Portraits of an Icon

Free
November 6
Bay Street ArmouryView on map

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France is an icon and touchstone of remembrance not only for Canadians but for citizens of all nations.

Blair Ketcheson was commissioned to photograph the Vimy Memorial after its restoration and subsequent re-dedication by Queen Elizabeth II.

Join Blair as he presents a beautiful and compelling visual history of the monument from its design and construction in the 1920’s, through WWII, its physical decline and extraordinary restoration in the 2000’s, and up to today when it receives over a million visitors a year.

Opening & reception : Nov 6, 1:00 – 3:00

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.