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Over the Ridge – The Story of Vimy Ridge

Live music

Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, live music, and dance, the show examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around that battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs, and original choreography performed by members of Ballet Jörgen, Over the Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid, kinetic ride through history, as well as an intimate, personal examination of our connection to the past, Over the Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives.

“Poignant and sobering”
— The Globe and Mail (Top 10 Arts Pick, 2020)

Writer: Brendan McLeod
Music Director: Adrian Glynn
Music: The Fugitives (Brendan McLeod, Adrian Glynn, Carly Frey, Christopher Suen)
Director: Julia Course
Choreography: Jacob Williams
Dancers: Ballet Jörgen

Around the venue

Named places within a few minutes' walk, from OpenStreetMap. We hold a name, an address and a distance for each and nothing more, so opening hours and prices are worth checking with them.

Places to eat and drink

  • Rude Native 20 m · 1 min walk
  • Lugano's Pizza 30 m · 1 min walk Pizza
  • Tribeca 40 m · 1 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Wendel Clark's Classic Grill and Bar 40 m · 1 min walk
  • Second Cup 50 m · 1 min walk Coffee Shop
  • La Pita Halal 50 m · 1 min walk Shawarma
  • Salvatore's 50 m · 1 min walk Italian
  • Red Canoe Bistro 60 m · 1 min walk
  • Pepperwoods 80 m · 2 min walk
  • RC's Ice Cream 80 m · 2 min walk
  • Pita Pit 90 m · 2 min walk Pita
  • DiMarios Trattoria 90 m · 2 min walk Italian

Places to stay

  • Waterfront Hotel 0.14 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • The Pearle Hotel & Spa 0.23 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • Canada's Best Value Inn 2.77 km away
  • Best Western Plus 2.81 km away

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About Over the Ridge – The Story of Vimy Ridge

What time does Over the Ridge – The Story of Vimy Ridge start?

It starts at 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. No finishing time was published for it. Times are always given in the timezone the event is in, never converted.

Where did this listing come from?

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