Vimy Ridge Memorial Garden was dedicated on 9 April 2017. Maple trees and 100 rose bushes were planted to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The mulch in front of the garden is in a V shape design in honour of Vimy Ridge.
Type
Vimy Ridge Memorial Garden
London, Ontario
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Inscription
[stone/pierre]
Battle of
Vimy Ridge
April 9 to 12, 1917
4 Divisions of the Canadian Corps, fighting together
for the first time, attacked and captured the ridge
including Gen Arthur Currie commanding 1st Division.
Over 10,500 Canadians were killed or wounded.
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Location
Vimy Ridge Memorial Garden
2315 River Road
London
Ontario
Vimy Ridge Memorial Garden
2315 River Road
London
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 42.9786292
Long. -81.1340574
Lat. 42.9786292
Long. -81.1340574