Camp Norway - Lunenburg, Nova Scotia - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

This monument is located with several other war memorials and monuments near the Town Hall in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The square includes monuments to the fallen of Lunenburg uring WWI and WWII as well as the Korean War. Nearby there are numerous benches dedicated to family and community leaders. The bandstand, is also there and sees regular community use. The area is in the path of many people that walk from other parts of town into the 'downtown'.

When the merchant fleet of Norway was at sea during the invasion of the country by Nazi forces, the ships were order to find a safe port in one of the nations of the the allies.

The camp lasted from September of 1940 until June of 1943. Although some of the original buildings still exist, the site today includes a large field along the coast and several of the original buildings that are now used for a local commercial operation. The site is well maintained and is the perfect vantage point to look out over the bay to the community of Lunenburg.

The monument, which is about 5 feet in height, depicts two Norwegian flags, Norwegian text describing the location, the time period when the Norwegian military was in the area.

Text from the monument:
Til minne om kongelig Norske Marines personnel og Norske sjofolk som kom til Lunenburg og trenet I “Camp Norway” under Andre Verdenskrig.

Alt for Norge

1940 – 1945

On the rear the text is translated to english:
In memory of all the Norwegians who assembled in Lunenburg after the invasion of Norway and trained at “Camp Norway” for service in the liberation of their homeland

Alt for Norge (which is not translated)

1940 – 1945