Vimy Tours and Tickets

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial—which is just outside the town of the same name—commemorates Canadian soldiers who fought and died during World War I, particularly those who fought during the Battle of Vimy Ridge and those without a known grave. The memorial also houses two Canadian cemeteries.

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitor Education Centre offers guided 30-minute tours of the preserved trench and tunnel system on a first-come, first-served basis; they depart every 30 minutes throughout the day. You can take self-guided tours of the memorial cemeteries using downloadable maps from the memorial website.

Of the attractions near Vimy, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial Site is the best known. It houses preserved trenches and tunnels from World War I, plus the Canadian National Vimy Memorial Park that offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The nearby town of Arras has a museum with more historic tunnels.

Yes, visitors can explore the preserved tunnels and trenches near Vimy, to gain insight into the conditions faced by soldiers during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. 30-minute guided tours from the Visitor Education Centre, available every half hour daily on a first-come, first-served basis, provide additional context and historical information.

Yes, there is a Visitor Education Centre at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial site. The center features exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia presentations that provide information about the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the memorial's construction, and the soldiers it commemorates. It also offers guided tours of the Vimy tunnels and trenches.

During World War I, Vimy was the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. In April 1917, Canadian and British forces captured Vimy Ridge from the German Army, marking a significant victory for the Allies in the larger Battle of Arras. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial Site commemorates the Canadian men who perished in the fighting.