Watch and hear history come alive as powerful military vehicles rumble into action!
Free with general admission
Join us for a thrill-filled weekend as the War Museum brings some of its cherished vehicle collection out of the galleries and onto the demo track for a weekend of awesome activities, including:
- Expert talks
- Collector and plastic model displays
- Family-focused art and learning activities
- Live music
- Tank-themed goodies in the Boutique
- A tank-inspired menu in the Café
Plus, tons more to explore in the Museum — don’t miss it!
See impressive and historical vehicles in action. Get up close. Chat with the drivers and volunteers. Learn how these machines worked — and why they matter.
Generously supported by the Friends of the Canadian War Museum.
Did you know?
The Museum’s collection features nearly 200 vehicles, including fighting vehicles, tanks and trucks. A significant number are in operational or fully restored condition.
Guided by Museum staff, a dedicated team of skilled volunteers help to restore and repair the vehicles in the collection. This can involve anything from mechanical repairs to full restorations from the ground up, so that they can return to display or operational condition.
Restorations are based on original plans and archival research and use parts from the same time period whenever possible. The War Museum’s restoration shop is one of the few places in Canada that has the depth of expertise to bring military vehicles from a wide variety of eras back to running order.
Many current and former members of the military also volunteer on a regular basis inside the Museum. These “witnesses to history” play a vital role in helping visitors make connections between the history and the human impact of conflict.
Iron Will
Vehicles from the Canadian War Museum
“Iron Will” is a video series that explores the history of vehicles in our military technology collection.
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Iron Will – 1914 Armoured Autocar
The armoured cars had about 5mm-thick plate armour, which meant it was only bulletproof to about 100 yards. For the centenary of the First World War, the Museum returned it to operating condition.
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Iron Will – The Great Eastern Ramp
This is one of the largest objects currently on display in the LeBreton Gallery. We’re very lucky to have it within the collection because it is the only one in existence.
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Iron Will – FWD Truck
The FWD Truck was an important vehicle widely used during the First World War. It took a number of years for us to assemble the truck to the operating condition you see here.
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Iron Will – The Tracked Jeep
This is a prototype vehicle that was intended to be used for light reconnaissance. This vehicle was never used in the war. We acquired it from the owner who was using it in movies.
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Iron Will – M1917 Six-Ton Tank
The M1917 Six-Ton Tank was used to train Canadian soldiers at the onset of the Second World War.
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Iron Will – C15 Armoured Ambulance
There weren't a lot of armoured ambulances in the Second World War. This model was used by the Medical Corps until about 1946, when it was phased out.
