Vimy War Memorial

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

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(1.4K) · Monument in Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France
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The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a war memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members …

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Feb 18, 2025
A must-see for anyone with an interest in World War 1. Probably the most impressive WW1 memorial in terms of design, construction, and site placement. As of February 7, 2025, the visitor center and …Full review by Doug M
Jan 25, 2025
Awe inspiring monument that makes one proud to be Canadian. The names of over 6500 Canadiana war dead from WW1 in France are chiseled onto the base of the monument which is meant to represent the fr…Full review by Janice S
Oct 11, 2024
This is a very beautiful memorial to the Canadian soldiers who died during WWI. It is peaceful and quiet as you walk through the forested grounds. The guided tour of the trenches is very interestin…Full review by Gwen P

Questions & answers

Q:
Is there a gift shop
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There is a case with some items for sale, but not very much.
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How long should I plan to spend at the memorial?
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Depending how many of the tours you wish to do and in which language. The tours are in French or English, every half-hour. there are at least 2 tours.
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Do I need to book tours in advance in October, or should we just show up?
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Just show up.
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