The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum

Today is ! Visit the museum from 11am-2pm for indoor and outdoor family activities including Morse code, semaphore flags and a scavenger hunt in the museum's galleries. Investing in Children

We are participating in ! Join us from 11am-2pm on Friday May 29th for indoor and outdoor family activities including Morse code, semaphore flags and a scavenger hunt in the museum's galleries.

Check out a full list of all the activities here: https://investinginchildren.on.ca/kids-first-day Investing in Children

The groundhog and the geese that found shelter on the grounds, seem to be joining in the celebration of Earth Day! Thank you our international student, Leandro Lupu, for the lovely photos.

Did you know that Canadian soldiers waited in tunnels under the battlefield before the assault at Vimy Ridge? Curious to learn how they spent their time waiting? To find the answers, join us and our special guest, Zenon Andrusyszyn, director of Canadigm Group.

A workshop about a very little known aspect of the assault at Vimy Ridge and an excellent opportunity to discover more about the carvings made by Canadian soldiers in northern France at the beginning of April 1917. Youth will learn the history and get a chance to make their own plaster carving. Designed for youth aged 8-12.

Pre-registration on Eventbrite required to save your child's spot. Limited availability, one carving for one child, Parents or guardians accompanying the minor(s) are not required to register unless they wish to create their own carving.

Register here for the 11am or 12:30pm session. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pa-day-at-rcrm-etching-and-carving-at-vimy-tickets-1985534900336

Please note: this is not a day camp, youth must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times; colouring activities are available for younger children.

RCRM is hiring! Interested candidates can consult our website for details https://thercrmuseum.ca/en-ca/
The positions are funded through Canada Summer Jobs program, candidates must comply with the eligibility criteria as stated in the section "Which youth participants are eligible." https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applicant-guide/who-can-apply.html .1-3

Looking for a family activity for the April 24th PA Day? Register to take part in Etching and Carving at Vimy, a family PA day activity. Join our special guest, Zenon Andrusyszyn, director of Canadigm Group to learn about a very little known aspect of the assault at Vimy Ridge and an excellent opportunity to discover more about the carvings made by Canadian soldiers in northern France at the beginning of April 1917. Youth will learn the history and get a chance to make their own plaster carving. Designed for youth aged 8-12.

Pre-registration on Eventbrite required to save your child's spot. Limited availability, one carving for one child, Parents or guardians accompanying the minor(s) are not required to register unless they wish to create their own carving.

Register here for the 11am or 12:30pm session. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pa-day-at-rcrm-etching-and-carving-at-vimy-tickets-1985534900336

Please note: this is not a day camp, youth must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times; colouring activities are available for younger children.

1917, the four Canadian Divisions forming the Canadian Expeditionary Force stormed Vimy Ridge in an effort to breach the German defences north of the French city Arras. A burial cross for thirteen members of the 1st CEF Battalion can be viewed in our First World War gallery. Visit us for more details http://pan.thercrmuseum.ca/world_war_1/

Wishing everyone a bright and beautiful Easter filled with laughter, and peace.

The museum is closed on Good Friday, 3 April 2026. Reguakr hours will resume on Saturday, 4 April 2026 at 10am. Happy easter to all those celebrating!