Lesson Plans
The Memory Project has launched an exciting web resource dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of Canada's veterans.
This online resource will offer your students the opportunity to hear the experiences of thousands of servicemen and women who were there. New classroom activities are continually added - revisit the site often or sign up for our newsletter.
Going to War
Find out about Sepetmber 10, 1939 when Canada declared war against Germany.
War at Sea
The Royal Canadian Navy turned 100 years old in 2011. During the Second World War, Canada’s Navy and Merchant Navy made a vital contribution, particularly in protecting Allied shipping across the Atlantic.
Victory in Europe
May 8, 1945 came to be known as V-E Day (Victory in Europe) and it was celebrated widely in Canada and remembered by Canadian war veterans.
Dieppe
The Dieppe raid of 1942 was a major event in Canada’s war experience. Of the 5,000 soldiers who participated, more than 900 were killed and another 1,874 were taken prisoner.
Chinese Canadians
Explore the contribution made by Chinese Canadians in the Second World War.
Québec and the Second World War
During the Second World War, many people from Québec enlisted in the four branches of service. Close to 55,000 served overseas as volunteers.
