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2022 Armistice / Remembrance Day
Canadian Battlefield Tour

​Vimy Ridge on November 11th

2022 Armistice / Remembrance Day
​Canadian Battlefield Tour

The Battlefields of The Great War 1914-1918 plus WWII visits to Normandy / Juno Beach

Remembrance Day at Vimy Ridge

At a glance     
November 5-17, 2022 • France, Belgium, England • 13 days

Overnight destinations     
Paris • Bayeux • Amiens • Arras • Ypres • London

Highlights     
Juno Beach • Abbey Ardennes • All of Canada's Great War Monuments • the "Trail of the Caribou" • Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate • St. Symphorien Cemetery • Vimy Ridge on Remembrance Day • Paris & London! 
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November 11, 1918 at 11:00 in the morning. The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. So came to an end "the war to end all wars." The guns finally fell silent, bringing to a close four long years of unspeakable conflict. The Canadians will suffer gas attacks, infested trenches, misery. Yet through it all the Canadian Expeditionary Force will prove to be the fighting force which will earn them the nickname Shock Troops as they achieve important victories at Vimy, Hill 70, Passchendaele, Amiens and more. And Canada will earn its place as a signatory to the Treaty of Versailles - it is the "Birth of a Nation."
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​Join us as we stand at Vimy Ridge on Remembrance Day - November 11 - to commemorate the 104th Anniversary of Armistice Day and honour all those who have served our country.

Your pilgrimage begins in Paris, extends to the Normandy coast for time to visit WWII Canadian sites at Juno Beach, and then moves back in time to visit all fourteen of Canada's Great War monuments in France and Belgium, centered upon Remembrance Day at Vimy Ridge.

Highlights include:
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  • ​All 9 of Canada's Great War memorials
  • All 5 of Newfoundland's Great War memorials (the "Trail of the Caribou")
  • The new monument in Belgium for Canadian Private George Lawrence Price, the last soldier of the British Empire to die in The Great War
  • a visit to St. Symphorien Cemetery near Mons, the burial location of the first (John Henry Parr, Britain) and last (George Lawrence Price, Canada) soldiers to die in WW1
  • Vimy Ridge on Remembrance Day, November 11th
  • tour of the Canadian battlefields of Juno Beach including a tour of the Juno Beach Centre
  • a tour of the Somme & Passchendaele battlefields

​Our Armistice Tour is the most complete tour of its kind, the only tour which visits all of Canada's great war monuments on the western front. It is a unique and moving pilgrimage to the Canadian battlefields of WW1 and WW2 where Canada came of age as a nation and forged a reputation as the army to be called upon for some of the most difficult and challenging battles. You will stay at quality hotels throughout, selected for their great location and service. And you will be part of a typically all-Canadian group, usually comprised of an even mixture of women and men. Read what past travelers have said about our trips.

Join us for an unforgettable, unique pilgrimage to France and Belgium ... and stand together at Vimy Ridge on Remembrance Day 2022.

Vimy Ridge, France.
Stand with fellow Canadians on November 11th.

ITINERARY
Day 1
Saturday November 5

Departure from Canada for our overnight transatlantic flight to Paris, except for those who may choose to leave for Paris sooner to extend their trip.

Travelers on the optional group flight will enjoy the luxury of gathering at a premium departure lounge prior to boarding.
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The optional group flight is typically arranged with
KLM/Air France or Air Canada.

Day 2
Sunday November 6

Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport we will proceed to downtown Paris to drop baggage at the hotel. You are then free to explore this amazing city.

​In the evening we meet for our Welcome Dinner in the heart of Paris, to share a glass of wine and set the stage for our special journey. Overnight Paris - hotel tba.
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Day 3
Monday November 7

This morning we depart for the Normandy coast to consider WW2 and pre D-Day, looking at the 'Atlantic Wall' defenses facing the Allies in the coming invasion.

