ontario
One of Ontario’s most picturesque historic sites, Discovery Harbour recalls the days of the 19th-century British navy and military that safeguarded the defence of Upper Canada. In 1820 the thriving naval dockyard boasted residences and workshops, large and small vessels, and a community of officers, artisans, sailors, and soldiers. The base was eventually operated by the British military from 1834 to 1856, constructing an impressive stone Officers’ Quarters that still stands today.

Now Discovery Harbour tells the story of the original 19th-century outpost and demonstrates a slice of life from this fascinating chapter in Canadian history. Summer features include daily guided tours of historic properties and costumed staff sharing the story of this historic naval and military community. Enjoy on-deck activities aboard the magnificent replica ships H.M.S. Bee and Tecumseth. See great shows at the on-location King’s Wharf Theatre and enjoy waterside dining at Captain Roberts’ Table restaurant. A beautiful nautical gift shop completes your visit.

Mailing Address: 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario, L9M 1G1
Telephone: (705) 549-8064
Website: www.discoveryharbour.on.ca
Hours of Operation: Late June to Labour Day, daily 10am-5pm

McCrae House
108 Water Street
Contact: Val Harrison, Coordinator of Public Programs
Telephone: 519-836-1221
E-mail: museum@guelph.ca
Website: http://guelph.ca/museum

National Air Force Museum of Canada

Mailing Address: 8 Wing Trenton
PO Box 1000, Stn Forces , Astra ON, K0K 3W0
Telephone:1-613-965-2140
Fax:1-613-965-7352
Website: http://airforcemuseum.ca/
Hours of operation: Summer 1 May - 30 Sep: Mon to Sun 1000 - 1700 hrs.
Winter 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Wed to Sun 1000 - 1700 hrs.
Mon and Tue Closed.

Thunder Bay Military Museum
Thunder Bay, Ontario
The military history of Northwestern Ontario from 1885 to the present is explored at this site. Involvement in battles overseas and at home, as well as items relating to prisoners-of-war and the indigenous people's military commitment are exhibited. The site also houses the collections of local military units. Costumed interpretive tours are given. Workshops on local unit history, outreach and grade

Petawawa Military Museum & Canadian Airborne Forces Museum
CFB Petawawa
Mailing Address: P-51 Base Museum CFB Petawawa, Petawawa, ON, K8H 2X3
Telephone: 613 588-6238

Princess of Wales' Own Regiment Military Museum
Kingston, Ontario
This military museum is dedicated to the Princess of Wales' Own Regiment (pwor) and its antecedents, from 1863. The museum focuses on three organizations of militias and on the citizen soldiers that have served Canada. Archival materials record the units and local military history and are available to all pwor personnel. The site offers a limited outreach program. Groups of up to twenty are welcome.

Mailing Address: The Armoury, Kingston, ON , K7K 3E8
Telephone: 613 541-5010
Hours of Operation: Mon. & Thurs. 7-10pm; other times by appointment

Military Communications and Electronics Museum
Kingston, Ontario
This museum deals with military communications from 1867 to the present, focusing on the troops and the times as well as on the technology employed. The collection includes three original sculptures by by Walter S. Alward for his Vimy Ridge memorial and a working German Enigma machine. Tours are by request and educational programming is offered. A working amateur radio station is available to licensed operators and a conference facility is located on-site.

Mailing Address: 95 Craftsman Road, P.O. Box 1700, Station Forces, Kingston, ON K7G 1W7
Telephone: 613 541-5395
Website: http://www.c-and-e-museum.org
Hours of Operation: Daily 8am-4pm; Summer, Sat., Sun. & holidays 11am-5pm

Royal Military College Museum
Kingston, Ontario
Housed in the 1846 Fort Frederick Martello Tower, this museum features displays relating to the military history of the site, which was a naval dockyard and garrison between 1789 and 1870. The site also tells the story of the Royal Military College and its graduates from 1876 to the present.

Mailing Address: Royal Military College of Canada, P.O. Box 17000 Station Forces
Kingston, ON, K7K 7B4
Telephone: 613 541-6000
Hours of Operation: Late June to Labour Day, daily 10am-5pm

Oshawa Military and Industrial Museum

The Oshawa Military and Industrial Museum is Located in Oshawa, Ontario, We currently house the Largest Collection of running and Otherwise Operational Military equipment in Canada. Tours can be arranged and are always Welcome Call 905-728-6199 .