Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Mémorial national du Canada à Vimy
A white stone memorial to Canadians who fought at the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge, surrounded by preserved trenches and tunnels, and a highlight of any First World War battlefield tour.
In April 1917, Canadian forces captured Vimy Ridge here. The memorial, designed by Walter Allward and unveiled in 1936, has two white limestone towers inscribed with the names of 11,285 Canadian soldiers who died in France and have no known grave. The grounds still have shell craters and reconstructed trenches. Canadian student guides lead free tours of the underground tunnels, and you must register at the visitor centre. Admission is free. It is about a 40-minute drive away, and can be combined with Notre-Dame-de-Lorette and Arras in one day.
Opening hours
Grounds open all day; visitor center about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Notre-Dame-de-Lorette & Ring of Remembrance
- Louvre-Lens
- Arras Grand-Place & Belfry
- Wellington Quarry
- Wazemmes Market
- Lille Zoo
- Citadel of Lille & Bois de Boulogne
- Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille