D-Day: The 80th Anniversary

On June 6, 2024, join Canadian students, educators, and cadets in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Juno Beach. Connect with our country’s history, participate in ceremonies, and meet locals as you uncover the sites and stories of the Second World War.

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Did you miss D-Day 75? Visit our blog post D-Day 75: Remembering the Anniversary to learn about this unforgettable event.


D-Day 80: Juno and the Road to Liberation Learn about the World Wars in Amsterdam, Vimy, Normandy, and Paris, and understand their impact on Canada’s developing national identity.
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D-Day 80: Beaches and Battlefields from Paris to Berlin Visit Paris, Normandy, Vimy, Arnhem, and Berlin as you grasp key moments in the history of the World Wars and reflect on their importance.
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D-Day 80: From Juno to Flanders Fields Follow in the footsteps of Canadian and Allied soldiers as you travel through Paris, Normandy, Vimy, and witness the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate in Ypres.
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D-Day 80: The Italian Campaign & Juno Explore the Normandy region of France and enjoy visiting two of Europe’s most exciting capitals, Rome and Paris, while learning about Canada’s role at Monte Cassino...
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D-Day 80: Remembering Juno and the Holocaust Gain insight into the complicated history of the World Wars in Paris, Normandy, Vimy, and Amsterdam, and confront the atrocities committed in Nazi-occupied Poland.
13 days View tour
D-Day 80: London & Paris—The Journey to Juno - SOLD OUT Explore London and the Normandy region to understand Canada’s contribution in the Second World War, and visit Paris to deepen your knowledge of historic events.
10 days View tour
Juno Beach Centre

We’re official partners with the Juno Beach Centre

For years, EF has proudly collaborated with the Juno Beach Centre and the municipalities in the region to bring historical programming to life, with itineraries designed just for our tour groups. This year marks the first time we’ve partnered with the JBC to create an exclusive D-Day tour itinerary—only for EF travellers.

Health + safety = our top priority

Nothing is more important to us than the wellbeing of our travellers.

By working with Veteran’s Affairs Canada, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and local authorities, we’re putting top health and safety protocols into place for the events included in our Vimy 105 tours. With continued guidance from the Government of Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada, we’ll adapt as necessary to ensure limited risk to our groups.

Read about our safety standards →




Smooth operations

We make it easy to experience history in the present moment.

With over 50 years of operational experience, we know exactly how to meaningfully engage our tour groups. From participating in big ceremonies to scheduling in snack breaks, our travellers are taken care of every step of the way.

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