Remembrance Day and Guelph's Connection to John McCrae
On Remembrance Day, Guelph has a special reason to pause. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, the physician and soldier who wrote "In Flanders Fields," was born here in 1872.
McCrae House. His birthplace on Water Street is preserved as a museum, with exhibits about his life, his work, and the First World War. Check the museum's website for current hours and programming.
Local ceremonies. Communities across the region, including Guelph, hold Remembrance Day services at cenotaphs and community halls. Check the City of Guelph and local legion branches for times and locations.
Ways to take part.
- Wear a poppy.
- Attend a ceremony or observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m.
- Visit a local museum or veterans' memorial.
- Talk with younger family members about what the day means.
Guelph's history is woven into its streets and buildings. It's part of what makes the Royal City such a meaningful place to call home.
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