​We visit the fascinating German defensive position at Merville Battery, which remains exactly as it was on June 6th 1944 and features a beautiful Douglas C-47 "Dakota" aircraft - the plane that won the war.

After a group lunch with wine we take a private tour of Chateau de Creully, where BBC set up their broadcasting room and sent some of the first news of the D-Day invasion back to England and North America. Overnight Bayeux - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 4
Tuesday November 8

This morning we honour the 78th Anniversary of D-Day by walking the sands of Juno Beach at Courseulles-sur-Mer, with story telling and much reflection. A visit inside the Juno Beach Centre is included, along with a tour of the German command bunker. We then walk along the shores to hear personal stories of the men who landed here.

For lunch we invite our guests to walk with us across the canal into Courseulles to explore the local restaurants. We then move east, standing on Juno at 
Bernières-sur-Mer to observe the famous Canada House and the nearby defenses, along with an invitation to visit inside the historic home.

Next we stop at the Juno sector near 
St-Aubin-sur-Mer, where a 50-mm German anti-tank gun still sits ominously in its casemate.

In the afternoon we visit the hallowed grounds of 
Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, the burial place of 2,044 Canadians who fell in the early hours of D-Day and the subsequent liberation of Normandy. Overnight Bayeux - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 5
Wednesday November 9

We begin the day with a visit to Ardennes Abbey near Caen, where Canadian soldiers were illegally executed in the few days following the landings. A small memorial in the garden stands as a testament to twenty young men.

We travel up the coast to historic Honfleur to break for lunch, following which we say goodbye to Normandy and continue our journey northeast into France as we move back in time to World War One. Overnight Amiens - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 6
Thursday November 10

Day Six is steeped in history as we wind our way into the countryside to consider the Battle of the Somme, one of the largest, bloodiest and most destructive battles of World War One. You will be intrigued with a tour at Beaumont-Hamel - it is here that the Newfoundland Regiment was nearly wiped out in the first few hours of the attack. This proudly Canadian battleground is one of the best-preserved sites in all of the WW1 western front.

Our lunch stop is in the midst of the Somme battlefield region, at a local restaurant hidden from view which serves excellent food, with wine/beer (with advanced menu selection).

Next is a visit to see the impressive 
Thiepval Memorial, the largest Commonwealth War Graves monument in the world and on which are inscribed the names of over 72,000 soldiers who fell during the Battle of the Somme and have no known grave (including one very special name).

We also visit the Canadian WW1 memorials at Le Quesnel and Courcelette, and the Newfoundland memorial at Gueudecourt, as we begin our tour of all fourteen Canadian first war memorials. The day also features a visit to Lochnagar Crater. Overnight Arras - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 7
Friday November 11
Today is Remembrance Day. We visit Vimy Ridge and join with fellow Canadians to honour all those who have served Canada, and in particular to remember those who have fallen. Ample time is given to visit the Vimy Memorial, one of the most impressive of all the war monuments in Europe. We also look into the Visitors' Centre and tour the trenches and tunnels.

​A short distance down the ridge takes us into Souchez for quick stops at points of interest, along with a delicious lunch with wine at an establishment filled with historic French charm.

​We then make a visit to the 
Hill 70 Memorial in Loos-en-Gohelle, the impressive new national Canadian war memorial in Europe which marks Canada's 'forgotten victory' of 1917. Our final stop of the day is the Newfoundland Regiment's memorial at Kortrijk. Overnight Arras - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 8
Saturday November 12

​Today we continue our exploration of the WW1 memorials in the French countryside, learning the importance of the battles involving in what has become known as 'Canada's 100 Days.' We encounter the Royal Newfoundland Regiment at Masnières and Monchy-le-Preux, and the Canadian Corps at Bourlon Wood and Dury. Once again, Canada will distinguish itself and individual acts of bravery will earn numerous Victoria Crosses.

