A soldier’s silent vigil. That’s what Vimy Park in Westmount feels like. Originally part of the vast Decarie farm Vimy Park has a rich history. The Grey Nuns once planned a motherhouse here. That never happened. The land was cultivated by various owners. The park’s unusual shape dates back to 1893. That’s when Sherbrooke Street was extended. The city bought the land in 1911. It was then called Garden Point. In 1920 a war memorial was planned. This was to remember Westmount soldiers who died in World War I. The cenotaph was unveiled in 1922. Sculptor George Hill created it. The bronze figures of a soldier and a guardian angel stand proudly. Marble reliefs depict women during wartime. In 1948 architect Percy Erskine Nobbs added a platform. Granite tablets now list Westmount’s World War II casualties. Nobbs also designed the landscaping. In 2017 Garden Point was renamed Vimy Park. This honors Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge in World War I. The park is now a place for quiet reflection. Vimy Park a small triangular space. It stands as a powerful testament to sacrifice. The park stands as a tribute to the courage of those who served. Visit Vimy Park. Reflect on the history that shaped our world.
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