Canadian War Memorial (London)

 Second World War 1939-1945, First World War 1914-1918, 1994 construction, war memorial

This memorial, dedicated in 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II, is just inside the Canada Gate in Green Park. It honours all Canadians who fought, and the 110,000 who died, during the two World Wars.

It is made of red granite from the Canadian Shield with inset bronze maple leaves arranged in a windswept pattern. The polished granite is set at an incline and a shimmer of water flowing over it creates the impression of maple leaves floating down a stream.

The monument is divided into two sections representing Canadian and British participation in the two World Wars. At the centre is a narrow walkway. At the east end of the walkway is a circular bronze casting which reads:

"In two world wars one million Canadians came to Britain and joined the fight for freedom. From danger shared, our friendship prospers."

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