Canadian D-Day Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Walk the beaches where Canadian regiments landed and stand at the cemetery where they're remembered.

A full-day tour from Bayeux covering the Canadian Army's D-Day involvement across Juno Beach, the North Shore Regiment site, the Queen's Own Rifles position, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Abbey of Ardennes and a liberated airfield. Groups stay under eight travelers with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The tour departs at 8:30 a.m., making it possible even for visitors staying in Paris by taking the early train to Bayeux.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Canadian DDAY sites in Normandy

• Check-out from Bayeux at 8:30
• Visit Juno Beach North Shore Regiment
• See Queen's Own Rifle site
• Explore Juno Beach Center
• Visit Beny sur Mer Canadian Commonwealth Cemetery
• Tour Abbey of Ardennes
• See airport liberated by Canadians

The experience

What did Canadian soldiers actually encounter when they hit Juno Beach? This tour walks you through the landing sites where the North Shore Regiment and Queen's Own Rifles came ashore, then moves inland to the positions they held and the ground they fought across. You'll see Juno Beach Centre, which documents the Canadian role in the invasion, and stand at Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, where over two thousand Canadian service members are buried. The Abbey of Ardennes, damaged during the fighting, marks another point in the Canadian advance. The route ends at an airfield the Canadian forces liberated: a concrete reminder of how far inland the day's fighting pushed.

The tour runs eight to nine hours from an 8:30 a.m. checkout in Bayeux, which means you can catch the first train from Paris (Gare St Lazare) and still make the departure. Small groups of up to eight travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English and knows the Canadian story in detail. The pace is built around the sites themselves (time to walk the beaches, read the markers, absorb the cemetery) rather than rushing between stops.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• access to Juno Beach, the North Shore Regiment and Queen's Own Rifles positions, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Abbey of Ardennes and the liberated airfield.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (25 and older) · Youth (under 25)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GoldBeachCompany

Is this one for you?Eight to nine hours is the full day, so you'll need to clear your schedule. If you're based in Paris, the early train connection makes it possible without staying overnight in Bayeux.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 25).

Can I take this tour if I'm staying in Paris?

Yes. The tour departs Bayeux at 8:30 a.m., and you can reach Bayeux from Paris by taking the first train from Gare St Lazare. The timing works if you board early enough to arrive before checkout.

What exactly is at Juno Beach Centre?

Juno Beach Centre is a museum and exhibition space documenting the Canadian landing and the role Canadian forces played during D-Day and the broader Normandy campaign. It sits on the actual landing beach where the North Shore Regiment and Queen's Own Rifles came ashore.

How much time do you spend at the cemetery?

Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery is one of the main stops on the tour. The guide will give you time to walk the grounds and read the names (it holds over two thousand Canadian service members), but the exact duration depends on the group's pace and interest.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces at the sites are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if needed, and service animals are allowed.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, the English-speaking guide, and access to all the sites on the route. Lunch and drinks are not included, so plan to bring money for a meal or pack your own.