The First World War, then known as the Great War or the “war to end all wars”, was a global conflict involving 32 countries. It lasted four years and ultimately led to over 15 million deaths, 23 million injuries and unprecedented levels of destruction. Its impacts can still be felt today. Canada, despite its small size, played an important role in the war. This exhibit explores the personal stories of how Canadians contributed to the war effort. For a digital version of the exhibit click here.

What’s included

Our exhibit Mobilizing a Country consists of 4 panels measuring 6 feet high by 8 feet wide. Each panel consists of a lightweight metal frame and a tension-fabric banner. Set up is easy and no tools are required.

How to Book

The travelling version of our exhibit is available year-round to schools and institutions. To reserve a copy, fill out our reservation form with your contact information and requested reservation dates. 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!

Associated Activities

Honouring Bravery has a number of activities that can be done in conjunction with our exhibit. These activities were designed as an educational tool for educators teaching Ontario’s Grade 10 history course, Canadian History since World War I, but can also be adapted for other audiences.