Downtown in St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Battle Of Vimy Ridge
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The History Of Vimy Oak Trees
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 5, 2025
1. The Battle Of Vimy Ridge / The History Of Vimy Oak Trees - Marker
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, in which 3,598 Canadians soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the rights and freedoms of all Canadians, was a significant moment in our Nation's history and the development of a sense of Canadian identity. Where allied troops had struggled and failed, Canadian soldiers overcame great odds and captured the ridge after four days of fighting.
This tree, known as a Vimy Oak, was planted in November of 2018 as part of the national commemoration marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice ending the First World War in 1918.
This tree was gifted to City Hall through St. George's Anglican Church, the traditional Garrison Church of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, as a living tribute to all Canadian soldiers who fought in the First World War.
Non Nobis Sed Patriae
Not for us but for our country
The History of Vimy Oak Trees
This oak tree is a direct descendent of acorns gathered from the many fallen oak trees that were
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He sent them home to Scarborough, Ontario with instructions to have them planted on his family farm. They were later named "The Vimy Oaks" and still flourish there today.
Erected by City Of St. Catharines.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1917.
Location. 43° 9.558′ N, 79° 14.846′ W. Memorial is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Church Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in a flower garden in front of City Hall, in the west corner of the property. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 50 Church Street, St Catharines ON L2R 7C2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memorial To The 12th Reserve Battalion and the 35th Reserve Battalion (here, next to this marker); War Memorial, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 (a few steps from this marker); St. Catharines City Hall (a few steps from this marker); St. Catharines Honour Roll - Northwest Resistance (a few steps from this marker); St. Catharines Recipients Of The Victoria Cross
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 5, 2025
2. The Battle Of Vimy Ridge / The History Of Vimy Oak Trees - Marker in context
Photo faces south and south-west. Church St runs along the right edge of the photo; Market St runs across the photo, just behind the flower garden. The marker (centre left) is the white panel on a post in the garden.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
