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Return to Vimy Ridge with Explorica in 2011

Explorica’s exclusive Commemorating Canada: Return to Vimy 2011 tour brings history to life by giving your students the experience of what it was like to be a Canadian soldier abroad during World War I.

Connect your students to this important event in our nation’s past through commemorative ceremonies, while also giving everyone the opportunity to experience and explore all the cultural activities that Paris and the Vimy region has to offer.

Call 1.888.566.6318 to reserve your tour today.


From the Eiffel Tower to the Vimy Monument

The tour begins in Paris, where you’ll visit the Louvre, explore the Latin Quarter, and gaze up at the Eiffel Tower.

From there, it’s on to Flanders, where you’ll learn of Vimy Ridge’s significance to our country by participating in immersive interactive commemorative ceremonies where students will receive an authentic Vimy pilgrimage medal.

Additionally, your group will have the opportunity to meet with local French students, to learn of each other’s experiences and to learn of our common history.

View the entire itinerary to see all scheduled activities and customs options, then price and reserve this tour.


Earn Authentic Vimy Pins for Fundraising

Book your tour by March 31st, and you’ll get authentic Vimy pins to use as an amazing fundraising opportunity for your group.

Call 1.888.566.6318 to learn more about this exciting fundraising venture.

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A profound experience for both teachers and students! Applying in-class history lessons outside the classroom is an experience they will never forget.
- Holly B., History Teacher, Owen Sound, ON