2 million trees
2 million heroes
A tree for every hero.
During the war in Afghanistan, Canada lost 159 servicemen and servicewomen. Once repatriated at CFB Trenton, their bodies traveled to the coroner’s office in Toronto.
A very Canadian thing happened during those years: hundreds of people turned out to stand on bridges along Highway 401 to quietly reflect on the meaning of this sacrifice, hold flags and salute the fallen heroes passing by in hearses.
Since then, the 170-km route has been known as the Highway of Heroes.
In 2014, this spirit of unity inspired a group of tree-loving people to transform the Highway of Heroes into a living tribute to Canada’s veterans. The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign was born.
The campaign will plant a total of two million trees, a tree for every Canadian service person since Confederation. Of those, 117,000 trees will be planted directly along the highway as a living memorial to each soldier who died during wartime.
Latest News:
Ontario Honours Fallen Soldiers
Friday July 31, 2020 - Trenton, Ontario The Ontario Government announces $1,000,000 towards the planting of memorial trees along the Highway of Heroes.
Vimy Memorial Grove
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Featured Programs
Toronto Hero Tree Program
This monumental addition to the tree canopy in the City of Toronto has been made possible by The Ontario Trillium Foundation and The City of Toronto.
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Private Landowner Partnership
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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The Homestretch
We are less than $400,000 from our $10 million fundraising goal.
With your support, we can cross the finish line before the end of this year.
Beginning October 1st, we are happy to announce that once again, all donations will be matched until the end of the year.
That means, when you donate, your impact to our campaign is doubled!
We are so very thankful for your generous support.
A Living Tribute
“They have fought to protect our land and our freedom. It is now our collective duty to protect what they’ve fought for.”
-Mark Cullen,
Co-Founder & Volunteer Chair
"But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, is their monument
today, and for aye."
—Thomas Dunn English
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