Although Canada has been participating regularly in the Marches since the Second World War, the first March dates back to 1909. This year is the 85th Nijmegen March and will see Canada offer representation with 16 teams in this year's event. Although the road ahead will be long, and at times bumpy, the final destination is that of finishing the March together as a Team. Being a representative of Canada and the Canadian Forces provides more than enough incentive to bear this challenge and to continue to strive for excellence though teamwork.
Teamwork is the most important criteria in separating the strong from the weak.
Strong leadership, an outstanding level of physical fitness, and an intense desire to succeed in extremely adverse conditions all contribute to making the Nijmegen Marches one of the most influential and overwhelming emotional experiences that can be found in any international endurance event. Wrap that around a profound intense historical background and the stage is set for one of the most memorable and character building events in Canadian Military history. Please take the time to comment on this page and let us know about your experiences and feelings with regards to the Nijmegen Marches. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy. Some of the better Nijmegen sites on the web can be found here.