The 1936 Vimy Pilgrimage

Authors

Eric Brown
Tim Cook, Canadian War MuseumFollow

Abstract

This article explores the significance of the 1936 Vimy Pilgrimage. More than 6,200 Canadian veterans and their families voyaged to France for the unveiling of Walter Allward’s Vimy Memorial on 26 July 1936 by King Edward VIII. The symbolism of the pilgrimage, along with the messages presented during the unveiling ceremony, played a key role in establishing the importance of the Vimy Ridge memorial to Canadians.

Recommended Citation

Brown, Eric and Cook, Tim "The 1936 Vimy Pilgrimage." Canadian Military History 20, 2 (2011)