This is the original Canadian battlefield tour, built upon throughout the years but maintaining a simple goal — an extraordinary introduction to some of the famous Canadian battlefields and memorials of the First, and Second World War. Discover how they are linked to each other, and how they have impacted the world we live in today. This tour is guided by our experienced and knowledgeable battlefield guide, and includes visits with some of our favourite battlefield friends.
Contact DHTour at or or dhtour dhtour. Looking for more Battlefield tours or are you interested in a private tour? With over 30 years of experience we provide you with a seamless travel program using trusted accommodation and restaurants that we personally know and love. Following the footsteps of our fathers, The Battlefield Tours has had the honour of leading our Canadian Veterans through the Battlefields of Europe.
Unique to mainstream tours, the Battlefield Tours are different: This is real history. Upon your arrival at Brussels International Airport , you will be welcomed by your battlefield tour guide, who will escort you to our coach and driver before we tour the short distance to West Flanders , Belgium. This afternoon we will take an orientation of the Ypres Salient Battlefields with visits to the German Cemetery of Langemark , and the Brooding Soldier at St Julien , to commemorate the first gas attacks against the 1st Canadian Corps in We begin our day with a visit to the Tyne Cot Commonwealth Cemetery — the largest Commonwealth Cemetery, of any conflict, in the world.
After lunch, we will explore the Hooge Crater , and Hill 62 — a small area of the original battlefield and part of the Canadian Front Line. In the late afternoon, enjoy the chance to explore the historically rich city of Ypres at your own pace. In this last Centennial Year remembering the First World War, the Last Post Association promises their daily act of homage to be among the most memorable acts of remembrance that we will witness on tour.
We say our farewells to Flanders, Belgium this morning and depart for the Northern battlefields of France — but first — we will make a significant stop at the St. Symphorien Cemetery near the city of Mons. This is where the first and last actions in the First World War took place. Consequently, this is also where the first and last Allied casualties of the Great War are laid to rest. The stairs leading up to the memorial are lined with ancient lime trees that were nursed back to health after having been devastated by shellfire during the battle for Bourlon Wood.
