From Vimy to Juno: History of Canada in the World Wars
Set foot on the European battlefields where Canadian soldiers built their heroic reputation on the world stage. Study key sites across these regions, including the Vimy Memorial, which remind us of the massive costs of the two World Wars. At the Juno Beach Centre, take part in immersive activities and unique experiences exclusive to EF travellers that complement and build upon your pre-tour programming.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Guided Visit of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Participate in a panel discussion about the Cold War
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Day 4: Berlin | Amsterdam Region
Board a day train to Arnhem Region
Visit the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Visit the Freedom Museum
Learn about the liberation of the Dutch people during the Second World War at the Freedom Museum.
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Day 5: Amsterdam Region
Guided Sightseeing Tour of Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House
Add this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
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Day 6: Amsterdam Region | Ypres | Vimy Region
Travel to the Vimy Region via Ypres
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 7: Vimy Region | Normandy Region
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Travel to the Normandy Region
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Day 8: Normandy Region | Paris
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Photo Stop in Arromanches
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Travel to Paris
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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.
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
See 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 Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Guided Visit of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Participate in a panel discussion about the Cold War
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Day 4: Berlin | Amsterdam Region
Board a day train to Arnhem Region
Visit the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Visit the Freedom Museum
Learn about the liberation of the Dutch people during the Second World War at the Freedom Museum.
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Day 5: Amsterdam Region
Guided Sightseeing Tour of Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House
Add this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
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Day 6: Amsterdam Region | Ypres | Vimy Region
Travel to the Vimy Region via Ypres
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 7: Vimy Region | Normandy Region
Visit the Vimy Ridge Historic Site and stand by the Vimy Memorial
Visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Travel to the Normandy Region
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Day 8: Normandy Region | Paris
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Photo Stop in Arromanches
Visit the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Travel to Paris
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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.
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
See 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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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
Topography of Terror Museum; Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp; Cold War Panel Discussion; National Liberation Museum; Groesbeek Cemetery; Anne Frank House; Ypres Salient Flanders Field Museum; The Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial; Vimy Ridge Memorial; Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial;Juno Beach Centre; 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 exclusive educational programming—before, during, and after your tour—that pays tribute to Canadian soldiers and honours 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
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
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.