Great War Tour

This Year marks the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This was thought of as a defining moment in Canadian history as all four Canadian corps fought together on their own for the first time and claimed victory; the only allied victory of 1917. On Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12th, join the Diefenbaker Canada Centre on an outdoor, walking tour of campus to learn more about the significant role the university played overseas and on the Homefront through highlighted students and staff stories, campus memorials, and historic building stops.

Please Note: This is an extensive outdoor walking tour that will take approximately 90 minutes. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. There will be opportunities to stop inside buildings, but most of the tour is outside. This tour discusses the impact of the war on campus and will discuss loss and destruction to some degree, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.