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Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille: Explore Canadian World War I History
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9 Ratings
Givenchy-en-Gohelle
Immerse yourself in Canadian World War I history on this engaging battlefield tour from Lille. Explore Vimy and Flanders Fields, visit iconic sites, and attend the Last Post ceremony in Ypres.
Immerse yourself in Canadian World War I history on this engaging battlefield tour from Lille. Explore Vimy and Flanders Fields, visit iconic sites, and attend the Last Post ceremony in Ypres.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Canadian National Vimy Memorial - You will stand at the memorial, will walk in the Canadian and German trenches, go down in the Grange Tunnel and will see the newly built visitor Centre
- The Ploegsteert Memorial - You will drive along Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63.
- Messines Ridge - Driving through Messines and the battlefields of June…
- Canadian National Vimy Memorial - You will stand at the memorial, will walk in the Canadian and German trenches, go down in the Grange Tunnel and will see the newly built visitor Centre
- The Ploegsteert Memorial - You will drive along Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63.
- Messines Ridge - Driving through Messines and the battlefields of June 1917.
- Hill 62 (Sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial - Stand at Hill 62 or Mount Sorrel where Canadian troops fought at the spring of 1916.
- Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Memorial - You will stand at Frezenberg where the Patricia’s were nearly wiped out in May 1915
- Tyne Cot Cemetery - The largest CWGC’s cemetery.
- Saint Julien Memorial - Seeing the Brooding Soldier Memorial where the Germans used gas for the first time.
- Essex Farm Cemetery - Where John McRae wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields”.
- Ypres Cloth Hall - You will stand on the main square of Ypres seeing the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some other nice builddings. You will have some free time to spend in town.
- Last Post ceremony - You will attend the daily Last Post under the Menin Gate before heading back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lille or Arras
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lille or Arras
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on an exploration of Canada’s involvement in World War I by joining this battlefield tour departing from Lille or Arras, which will take you to Vimy and Belgium. Be guided through the trenches of Vimy from the First World War, and visit landmarks such as Hill 145, the Canadian Memorial at Passchendaele, the St. Julien Memorial, and the Tyne Cot…
Embark on an exploration of Canada’s involvement in World War I by joining this battlefield tour departing from Lille or Arras, which will take you to Vimy and Belgium. Be guided through the trenches of Vimy from the First World War, and visit landmarks such as Hill 145, the Canadian Memorial at Passchendaele, the St. Julien Memorial, and the Tyne Cot Military Cemetery. Discover the place where John McRae penned his renowned poem, ‘In Flanders Fields’. Conclude your excursion with the Last Post ceremony in Ypres. This voyage to some of Canada’s most significant WW1 locations includes round-trip transport from Lille or Arras.
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
Location
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Chemin des Canadiens, Route D55
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Hughugo
Dec 11, 2023
Smooth operation - price-quality in order - Reservations are one on Saturday evening
must. Price-quality very good.
Smooth and pleasant operation.
Parking in front of the door.
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Julina_e
Aug 19, 2023
Canadian History on Foreign Soil - Claude was the best guide, he was very knowledgeable about all of the sites he took us to. This tour was absolutely amazing. We learned so much about Canada's WWI history. Highly recommended!
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Donald_d
Apr 22, 2023
Vimy Day Trip! - Great tour and our guide Claude was very knowledgeable, he provided us with plenty of information and facts about the Canadians troops during WW1.
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Caroline_l
Oct 12, 2022
Outstanding! - Claude was excellent as a guide and the experience was extremely moving and memorable. we highly recommend this tour.
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Janice_t
Aug 28, 2022
A Most Memorable Day! - Vimy and Flanders Canadian battlefields tour.
On August 11,2022 Lloyd and I went on a “full” day tour of Vimy and Flanders battlefields tour with our own guide, Claude Verhaeghe.
Lloyd spent 8 years in the army; first with the First Battalion Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and with the Third Battalion PPCLI in Victoria,BC. then finishing his career in Winnipeg,Mb. with the Second Battalion PPCLI.
I am a retired Registered Nurse with 40 years of experience.
On November 11th we make it a must to watch the Remembrance Day Service on television. We are reminded of how grateful we are for our lives lived in freedom but more importantly our gratitude to the men and women who sacrificed so much that we rare free to live the life we have.
This tour as well as the tour from Bayeux have been on our “bucket list” so we are grateful to have gone on both exceptional tours.
Our visit into the trenches at Vimy Ridge and Passendale although informative left me feeling..sad for those who served, yet so grateful for their sacrifice.
The Vimy Canadian Memorial on Vimy Ridge is something to behold.
Although it’s reason for existing is tragic, we left with a feeling of humble pride.
Our lunch stop was a well timed break in the day with yet much more to see and learn about.
I was very glad to have visited the Essex Farm where Canadian Army Doctor Major John McRae cared for the wounded and composed his famous poem “In Flanders Fields”. I will now have a vision whenever I hear his poem.
Our day finished with taking part/observing the “Last Post” in Ypres. A very moving experience that will not be forgotten.
Claude, it was a “full” day and we couldn’t have had a more pleasant, knowledgable person to chauffeur us about and answer our many questions from the time you picked us up at our hotel in Lille at 0900 till you brought us back about 9pm. You have a wealth of knowledge and we are so grateful to have had you share it with us. You made our day very memorable.
From two grateful Canadians; Thank you again for a “day to remember” and the keepsake to help us do so. Thank you, Janice & Lloyd
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Anthony
Nov 20, 2018
A heartfelt and knowledgeable tour! - Where do I start?!
As my husband and I were starting to plan our vacation to Europe one of my must do's was to go and see the Canadian monument, Vimy Ridge. Although I have no present knowledge of relatives who were a part of WW1, as a Canadian, as a child of a serviceman from WW2, a brother, a nephew and my husband have or still do serve, my interest in of taking up the torch to remember and honour those who gave so much.
I searched online for tours, months before we left Canada, and came across this tour company "Battlefield Tours". I am unable to say enough wonderful things about this tour company, Claude and his knowledge, kindness, and patience with me as I was becoming more and more interested with each gravesite and monument. I started to look for my family name on graves and found many. Claude obviously had a schedule and I am sure I tested his time but he understood how this was becoming more and more important than even I had imagined.
We opted for the private tour and found that it was worth every nickel. Claude has amazing knowledge, passion and obvious great interest in these sites and the history of the European "War To End All Wars".
You will NOT be disappointed in this tour company, Battlefield Tours, and I HIGHLY recommend it!
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Suzelle
Nov 16, 2017
Personalized tour with a guide who... - <p>Personalized tour with a guide who could relate to the histyory of the battles. The guide also provided axtra detours of some of the Memorials which we wanted to see.</p>
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Rwilbur50
Jun 21, 2017
This was an excellent tour to learn... - <p>This was an excellent tour to learn about the Canadian experience in WWI. It is a tour in a small van 6/7 people max so very personal attention and we were very fortunate to be the only clients that day. Claude, our, guide was very knowledgeable about Canada's role in the battles and the impact. We visited the key sites including Vime, Passchendale , Ypres etc There was a good mix of cemeteries, battle sites and museums. Claude kept it interesting and paced things well. The day ended with the last post at the Menin Gate. A very memorable full day. Highly recommended. I should also mention the wonderful student guides at Vimy.</p>
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James
Sep 25, 2016
The guide was fabulous. Easy to... - <p>The guide was fabulous. Easy to understand and very knowledgeable. Probably our best tour. Thanks Claude!</p>
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