Canada and the First World War

Terrible Disaster
Terrible Disaster
Scene of devastation in Halifax after the explosion of the Mont Blanc. The Imo, which collided with the Mont Blanc, can be seen in the distance. It survived the explosion relatively intact. Much of the city did not. Halifax became known informally as the "Shattered City."

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 20030146-036

Wartime Tragedies

The Halifax Explosion and influenza epidemic placed additional strain and grief on the country. Learn more about these wartime tragedies.


The Halifax Explosion
Influenza, 1918-1919