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A group of Canadians were inspired to transform the Highway of Heroes into a living tribute to Canada’s Veterans. In total, the Highway of Heroes Tree campaign is planting two million trees—one for every Canadian who has served in uniform since the War of 1812.
Jun 16, 2021 · Part of the 401 Highway connecting CFB Trenton and the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto is now called the “Highway of Heroes” in honor of the Canadian Forces who gave their lives to Canada’s military missions.
Since 2007, a portion of the highway between Trenton and Toronto has been designated the Highway of Heroes, as the route is travelled by funeral convoys for fallen Canadian Forces personnel from CFB Trenton to the coroner's office. Highway 401 previously ended at Highway 3 (Talbot Road) upon entering Windsor.
Aug 24, 2007 · The stretch of Highway 401 running from Trenton, Ont., to Toronto will be officially renamed the Highway of Heroes in remembrance of Canada's fallen soldiers.
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) in New Brunswick has been officially named the Highway of Heroes. Premier David Alward as well as federal, provincial, municipal and military officials attended a commemoration ceremony today at Officer’s Square in Fredericton.
Nov 9, 2011 · One of the most poignant symbols to come out of Canada's decade in Afghanistan is the Highway of Heroes. Photojournalist Pete Fisher knows the 172-kilometre stretch of Ontario road between...
Nov 9, 2022 · A campaign to plant trees along a stretch of Highway 401, called the ‘Highway of Heroes’, is coming to a close. Approximately 2.5 million trees have been planted, and to mark the milestone, a...
Mar 11, 2015 · Canada’s Highway of Heroes: The patriotic tradition lives on after Afghanistan. A hearse carries Sgt. Andrew Joseph Doiron to Toronto along the Highway of Heroes near Port Hope, Ontario, on...
Nov 2, 2022 · Two millions trees now line Highway of Heroes to honour fallen Canadians in military. The trees represent every person who has served in the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as 117,000 who lost...
Oct 23, 2022 · On June 9, 2011, the Trans-Canada Highway between 152 Street exit in Surrey and the Sumas exit in Abbotsford was dedicated to the memory of these extraordinary British Columbians, and to the families they left behind.
