Discover Canada's rich military history on this virtual guided tour of the Canadian War Museum. | Ottawa Tourism

What was it like in Ottawa on May 8, 1945? This home movie film footage from our collection, shot by Ottawa resident James McKinlay Sharp, will give you an idea. The highlights include citizens celebrating on Sparks, Elgin, and Wellington Streets, as well as Parliament Hill. Born in Scotland, James McKinlay Sharp was sent by the British Admiralty to Ottawa in 1940 as part of a mission to assist the Royal Canadian Navy. He returned to Scotland at the end of the war but later immigrated to Canada

Experience the War Museum like never before. A thought-provoking virtual tour featuring the War Museum’s experts. 🪖 | Canadian War Museum

A 1945 Canadian War Reel about Allied victory | Old Canada Series

The Canadian War Museum and partners explore a side of our military history that has been under-represented for too long. It's time to acknowledge and remember the contributions of Black Canadian soldiers who served Canada loyally. https://www.canada.ca/en/army/services/events/2-construction-battalion.html | Canadian Army