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Find visitor centre hours of operation, contact information, and notices about events or maintenance at Government of Canada memorials in Europe.
Visitor centres – hours of operation
The hours of operation for both the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial and Canadian National Vimy Memorial visitor centres are as follows:
| April 1 to September 30 | |
|---|---|
| Opens | Monday: noon Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am |
| Closes | All days: 6 pm |
| October 1 to March 31* | |
|---|---|
| Opens | Monday: 11 am Tuesday to Sunday: 9 am |
| Closes | All days: 5 pm |
*Both visitor centres are closed from mid-December until early February. During this time, student guides and interpretive services are not available.
Parking
| April 1 to September 30 (Every day) | |
|---|---|
| Entrance gate opens | 10 am (Vimy entrance gate closes at 5:30 pm) (Beaumont-Hamel entrance gate closes at 5:45 pm) |
| Exit gate closes | 6 pm |
| October 1 to March 31 (Every day) | |
|---|---|
| Entrance gate opens | 9 am (Vimy entrance gate closes at 4:30 pm) (Beaumont-Hamel entrance gate closes at 4:45 pm) |
| Exit gate closes | 5 pm |
Notices
Site restrictions
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
From 16 September to 4 October, 2024, maintenance and inspection work will take place on the monument of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. Visitors may still view and explore the site, however, access to the monument may be restricted at times to ensure the safety of workers and visitors. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Veterans Affairs Canada remains committed to preserving the integrity of this memorial site by completing maintenance and inspection work on a routine basis.
Artifacts
You may come across rusted shells, mortars or grenades. Do not touch them as they are potentially dangerous. If possible, notify us about the location where you found the artifact.
Forest conservation project
In 2021, Veterans Affairs Canada announced a 10-year forest conservation initiative at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France.
Events
Annual events
- 9 April – Vimy Day
- Location: Canadian National Vimy Memorial
- 1 July – Remembering the battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel
- Location: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
- 10 November – Remembrance ceremony
- Location: Canadian National Vimy Memorial
- 11 November – Moment of reflection
- Location: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Location: Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Visit our calendar of events to find activities and ceremonies taking place throughout the year.
Contact us
If you have any questions or if you want to organize an event at any of these Canadian memorials, please contact us at either of our offices:
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
E-mail
vimy.memorial@veterans.gc.ca
Calling from Canada
011 33 3 21 50 68 68
Calling from Europe
+33 (0) 3 21 50 68 68
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
E-mail
beaumonthamel.memorial@veterans.gc.ca
Calling from Canada
011 33 3 22 76 70 86
Calling from Europe
+33 (0) 3 22 76 70 86
GC memorials
Veterans Affairs Canada manages the following Government of Canada (GC) memorials in Europe:
Related information
Visitor centre – Vimy
Learn about the monument and about the sacrifices and contributions made by Canadians during the First World War.
FAQs
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The eight Canadian battlefield memorials
Many Canadians gave their lives in Europe during the First World War. These battlefield memorial sites commemorate their sacrifice.
The Trail of the Caribou – the Royal Newfoundland Regiment memorials
Following the First World War, five battlefield memorials were built in France and Belgium to commemorate Newfoundland’s accomplishments, contributions and sacrifices during the First World War.
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