Flags Lowered in Honour of Vimy Ridge

On Easter Monday in 1917, the four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together for the first time. Canadians stormed uphill through sleet, mud and shellfire in a brutal four-day battle, achieving one of the First World War’s most significant victories.

 

The capture of Vimy Ridge was a defining moment for Canada but came at great cost. Some 100,000 Canadians served at Vimy at a time when our country’s population was only eight million people.

 

The Canadian Corps suffered over 10,000 casualties at Vimy Ridge – 3,598 killed and 7,004 wounded. These casualties include losses to families in our area.

 

In 2003, the Government of Canada declared April 9th to be "Vimy Ridge Day" to remember the Battle of Vimy Ridge and to honour the thousands of Canadians who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

 

Mississippi Mills has lowered the flags at the municipal locations in honour and remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.