The Italian Campaign was one of Canada’s largest World War II operations, yet often overlooked. Journey through our exhibit to follow Canadian soldiers and nurses from Sicily to the heart of Italy.
The physical version of our exhibition is available exclusive by reservation. However, it is also available in its virtual version, with exclusive content such as videos, interactive modules and more!
How to book our exhibition Through Vines and Mines?
To host one of our traveling exhibitions at your institution, simply fill out our reservation form with your contact information, reservation dates, and requested materials. Alternatively, you can also contact us at to make your reservation. Once you have filled out the form, we will contact you by email: please check your spam folder so you don’t miss our message!
Our exhibit Through Vines and Mines consists of 6 panels in total measuring 6 feet by 8 feet wide. Each panel contains a metal frame to assemble and a canvas to install over it. No tools are required! See how to assemble a panel in our video.
Finally, check out our exhibition kit for more information!
Activity objectives
The goal of these activities is to allow secondary cycle two students to have a greater understanding of World War II and the Canadian Army’s first large-scale engagement in Europe: the fatal Dieppe Raid, described as one of Canada’s darkest military chapters. Students will also learn to appreciate the contributions of Canadian Armed Forces personnel from Quebec.
These activities were created as educational tools to complement the Quebec Education Program of secondary 4 History and secondary 5 History of the 20th and Contemporary World courses. In addition, these activities can also be used as language tools in the following courses: Francais langue maternelle (in secondary 3, 4 and 5), Français, secondary language, English, secondary language (in secondary 3, 4 and 5) and English Language Arts.
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Introduction to World War II
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Canada and the Italian Campaign: Exhibition Trivia
Through Vines and Mines make students follow the paths of several Canadian heroes through the Italian Campaign. The exhibition also delves into the role of Canadian women in Italy and explores the impact of the war on the Italian community at home in Canada. Our quiz thus allows students to test their knowledge while touring the exhibition!