Acknowledgment of Support

Heritage Mississauga gratefully acknowledges Veterans Affairs Canada for their financial support of this project.

Honouring 100 Years of Service

The rededication ceremony formally acknowledged the Afghanistan War, supported by a new engraving on the Cenotaph and a wreath-laying by Afghanistan Veterans. The City of Mississauga also planted a commemorative red maple tree in Vimy Park, symbolizing continued remembrance for future generations.

Dignitaries from the Canadian Armed Forces, the City of Mississauga, and local community leaders joined Veterans, Cadets, First Responders, and residents in a meaningful celebration of remembrance.

Community Engagement & Education

A central goal of the project was to deepen public understanding of the conflicts represented on the Cenotaph and the individuals whose names it bears. Interactive exhibits, artifact displays, reenactment groups, and presentations by historians offered visitors a rich opportunity to explore local military history.

Families enjoyed hands-on activities, including face painting, a mini militia experience, comic books for young learners, and the chance to explore an 1812 ship replica. Local churches—St. Andrew’s Memorial Presbyterian and Trinity–St. Paul’s Anglican—continued their long tradition of participating in remembrance services connected to the Cenotaph.

Project Impact

The strong turnout and enthusiastic participation demonstrated the community’s enduring respect for its Veterans. The project successfully linked past and present service, strengthened local historical awareness, and reinforced Heritage Mississauga’s commitment to education and commemoration.

Learn More:

Read the official program from the day of unveiling

Read about the history of the Port Credit Cenotaph

Read about Port Credit’s fallen soldiers from the First Word War

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS & PARTNERS OF THIS EVENT