Canada's Battlefields
From the sands of Juno Beach in Normandy, to the cracked earth of Vimy Ridge, follow the footsteps of Canadian soldiers through two world wars, and witness the lasting impact of their campaigns across The Netherlands and France. The harsh realities of war contrast thrilling tales of gallantry as Canada's part in the Allied advance comes to life through solemn memorials presiding over the fallen, and museums dedicated to preserving history–so as not to see it repeated. You won't find a more thoroughly immersive journey through some of Canada's starkest defining moments as a nation; join us, and bear witness to history unfolding.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to the Netherlands
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationExplore Amsterdam during an Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
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Day 3: Amsterdam
Enjoy an audio-guided boat ride through Amsterdam's iconic canals
Visit the Anne Frank House
Visit the Jewish Historical Museum
Visit the Deportation Centre
Visit the Portuguese Synagogue
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Day 4: Amsterdam • Bergen-op-Zoom • Vimy Region
Travel to the Vimy Region via the Scheldt Region and Bergen Op Zoom Canadian War Cemetery
Visit the Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery
Take a tour of Scheldt
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Day 5: Vimy Region • Ypres
Visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele
Visit Essex Farm Cemetery
Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum to learn more about the West Flanders Front during the First World War
Attend the Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate
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Day 6: Vimy Region • Normandy Region
Travel to the Normandy Region
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
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Day 7: Normandy Region
Visit the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Visit Juno Beach
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Normandy beaches
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Day 8: Normandy Region • Paris
Travel to ParisVisit Les Invalides
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • London
Travel by Eurostar train to LondonTake a Canadian-focused walking tour of London
Get your camera ready for a photo stop at the Canada House
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Day 11: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Churchill War Rooms or HMS Belfast
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to the Netherlands
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationExplore Amsterdam during an Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
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Day 3: Amsterdam
Enjoy an audio-guided boat ride through Amsterdam's iconic canals
Visit the Anne Frank House
Visit the Jewish Historical Museum
Visit the Deportation Centre
Visit the Portuguese Synagogue
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Day 4: Amsterdam • Bergen-op-Zoom • Vimy Region
Travel to the Vimy Region via the Scheldt Region and Bergen Op Zoom Canadian War Cemetery
Visit the Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery
Take a tour of Scheldt
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Day 5: Vimy Region • Ypres
Visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele
Visit Essex Farm Cemetery
Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum to learn more about the West Flanders Front during the First World War
Attend the Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate
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Day 6: Vimy Region • Normandy Region
Travel to the Normandy Region
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
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Day 7: Normandy Region
Visit the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Visit Juno Beach
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Visit the Normandy beaches
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Day 8: Normandy Region • Paris
Travel to ParisVisit Les Invalides
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • London
Travel by Eurostar train to LondonTake a Canadian-focused walking tour of London
Get your camera ready for a photo stop at the Canada House
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Day 11: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Churchill War Rooms or HMS Belfast
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Day 12: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Anne Frank House; Jewish Museum; Deportation Center; Portuguese Synagogue; Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery; Passchendaele; Essex Farm; In Flanders Field Museum; The Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial; Vimy Memorial; Beaumont Hamel; Juno Beach Centre; Les Invalides; Notre-Dame; With extension: Churchill War Rooms
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Full-time History Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director, specially trained in Canadian history, stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Historic Commemoration
You’ll take part in unique and exclusive events, and official ceremonies, that pay tribute to Canadian soldiers, and honour our past in meaningful ways that bring history lessons to life.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
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Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.