Canadians may have a reputation as a peaceful people but they have seen their share of the world’s battlefields. This museum, housed in a stunning modern building close to Parliament Hill, looks at the country’s military history and at how this history has shaped the nation and its people. Exhibits range from the earliest wars fought on Canadian soil between the French and the British, to the American invasion of 1812, the Boer War of 1899, and Canada’s role in the two world wars. The LeBreton Gallery houses an extensive collection of military technology including vehicles, artillery, and other artifacts. There is also a collection of war art representing both world wars. The museum’s Regeneration Hall, with its view of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, represents hope for a better future.