Books of Remembrance
The eight Books of Remembrance contain the names of more than 120,000 Canadians who have given their lives in the service of our country.
Traditionally kept under protective glass in the Memorial Chamber of Canada’s Parliament Buildings, the books are currently displayed at Parliament Hill’s Visitor Welcome Centre, in the Room of Remembrance, while Centre Block undergoes a decade-long renovation.
Memorial Chamber
Learn more about the Memorial Chamber, the permanent home of the Books of Remembrance.
Room of Remembrance
The Room of Remembrance is the temporary home of the Books of Remembrance.
Information on the Books of Remembrance
Ceremony procedures
Every morning at eleven o'clock, a member of the House of Commons Protective Service Staff turns the pages of the Books of Remembrance.
Calendar
See when every page from each Book of Remembrance will be on display.
History of the Books
Learn about each of the eight Books of Remembrance.
Ranks, units, and decorative pages
Explore ranks, units and decorative pages from the Books of Remembrance.
Request a copy of a page
You can obtain a copy of a page from the Books of Remembrance by ordering online.
Search the Books
Find a name in the Books of Remembrance.
If you have any questions about the Books of Remembrance, please email Veteran Affairs Canada.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM)
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the Canadians and Newfoundlanders who have given their lives while serving their country, since Confederation. The names of fallen soldiers found in the CVWM are also inscribed in the first seven Books of Remembrance.
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