Victory in Europe: the 75th anniversary

Uncover the stories that led to a unique friendship

May 5, 1945—Nazi forces finally surrender, and Canadian and Allied troops liberate the Netherlands after months of battling to push out the Nazis.

More than seven decades later, and the connection forged between Canadians and the Dutch has stayed strong. In May 2020, your students and cadets can experience firsthand present-day Dutch culture, and discover for themselves how the unique histories and contributions of the Allied forces continue to influence modern European life and our world today.

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EF-Enhanced Programming

Our VE Day 75 Historic Event Tours will showcase some of our most engaging opportunities yet, with different activities for each itinerary. Here are just a few examples of EF-enhanced programming:

 

  • Canadian War Cemeteries

    Travellers will be attending official VE Day 75 ceremonies, and EF is coordinating with Canadian and local officials to create opportunities for our travellers to participate.

  • The Hague, Netherlands

    We’re working with local experts and the community to create a series of interactive workshops that focus on peace and conflict in the 21st century.

  • Bergen op Zoom

    Travellers will work hand-in-hand with the local community to create an installation commemorating Canada’s relationship with the Dutch people.

  • Bastogne War Museum, Belgium

    This interactive workshop will highlight American and civilian experiences to expose travellers to multiple perspectives on the Second World War.

VE DAY 75 TOURS

Discover the impact of travel

Our Historic Event Tours give students a different understanding of the world—and their place in it. They return home inspired, confident, and more connected to the world around them. But this isn’t the end of their journey—it’s the beginning. The memories, experiences, and discoveries they make will continue to shape their perspectives as well as their futures.

 

 

 

From start to finish this trip was amazing. Having the opportunity to speak to veterans really helped make the experiences of 70 years ago real and relevant to today's students […]. The opportunities students had to meet these men and women face to face [are] more valuable than any other souvenir they could have come home with.

Chris, Educator, Whitby, Ontario

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