Canadian soldiers at Vimy Ridge.

Junior Company‘s goal is to establish a community for youth who are passionate about the past, with a focus on military history.

We are unit agnostic, non-politicized and act without prejudice.

Our activities honour those who bravely fought for our freedom and remind us of those that selfishly put it at risk.

Lest we forget.

What We Do

History & Discoveries

Research, artifacts, stories, and uncovering the past. 

Artifacts, uniforms, documents, family history, research projects.

Experiences

Living history in action. 

Field trips, reenactments, museum visits, workshops, guest speakers, behind‑the‑scenes tours.

Community & Resources

Support, opportunities, and belonging for young historians. Opportunities, mentorship, museum partnerships, Legion connections, career pathways.

Featured Story

A closer look at what our young historians are discovering.

  • Der Kampf im Westen
    German WWII War Publication (The Struggle in the West) Germany, c. 1940 Publisher – Raumbild-Verlag A cloth bound, hard cover book (red, green or gray cloth), containing a stereoscopic viewer and approx 100 3D photographs. Der Kampf im Westen was a propaganda publication, approximately 80 pages long, filled with information about the war. It was meant… Read more: Der Kampf im Westen
  • Stubborn in the Deep: A WWII Survival Story
    On February 13, 1944, my great‑grandfather, Stoker Robert Saines, was deep inside H.M. Submarine STUBBORN when she was hit by depth charges and forced down to almost 580 feet, far beyond what she was built for.
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“Good night, then – sleep to gather strength for the morning.

For the morning will come.

Brightly will it shine on the brave and true, kindly on all who suffer for the cause, glorious upon the tombs of heroes.

Thus will shine the dawn…”

– Winston Churchill