📜 Canadian National Vimy Memorial in northern France. 🔍 A sacred site honoring Canadian soldiers of World War I, inscribed on the World Heritage List. The site was ceded to Canada by France in 1922, honoring 66,000 Canadians. # Why Go 🎖️ Commemorates the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a significant victory for unified Canadian forces. 🏛️ Features an impressive monument by Walter Seymour Allward. ⚔️ Preserves battlefield features like trenches, craters, tunnels, and "no man's land". 🇨🇦 Staffed by Canadians, symbolizing the strong connection between Canada and France, with Canadian flags flown in surrounding towns. # Tips ℹ️ A visitor center and military history research center are on site. ⏰ The research center has more restrictive hours. # Hours 🕒 Open almost every day of the year.