World War I Trench
Our World War I trench has been a popular exhibit for many years! It use to be longer but we shortened it several years ago to make room of other exhibits. The trench is like a tunnel and offers a dry version of what a trench may have looked like and during World War I as well as a glimpse into No Man's Land.
This year we are going to update the exhibit to offer more Canadian content with a special focus on Vimy Ridge which was fought between April 9th to 14th in 1917. Despite the 3598 Canadian killed during the batter and the 10,602 who were injured; Vimy was a huge success for the Canadian soldiers because they had gained more ground than the previous British offensives.
To learn more about Canada and World War, check out this website.
There is a group who is collecting names on a petition to have a Memorial Wall of Names for Canadians who have died in wars. You can follow the link to learn more and print off your own peition or you can visit the York Sunbury Museum and sign one.
For an amusing story about a summer student's adventures in the trench exhibit, visit our Facebook page!