Canadian National Vimy Memorial
A monument to the thousands of Canadian soldiers who died capturing the French ridge during World War I.

šŸ“œ Canadian National Vimy Memorial in northern France.
šŸ” 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

šŸŽ–ļø Commemorates the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a significant victory for unified Canadian forces.
šŸ›ļø Features an impressive monument by Walter Seymour Allward.
āš”ļø Preserves battlefield features like trenches, craters, tunnels, and "no man's land". šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ Staffed by Canadians, symbolizing the strong connection between Canada and France, with Canadian flags flown in surrounding towns.

Tips

ā„¹ļø A visitor center and military history research center are on site.
ā° The research center has more restrictive hours.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open almost every day of the year.

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