Explore Canada’s WWII legacy on a private tour from Cherbourg. Visit Juno Beach, a dedicated museum, and a war cemetery. Book now.
Explore Canada’s WWII legacy on a private tour from Cherbourg. Visit Juno Beach, a dedicated museum, and a war cemetery. Book now.
- Juno Beach - The journey begins at Juno Beach, where Canadian assault troops bravely landed amidst intense resistance from German fortifications. Here, the Canadians experienced the second-highest number of casualties, with the Americans suffering the most at Omaha Beach.
- Juno Beach Centre - This museum is the sole Canadian museum in…
- Juno Beach - The journey begins at Juno Beach, where Canadian assault troops bravely landed amidst intense resistance from German fortifications. Here, the Canadians experienced the second-highest number of casualties, with the Americans suffering the most at Omaha Beach.
- Juno Beach Centre - This museum is the sole Canadian museum in Normandy. It is divided into seven sections, detailing Canada’s pre-war state, its complete mobilization for the war effort, various Canadian campaigns in Europe, and the overall human cost. The museum also features a rotating temporary exhibition.
Situated just behind the sand dunes of Juno Beach, the center is surrounded by German bunkers, beach obstacles, Canadian and Allied military equipment, monuments, sculptures, an inukshuk, and informative signs.
- Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Nestled between Beny and Reviers, inland from Juno Beach atop a small hill overlooking the coast, this cemetery is meticulously maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It serves as the final resting place for 2,043 Canadians (along with one French and four British soldiers), including the 359 Canadians who perished on D-Day.
The entrance is adorned with four maple trees and the Stone of Remembrance. At the heart of the cemetery stands the Cross of Sacrifice, encircled by limestone headstones, all of which have been recently replaced.
- Bernieres-sur-Mer - On the eastern side of Juno Beach, two additional infantry regiments launched their attack: the Queen’s Own Rifles and the North Shore. At Bernières, where La Chaudière Regiment later arrived, stands the main monument near the iconic “Canadian House” seen in numerous D-Day photographs, which still proudly flies a Canadian flag.
The German resistance in this area, followed by a counter-attack from the south, slowed the advance inland towards Caen and prevented the troops from reaching the Carpiquet airfield.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Multilingual Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Multilingual Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Juno Beach Centre Є8.50 per person
- Lunch
- Juno Beach Centre Є8.50 per person
- Lunch
Delve into a day of history and explore the Canadian landings and battles of the summer of 1944.
For cruise passengers, timely return to the ship is assured. With over 15 years of experience in organizing tours for cruisers, dedicated pick-up and drop-off at the cruise terminal is arranged.
The first stop is Juno Beach, where Canadian assault troops…
Delve into a day of history and explore the Canadian landings and battles of the summer of 1944.
For cruise passengers, timely return to the ship is assured. With over 15 years of experience in organizing tours for cruisers, dedicated pick-up and drop-off at the cruise terminal is arranged.
The first stop is Juno Beach, where Canadian assault troops bravely landed amidst intense resistance from German fortifications.
Following this, visit the Juno Beach Centre, a museum honoring the 45,000 Canadians who sacrificed their lives during the war. Discover their stories through photographs, archives, personal accounts, and artifacts.
A lunch break can be enjoyed at one of the nearby restaurants.
The final stop is the Canadian War Cemetery, where respects can be paid to the courageous soldiers who fought for liberation.
- Tour duration is travel time included
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.