National War Memorial Ottawa Overview
The aromas of fresh flowers embrace the tomb of an unknown hero, an unclaimed Canadian soldier who became a victim of the 1st World War. Standing tall a sculpture of granite accreted bronze represents the sacrifices of the war veterans and nurses alike telling a tale of great courage. Located in the confederate square in Ottawa this memorial becomes the heart of all the attention on the 11th of November every year at 11:00am. This day is marked as a Remembrance Day by the people for all the men and women who scarified their own life so the people of Canada can have freedom.
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History:
The construction started in 1926 under the well known dominion’s department of Public works (DDPW) over seen by ‘’Mr. Vernon March’’ to complete the ''70ft'' tall sculpture. But unfortunately Mr. Vernon couldn’t complete the sculpture himself as he died in 1930. The build was then taken over by his 6 brothers and 1 sister, they completed the sculpture in 1932. It was built with an intention to remember the Brave soldier who lost their life's to bring peace to the country during the First World War. After the Second World War, in 1982, Bronzed digits 1939 -1945 and 1950-1953 were carved for the honor of those soldiers who martyred in the Second World War. -
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The ceremony
The ceremony that happens on every 11th November marks the End of World War one at 11am in 1918.
Before the ceremony, Bag pipers and Soldiers parade down from the Cartier square Drill hall, towards the war memorial. The parading Bag pipers start from the Cartier square hill, going through Laurier Avenue to Queen. They are then joined by Soldiers and then they jointly parade to the Queens Street towards the memorial.
The Ceremony starts off with playing of the Last Post and a moment of silence in the Respect of the Unknown Soldier.
Wreaths are laid at the Memorial by Dignitaries which include the Prime Minister and the Governor General, Alongside Soldiers and High Ranking officers of the Canadian Armed forces. -
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Operational Hours:
The Guards are present from 9:00am to 5:00pm, seven days a week -
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Location:
St. John's, NL, Canada -
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How to Get to National War Memorial
Elgin / Confederation Square bus stop is the nearest one where you can reach by bus numbers 4, 6, 9, 12 and 14. The war memorial is just opposite to the bus stop. For detailed instructions follow guidelines to get to National War Memorial Ottawa.
