Brutinel Visitors Pavilion Inaguration

On 10 June 2026, Hill 70 Memorial Park in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, inaugurated the Brutinel Visitors Pavilion, the last major structure at the memorial site to be formally dedicated. The pavilion naming is more than ceremonial. It gives lasting identity to the Memorial Park’s principal welcome and interpretation space, and it does so with an identity that perfectly reflects the spirit of the site: Brigadier-General Raymond Brutinel, a French-born Canadian officer whose life and service bridge France and Canada hearkening innovation and remembrance, battlefield courage, and strategic relevance.

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Hill 70 Memorial Park Unveils the Brutinel Visitors Pavilion

The ceremony brought together Canadian and French dignitaries, military officers, and community members to honor Brutinel's legacy and the deep Franco-Canadian bond forged at the Battle of Hill 70. Watch the video to relive the moment.

Memorial Park

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