Canadian D-DAY Tour

Tracing the Legacy of Canadian Courage from Juno Beach to the Battlefields Beyond

Walk in the footsteps of Canadian heroes on this immersive and deeply moving full-day D-Day tour through the Normandy countryside. This experience traces the pivotal role of Canadian forces on June 6th, 1944, as they stormed the shores of Juno Beach and fought bravely to push inland, leaving an enduring legacy of courage, sacrifice, and liberation.

Your journey begins at the historic landing sites of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, and Bernières-sur-Mer, where the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division came ashore under fierce resistance. Walk the beaches where Canadian soldiers overcame formidable German fortifications and begin to understand the human cost of securing freedom.

At Juno Beach, explore both the landing site and the powerful Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s official Second World War museum. Rich with personal stories, military artifacts, and interactive exhibits, the Centre honors the nearly 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives in WWII, over 5,000 of them in Normandy.

Continue inland to Bény-sur-Mer/Reviers Canadian War Cemetery, the final resting place of over 2,000 Canadian soldiers. Here, pause to pay your respects in a place of solemn beauty and powerful symbolism.

Your tour also takes you to significant inland battle sites, where Canadian troops encountered fierce resistance in the days following D-Day. In Villons-les-Buissons, Authie, and Carpiquet, you’ll hear the harrowing stories of the Regina Rifle Regiment, the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, and the Canadian Scottish Regiment, whose advances were met with brutal counterattacks.

A particularly sobering stop is the Abbaye d’Ardenne, where members of the 12th SS Panzer Division executed Canadian prisoners of war. Your guide will recount this tragic chapter of history with sensitivity and historical context, reminding us of the cost of war and the importance of remembrance.

Throughout the day, your expert guide will provide detailed historical background, personal accounts, and thoughtful commentary that bring each site to life. This tour is not only a battlefield visit but a personal tribute to the Canadian soldiers who helped change the course of history.