Nova Scotia

The Ottawa Citizen, August 27, 2000: Monument honours war brides HALIFAX - It took almost 55 years, but yesterday the federal government honoured the European war brides who braved the dangerous North Atlantic crossing to join their husbands in Canada. About 500 people attended a dedication ceremony at Pier 21, the waterfront warehouse in Halifax which has been converted into an immigration museum. A plaque was unveiled recognizing the roughly 48,000 war brides who followed their husbands back to Canada between 1942 and 1945. Most landed at Pier 21, where an exhibit now tells their story. "The war brides as a group exemplify courage and tenacity," said Heritage Minister Sheila Copps. A majority of the women came from Britain but there were also many who came from other parts of Europe including Holland, Belgium and France. They were accompanied by 22,000 children. "I'm proud the Canadian government is recognizing the contribution of these very important women to the history of this country," said historian Melynda Jarrat. The Canadian Press

This memorial is dedicated to those who left Canada via Bedford Basin to fight in the First and Second World Wars and those who died in the collision of two ships near the park. It was unveiled December 6, 2000.

This memorial commemorates this site and its history.

Maple trees planted in 1913 by the Tower Road School’s young principal, George Macdonald Sylvester, were dedicated as a memorial to him following his death on the Thiepval battlefield in September 1916. The trees came down in late 2015 or early 2016.

By assigning a tree to a fallen soldier, usually by means of a small plaque, an additional depth of symbolism is imparted. In some cases, the next-of-kin was involved in purchasing the tree and/or plaque for the deceased soldier. Trees of Remembrance are based on the symbol-like image of a living memorial: trees represented the victory of life over death. Memorial trees became living symbols of the sacrifices made in France and Belgium.

All artefacts relating to the military are displayed in this corner.

This memorial is dedicated to the men from All Saints Anglican Cathedral who volunteered for service in the First World War.

This memorial is dedicated to the men from All Saints Cathedral who volunteered for service in the Second World War.

This memorial is dedicated to James Curzon MacDonald Morrow who was killed in action during the First World War.

This memorial is dedicated to William A. Palmer R.C.N. who was killed in action while fighting in the First World War.

This memorial is dedicated to Lieut Colonel Philip E. Bent VC DSO.