Day 8: Thursday, July 8th, 2027 - Ypres to Arnhem
Photo Stop at the St. Julien Memorial
Make a stop at this impressive memorial, which is located at the site where Canadian troops withstood the first German gas attacks in April of 1915. The memorial measures almost 11 metres in height and is topped by a granite carving of a brooding Canadian soldier.
Visit the Essex Farm War Cemetery
This small and sometimes overlooked place remains a moving and important First World War site for Canadians. Essex Farm is the location where Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae penned the famous and haunting war poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. The advanced dressing station where McCrae was stationed remains remarkably intact and shares the site with a small commonwealth cemetery.
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Visit the Passchendaele Memorial and Tyne Cot War Cemetery
Stop at Passchendaele, where the heroic efforts of the Canadian Corps resulted in the awarding of nine Victoria Crosses.
Lunch in Ghent
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- Visit Vught Concentration Camp. This small, yet significant concentration camp was part of the Nazi’s “Final Solution” network of camps. A sobering reminder of the evil capabilities of hate. The combined memorial center and museum features various exhibitions, a memorial room and wall of reflection. The museum is spread out over several buildings and outdoor areas.
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Group dinner and overnight in Arnhem