​We pause mid-day for a group lunch in historic Cambrai. The day also includes a very special guided tour of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission factory, where the cemetery headstones are crafted with great care. Overnight Arras - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 9
Sunday November 13

Our day begins with a drive north across the border into Belgium. In the morning we visit the new monument to Canadian George Lawrence Price ... the last soldier of the British Empire to die in The Great War ... which stands next to a bridge named in his honour and near to the place where he fell on November 11, 1918 at 10:58 am, two minutes before the armistice took effect.

​After time for lunch in the beautiful city of Mons we visit St. Symphorien Cemetery, the burial location of the first (John Henry Parr, Britain) and last (George Lawrence Price, Canada) soldiers to die in WW1. Overnight Ieper (Ypres) - hotel tba. [B,L]


Day 10
Monday November 14

Ieper (Ypres) was the center of fierce, prolonged, bloody fighting in World War I and the remnants of this are all around. We pass Hellfire Corner on our way to the monument at Hill 62 (Sanctuary Wood).

Our morning includes 
The Brooding Soldier at St. Julien, a favourite monument for many. We will visit Essex Farm ... it is here, in the province of West Flanders, that Canadian LCol John McCrae penned his famous poem In Flanders Fields. We also visit the monument to the Battle of Passchendaele at Crest Farm, and nearby Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in the world.

We return to Ieper for free time in the afternoon. The Last Post Ceremony takes place again at 8pm and selected travelers will be invited to lay a wreath on behalf of the tour group. Overnight Ieper (Ypres) - hotel tba. [B,L]

Day 11
Tuesday November 15

Our final day on the battlefields takes us to a very special place - the final resting place of LCol John McCrae. We then take the Channel Tunnel train across to England, and travel onward to the historic city of London for two nights' stay. Overnight London - hotel tba. [B,L]


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Day 12
Wednesday November 16

Enjoy a full free day at leisure in London, a city of history and monuments waiting to be discovered including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Imperial War Museum, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Platform 9-3/4 at Kings Cross Station ... and so much more! In the early evening we meet for our Farewell Dinner. Overnight London - hotel tba. [B,D]

Day 13
Thursday November 17

Morning departure for those returning home to Canada, while others may extend their stay at their option or carry on to other destinations. Buffet or box breakfast depending on departure time from the hotel.
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Note: This itinerary is subject to minor alteration prior to the booking deadline. Clients should also keep in mind that minor variances are always possible during the actual tour based on the need to adapt to circumstances we encounter during our travels.
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PRICING
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PRICING INCLUDES:
  • Eleven nights accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
  • Guests on the group flight will enjoy gathering at a premium departure lounge on departure day (where available and schedules permitting) ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours!
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats, facilities and free on-board Wi-Fi
  • Buffet breakfast (cold and/or hot) at the hotel each morning, plus select lunches/dinners as outlined in the itinerary
  • All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling (one bag per person) are included
  • Gratuities to Coach Driver, On-Board Agent and Local Guides are included! ... these costs are extra on most other tours and can add up to $150 CAD or more per person at the end of your trip, requiring an awkward search for a bank machine in the final days of your vacation ... we eliminate this. Be sure to compare!
  • Group flight pick-up from Charles de Gaulle Airport on November 6, 2022 and group flight drop-off at London Heathrow Airport on November 17, 2022; all non-group flight travelers are responsible for their own airport transfers

PRICING EXCLUDES:
  • Airfare - optional group flight available, pricing posted January 2022; alternatively, we can provide a quote to connect from other gateways or for alternative flights / dates of your preference
  • Meals other than stated on the itinerary
  • Travel / Cancellation / Medical Insurance - ask us for a quote!
  • Passport & related fees
  • Items of a personal nature
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • Hotels will have been pre-booked but are subject to change
  • This tour requires a minimum of 20 passengers to operate
  • Deposit of $500 per person due upon booking
  • Balance of payment due on or before the booking deadline: August 5, 2022
  • All deposits and payments are non-refundable
  • Download and read our Terms & Conditions ​prior to making your booking

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