About the Highway of Heroes
During the war in Afghanistan, Canadian casualties were transported along Highway 401 to Toronto. This later became known as the “Highway of Heroes”. The military museums along this corridor showcase Canada’s proud military history from the 19th century to the present day.
Come see everything from great fortresses to running tanks to a Halifax bomber to giant radar dishes and more! Excitement awaits at each of the museums. Spend a weekend or a whole summer exploring the wonders that our museums have to offer.
Visit Our Museums

Crysler’s Farm Battlefield
On November 11th, 1813, the Battle of Crysler’s Farm, a part of the War of 1812 took place. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission, with the Friends of Crysler’s Farm Battlefield, work together to preserve and share this history. Today, visitors can visit the memorial monument and visit displays in the Battle Memorial Building

Military Communications & Electronics Museum
Step into the past, where stories of Canadian courage, ground-breaking innovation, and military technology come back to life. Wander through fascinating exhibits featuring artifacts from the early 20th century right through to today’s advanced technologies.

Base Borden Military Museum
The Base Borden Military Museum tells the story of Camp Borden and the units that served here. See one of Canada’s largest collections of historic military vehicles, and learn the story of the RCAF at the Hangar 11 Air Annex, a restored First World War aircraft hangar and birthplace of the RCAF.

Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment Museum
The Hast& PER Museum displays the history of militia units in Prince Edward and Hastings Counties from the 1850s to the present day. The museum operates a branch museum in the Peterborough Armouries, which highlights the military history of Peterborough City and County, also from the 1850s onward.

Murney Tower
The oldest operating museum in Kingston, located in one of the four Martello Towers. Murney Tower features a collection of domestic and military artifacts that portray 19th-century life in Kingston, and offers guided tours, audio tours, educational programs, special events, and exhibits.









