Virtual exhibitions

  • Courage in Chaos: the Dieppe Story

    Courage in Chaos: the Dieppe Story

    The Dieppe Raid was Canada’s first WWII battle in Europe… and its most devastating. Uncover the story of this ill-fated mission in our compelling virtual exhibit.

  • Impossible Odds: the Battle of Hong Kong

    Impossible Odds: the Battle of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong was Canada and Quebec’s first action in WWII—a dramatic stand against Japan in 1941. Outnumbered, Canadian soldiers fought fiercely before enduring 44 harrowing months of captivity, leaving a lasting scar on them. Discover their story in this virtual exhibit!

  • Remembering Afghanistan

    Remembering Afghanistan

    From 2002 to 2019, Canada joined a global mission in Afghanistan, where its soldiers faced immense challenges. Dive into our virtual exhibit to hear their powerful stories, told through the voices of those who lived it.

  • Our Soldiers in the Streets: The 1970 October Crisis

    Our Soldiers in the Streets: The 1970 October Crisis

    The October Crisis of 1970 shook Quebec, leaving a lasting mark on its political landscape. Step into our virtual exhibit to see this tense period through the eyes of soldiers deployed in our streets!

  • They Cared – The Game!

    They Cared – The Game!

    To accompany our exhibition They Cared, put yourself in the shoes of nursing sister Miriam Eastman Baker in this interactive game!

  • Through Vines and Mines: The Canadian Army in Italy

    Through Vines and Mines: The Canadian Army in Italy

    The Italian Campaign was one of Canada’s largest WWII operations, yet often overlooked. Journey through our virtual exhibit to follow Canadian soldiers and nurses from Sicily to the heart of Italy.

  • They Cared: the Origins of Military Nursing

    They Cared: the Origins of Military Nursing

    Nurses have long been the backbone of military medical corps, with Canadian women serving courageously from the 19th century onward. Explore our virtual exhibit to uncover their stories, daily lives, and vital roles from the profession’s origins to the First World War!

  • When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day

    When Daylight Comes: the Canadians on D-Day

    The Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, marked a turning point in WWII of which Canada played a vital role. Explore our virtual exhibit to uncover the personal stories of Canadians who helped liberate France from the German occupation.

  • Canada and the First World War, 1914-1918

    Canada and the First World War, 1914-1918

    Quebec’s role in WWI remains a hidden chapter of history. Dive into our virtual exhibit to follow the Royal 22e Régiment and the Royal Montreal Regiment through epic battles and life in the trenches.

  • Regiments on the Ridge

    Regiments on the Ridge

    The Battle of Vimy Ridge helped shape Canada’s identity as a nation. Explore our virtual exhibit to uncover the resilience, sacrifice, and lasting legacy of this historic victory.