Camp Hughes in North Cypress – Langford Municipality, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Camp Hughes / Le Camp Hughes

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2022

1. Camp Hughes / Le Camp Hughes Marker

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[English] Named after Sir Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defence (1911–1916), this site contains the most intact First World War battlefield terrain created for training purposes in Canada. One of a dwindling number worldwide, it retains many key features including trenches, a rifle range, grenade training grounds, gun positions, and observation posts. It recalls Canada’s determination to provide training specific to the tactics and conditions of the war overseas. A tangible link to Canada’s military effort, Camp Hughes still evokes the contributions and sacrifices of those who served during the Great War.

[Français] Nommé en l’honneur de sir Sam Hughes, ministre de la Milice et de la Défense (1911-1916), ce lieu abrite un terrain de champ de manœuvre aménagé à des fins d'entraînement durant la Première Guerre mondiale. Ce terrain est le mieux conservé au pays et l’un des rares encore en existence dans le monde. Tranchées, champ de tir, positions de pièces d’artillerie et postes d’observation y rappellent la détermination du Canada à prépare les soldats aux conditions particulières de la guerre

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outre-mer. Témoin de l'effort militaire canadien, ce camp évoque la contribution et le sacrifice de ceux qui ont servi pendant la Grande Guerre.

Erected 2016 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada et Parcs Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 49° 52.807′ N, 99° 33.435′ W. Marker is in Camp Hughes, Manitoba, in North Cypress – Langford Municipality. Marker can be reached from Camp Hughes Road (Road 91 W) 1.6 kilometers south of Provincial Road 351. Marker is located at the Camp Hughes National Historic Site, just west of the Camp Hughes Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camp Hughes MB R0K 2A0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Hughes (here, next to this marker); Camp Hughes National Historic Site of Canada / Le camp Hughes Lieu historique national du Canada (a few steps from this marker); Camp Life / La vie de camp (a few steps from this marker); Trench Warfare / La guerre de tranchées

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2022

2. Camp Hughes / Le Camp Hughes Marker

(looking west across the Camp Hughes National Historic Site)

(a few steps from this marker); Training For War / L'entraînement de guerre (a few steps from this marker); The Hospital / L'hôpital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Camp Hughes — Overview / Tour d'horizon du Camp Hughes (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Soldier's Recreation / Les moments de loisir des soldats (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Hughes.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Camp Hughes National Historic Site

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1. Camp Hughes.

Camp Hughes was a Canadian military training camp actively used for Army training from 1909 to 1934 and as a communications station from the early 1960s until 1991. Camp Hughes was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 2011. It features an intact World War I battlefield terrain, which was created for training purposes by the Canadian Department of Militia between 1915 and 1916. It is now one of the only World War One era trench systems remaining in the world.

(Submitted on March 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Camp Hughes National Historic Site of Canada

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The heritage value of Camp Hughes lies in its physical fabric and historical associations. It was at this camp that tens of thousands of Canadian soldiers received instruction in the tactics and weaponry of war prior to being deployed to Europe during the First World War. Battlefield conditions, including a system of trenches, grenade pits, and a rifle range, were created to reflect the realities of trench warfare. Many of the soldiers who trained at Camp Hughes went on to fight at Vimy and Passchendaele, defining battles in Canada’s history. The camp served as a military training facility until 1934 when it was dismantled as part of an unemployment relief project.

(Submitted on March 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Camp Hughes Designated A National Historic Site, July 24, 2016.

On this Day, over 500+ visitors came to see the National Historic Site Plaque unveiling. The visitors were treated to the living history presenters who explained trench warfare. The event culminated with an attack "Over the Top" Many of the visitors were given wooden rifles and participated in the attack. An artillery barrage took place along with a "Flypast" over the Trenches.

(Submitted on March 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.