Trail of the Caribou: Beaumont-Hamel to Paris
At the Beaumont-Hamel, France, a great bronze caribou overlooks a deadly battleground where the Royal Newfoundland Regiment launched their offensive on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916. At the base of the memorial, three bronze tablets carry the names of brave Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in the First World War. The spectacular memorials and cemeteries, including Menin Gate and Tyne Cot, are symbols of the sacrifices of our ancestors and the respect Europeans have for Canada.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium
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Day 2: Brussels
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Brussels
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Day 3: Ypres
Travel to Ypres
Visit the Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial
Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery
Visit Essex Farm
Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum
Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial
Travel to the Vimy region
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Day 4: Beaumont-Hamel
Attend the 100th Anniversary Ceremony at Beaumont Hamel
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Day 5: Vimy Region
Visit the Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Vimy Memorial
Take a Parks Canada guided tour of Tunnels and Trenches
Visit Neuville St. Vaast German War Cemetery
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Day 6: Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- Louvre
- Notre Dame
Visit the Louvre
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Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional 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.) -
Day 8: Paris
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
Enjoy free time in Paris
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium
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Day 2: Brussels
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Brussels
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Day 3: Ypres
Travel to Ypres
Visit the Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial
Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery
Visit Essex Farm
Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum
Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial
Travel to the Vimy region
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Day 4: Beaumont-Hamel
Attend the 100th Anniversary Ceremony at Beaumont Hamel
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Day 5: Vimy Region
Visit the Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial
Visit the Vimy Memorial
Take a Parks Canada guided tour of Tunnels and Trenches
Visit Neuville St. Vaast German War Cemetery
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Day 6: Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- Louvre
- Notre Dame
Visit the Louvre
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Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional 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.) -
Day 8: Paris
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
Enjoy free time in Paris
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Entrances
Courtrai Caribou Monument; Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate; Monchy le Preux Caribou Monument; Gueudecourt Caribou Monument; Masnieres Caribou Monument; Vimy Ridge; Beaumont Hamel; Tyne Cot; Essex Farm; Ypres Salient In Flanders Field Museum; Neuville St Vaast German Cemetery; Wellington Quarry; Louvre; Notre-Dame Cathedral; Sacre Coeur
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