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Early Wars In Canada – Canadian Experience Gallery 1

The wars of First Peoples, the French and the British shaped Canada and Canadians.

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The first gallery introduces the concept of war and its relevance to Canadians and Canada. Visitors explore the Canadian experience of conflict from Aboriginal warfare and post European-contact Canada, to Louis Riel and the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

Photo at top of page: CWM2019-0032-0038-Dm

Ongoing exhibition
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Suggested visit: 30 minutes
To get the most of the exhibition, we suggest giving yourself about 30 minutes to explore.

Early Wars in Canada – Canadian Experience Gallery 1

This tour covers Indigenous wars, specific warfare, and colonial wars, notably the War of 1812.

Early Wars in Canada – Canadian Experience Gallery 1

This tour covers Indigenous wars, specific warfare, and colonial wars, notably the War of 1812.

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A fighter jet on display in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
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