📌 Canadian War Museum | History Isn’t Just Cold Steel ⚔️📜
After years in Canada, I finally visited the Canadian War Museum 🏛️. I expected guns and tanks—but got human stories instead. 💔 Exhibits Unfold Chronologically ⏳: Colonial Era: Redcoats, sailing ship models 🚢. WWI: Gas masks 😷, trench replicas, and hardtack rations. WWII: Tanks 🚂, Spitfires, and mortar shells. Modern Peacekeeping: Desert vehicles + haunting war art 🎨. More Than Weapons—It’s Personal 👥: A soldier’s diary 📖, civilians’ portraits 👨👩👧, and silent statues 🗿. These exhibits slow you down—no rushing here. ✅ Pro Tips for Your Visit: 🕐 2–3 hours minimum—dense content, skip the rush! 🧭 Follow the timeline: Start at the entrance, numbers guide you. 🎧 Download the app: Audio guides (EN/FR) with maps. 📸 Photography allowed, but respect solemn zones. 🎟 Student/youth discounts—book online or at the door. 🪖 War Art Wing 🖼️: Hidden gem! Stunning portraits + modern installations. 💧 Bring water—intense lighting can be draining. Aviation Museum = Thrills 🚀 | War Museum = Reflection 🧠 📍 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa 📷 Leica M11 + 50mm f/1.4: Perfect for capturing textures of history. #OttawaMuseums #WarHistory #RememberThem 🇨🇦🕯️