Find visitor centre hours of operation, contact information, and notices about events or maintenance at Government of Canada memorials in Europe.
Notice to Visitors: Remembrance Day Activities and Site Restrictions
Visitor services will be modified during Remembrance Day activities at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
November 8, 2026
Official Remembrance Day Ceremony
Visitor Centre and Guided Tours
- Open from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Guided tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please arrive early and register for a tour at the Visitor Centre.
November 11, 2026
Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection
Visitor Centre and Guided Tours
- Open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Open from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Guided tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please arrive early and register for a tour at the Visitor Centre.
Important
- To attend the ceremonies, please arrive at the monument by 10:30 a.m.
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
November 11, 2026
Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection
Visitor Centre
- Open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Guided Tours
- Available from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Important
- To attend the ceremony, please arrive at the monument by 10:30 a.m.
Notice to Visitors
Please note that the public parking lot closest to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial monument (P1) will be closed from 12 November 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Visitor parking will remain available on site in:
- P2 (Visitor Education Centre)
- P3 (D55E2)
- P4 (Cemeteries)
Please refer to the map for parking locations.
Hours of operation
Visitor centre hours
*Hours for the visitor centres at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial and Canadian National Vimy Memorial:
- Spring and summer (April 1 – September 30)
- Monday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fall and winter (October 1 – March 31)
- Monday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*In 2027, the two visitor centres will be open from January 29 to December 10. During this time, student guides and interpretive services will be available.
Parking lot hours
At Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial:
- Always open (no gates).
At Canadian National Vimy Memorial:
- Spring and summer (April 1 – September 30)
- Gates open: 10:00 a.m.
- Visitor Centre entrance gate closes: 5:30 p.m.
- Visitor Centre exit gate closes: 6:00 p.m.
- Givenchy and Cemetery No. 2 gate closes: 5:00 p.m.
- Fall and winter (October 1 – March 31)
- Gates open: 9:00 a.m.
- Visitor Centre entrance gate closes: 4:30 p.m.
- Visitor Centre exit gate closes: 5:00 p.m.
- Givenchy and Cemetery No. 2 gate closes: 4:00 p.m.
Notices
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
8 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:
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