Image Gallery

The Image Gallery presents photos taken during media events organized by the Government of Canada to mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

Our image collection also includes illustrations related to historic battles and heroes of the War of 1812 and it presents a collection of commemorative stamps.


On the image we see, George Baker, Deputy Mayor of Amherst (left), and Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley, (right) with a portait of Enos Collins and the commemorative plaque.

February 22, 2013, Amherst, Nova Scotia

The building located at 38-40 Havelock Street in Amherst, Nova Scotia, has been named the Enos Collins Building in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

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Last Updated 2013-04-19

On the image we see, Ms. Rosemary Sadlier (left), President, Ontario Black History Society, with Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament for London North Centre and Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women (right), with the commemorative plaque.

February 22, 2013, London, Ontario

The building located at 451 Talbot Street in London, Ontario, has been named the Richard Pierpoint Building in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

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Last Updated 2013-04-19

On the image we see, Mr. Richard Merritt, Niagara-on-the-Lake Citizens' War of 1812 Bicentennial Steering Committee (on the left); Steven Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre (in the centre); and Ted Ebbers, Client Service Director, PWGSC Ontario Region (on the right), with a portrait of John Norton and the commemorative plaque.

February 22, 2013, Kitchener, Ontario

The building located at 15-29 Duke Street East in Kitchener, Ontario, has been named the John Norton Building in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

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Last Updated 2013-04-18

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament (Egmont) announced funding to the Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum for the commemoration of the War of 1812. She is accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn Moriarity, Museum Director (left) and by Mr. Greg Gallant, Museum Curator, dressed in a reproduction period uniform of the 104th (New Brunswick) regiment of Foot (right).

November 16, 2012, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Harper Government Invests in War of 1812 Commemorations in Prince Edward Island

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Last Updated 2012-11-22

Consul General David Fransen, Major General Spiese and RADM Truelove.

October 30, San Diego, California

Royal Canadian Navy and United States Navy participate in War of 1812 Hockey Game & Film Screening

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Last Updated 2012-10-30

Local Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Rick Dykstra, and Laura Secord descendant, Ms. Caroline McCormick, with a portrait of Laura Secord.

October 29, 2012, St. Catharines, Ontario

The building located at 32 Church Street in St. Catharines, Ontario, has been named the Laura Secord Building in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

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Last Updated 2012-10-29

Local Member of Parliament for Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Westdale, David Sweet with Regional Director of Real Property Branch, Silvano Mason.

October 10, 2012, Hamilton, Ontario

The building located at 55 Bay Street in Hamilton Ontario, has been named the Sir Isaac Brock Building given its proximity to several historical battlefields from that war, notably Burlington Heights, Stoney Creek and Queenston Heights.

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Last Updated 2012-10-24

At an event held at the Armoury building in the historic Garrison District in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Minister Ashfield announces funding support to commemorate the War of 1812.

February 22, 2012, Fredericton, New Brunswick

Carleton St. Armoury: Government of Canada Commemorates War of 1812 in New Brunswick

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

HMCS Malahat: Minister Duncan, on behalf of Minister Moore, unveils how the Government of Canada will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 12, 2011, Victoria, British Columbia

HMCS Malahat: Government of Canada unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site: Member of Parliament John Williamson, on behalf of Minister Moore, unveils how the Government of Canada will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 12, 2011, St. Andrews, New Brunswick

St. Andrews Blockhouse: Government of Canada unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

HMCS Discovery: Minister Kent, on behalf of Minister Moore, unveils how the Government of Canada will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 12, 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia

HMCS Discovery: Government of Canada unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Photos: 4
Last Updated 2012-07-09

Canadian War Museum: MP Poilièvre is escorted by the fife and drum band before unveiling plans for the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, on behalf of Minister Moore.

October 12, 2011, Ottawa, Ontario

Canadian War Museum: Government of Canada unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

The Battle of Chateauguay (on October 26, 1813, the Canadian troops under the command of Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry won an important victory over the invading American forces).

Battles

Illustrations of major battles from the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

Major John Norton (Six Nations War Chief during the War of 1812, who recruited hundreds of Six Nations and Delaware warriors to assist the British forces at several key battles during the war).

Heroes

Heroes of the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

Canadian 42 cent stamp of Laura Secord (Issued: 1992) provided by Library and Archives Canada, © Canada Post Corporation 1992.

Stamps

Stamps commemorating personalities and events from the War of 1812.

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

Fort Gibraltar: Elder Levinia Brown shares a prayer before the announcement of Minister Fletcher, on behalf of Minister Moore, to unveil how the Government of Canada will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 12, 2011, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Fort Gibraltar: Government of Canada unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09

Chair of the Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors, Chief of the Caldwell First Nation, Mr. Virgil Nahdee of the Walpole Island First Nation Band Council and MP Jeff Watson unveil the new 25-cent circulation coin honoring War of 1812 hero Tecumseh

November 16, 2012, Fort Malden National Historic Site in Amhertsburg, Ontario

Mr. James B. Love, Chair of the Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors, Chief Louise Hillier of the Caldwell First Nation, Mr. Virgil Nahdee of the Walpole Island First Nation Band Council and MP Jeff Watson (Essex) unveil the new 25-cent circulation coin honoring War of 1812 hero Tecumseh

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Last Updated 2013-01-11

War of 1812 National Recognition Ceremony for 48 First Nations and Métis communities with a heritage link to the War of 1812.

October 25, 2012, Ottawa, Ontario

War of 1812 National Recognition Ceremony for 48 First Nations and Métis communities with a heritage link to the War of 1812.

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Last Updated 2012-10-26

PM honours regiments who participated in the War of 1812

September 14, 2012, Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, Quebec

PM honours regiments who participated in the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-10-23

Lévis Forts: Minister Blaney, on behalf of Minister Moore, unveils how the Government of Canada will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 12, 2011, Lévis, Quebec

Lévis Forts: Government of Canada unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Photos: 5
Last Updated 2012-07-09

Fort George: Minister Moore and Minister Nicholson are escorted by the fife and drum band before unveiling plans for the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 11, 2011, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Minister Moore unveils plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

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Last Updated 2012-07-09