Canadian History in Belgium and France
COURSE OVERVIEW
Watch Canadian History come to life in Belgium and France. Learn about WWI at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres, feel national pride at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and lay a wreath during the Menin Gate Ceremony. Travel to Dieppe for the Dieppe Memorial and Juno Beach Centre, which commemorate the thousands of Canadian lives lost during WWII.
Learn about the fragility of peace at Caen Memorial and the Canadian War Cemetery. Fall in love with the City of Lights while exploring the well known streets of Paris. Get a birds eye view of the city from the Eiffel Tower, stroll along the Champs Elysees, and admire the atmosphere of Place de Tetre. Enjoy a River Cruise along the Seine and learn about Paris’ history during WWII.
ACTIVITIES
Here are some of the exciting experiences included in the program.
GRAND PLACE
BRUSSELS
Explore this breathtaking square in the heart of Belgium.
MENIN GATE
CEREMONY
Students participate in the Menin Gate Ceremony: Last Post and the traditional final salute.
VIMY RIDGE
MEMORIAL
Learn about the storming of the ridge that occurred on April 9th in 1917.
CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Students visit the Second World War burials where a majority of Canadian soldiers lay to rest.
EIFFEL
TOWER
Learn about the 1889 landmark before climbing the stairs for an unbeatable view.
MANDATORY DATES
May 24
10:00 am - 3:30 pmOnline Orientation and First Class
Parents, students and teachers meet in the morning to review travel expectations and the itinerary. Teachers and students meet in the afternoon for their first class and to work on introductory assignments.
May 25 - June 30
(approx 10 hours)*in total to be completed at any convenient time of the student’s choice
Independent Learning Online
Students will work independently to complete and submit assignments. Teachers will be available to answer questions through the online platform.
July 2 - 4 & July 7
9:00 am - 3:30 pmPre-Trip Online Classes
Teachers and students will interact in mandatory online classes as students participate in direct teaching, group activities, discussions and presentations.
July 8 - 18
Travel
Experience the course firsthand and make real-world applications.
July 21 & 22
(asynchronous)
Post-Trip Online Classes
Teachers and students will interact in mandatory online classes to complete their final assignments.
Prices and Dates
July 8 – 18
$5,490.00
Canadian History since WWI (CHC2D)
None
Program Fees
Program Fee
All-Inclusive Price $5,490.00
Deposit Schedule: 1st payment due upon registration, 2nd payment due February 7th, 2025 & Final Payment due April 4th, 2025.
Insurance
(as required by our education partner)
Premium Travel Protection Package $300.00
Registration Deadline
What’s Included
Each program covers all essential costs and all excursions, whether educational or leisure. We believe that each group should share the same experience.
