Poppies of Goulbourn is an annual exhibition in honour of Remembrance Day. Every year a portion of the Museum is draped in handmade poppies that are crafted by local volunteers and community groups.
The display is intended to induce a state of reflection, and to make us focus on the critical importance of Remembrance and what it means to be Canadian.
Can you knit or crochet? There’s still time to leave your mark on this year’s Poppies of Goulbourn exhibition! If you would like to contribute, please see the guidelines below for making and donating poppies.
The deadline to drop off poppies for this year’s exhibit is Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Guidelines for making poppies
Poppies must be either 3 inches square or 5 inches square (approximately) and will be attached to 1¾ inch netting – one 3 inch poppy will cover one square and one 5 inch poppy will cover an area of four squares on the net.
Poppy colours should follow the current Canadian Legion poppy campaign colours (see examples of inspiration photographs attached with this project) and should be a vibrant red with a charcoal black centre.
All yarn used for this project will need to be synthetic because of the outdoor elements.
For more detailed instructions, consult these knitting patterns and crochet patterns.
Please place completed poppies in a sealed plastic bag and drop them off in the bin in front of the Museum. We will provide extra baggies in the bin. Please include your name and email address so we can thank you!
