In Our Fathers’ Footsteps

is a not-for-profit, Camino-inspired pilgrimage for the Canadian descendants

of Second World War veterans of the Liberation of The Netherlands.

In Our Fathers' Footsteps  is a spiritual, cultural, and educational event that includes walks totalling 60 km, along the routes of the Canadian liberators— together with heartfelt commemorations and joyful festivities.

Coinciding with the Liberation’s 75th+2 anniversary, In Our Fathers' Footsteps will take place in The Netherlands in September 2022.

Trace your father’s footsteps. Celebrate our freedom, peace and Dutch friendship. Honour our Second World War Dutch Liberation veterans!

Historic Routes​

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Follow the footsteps of our Canadian troops in 1944 and 1945 with professional guides. Learn about Second World War operations and battles, visit Canadian war monuments, and picnic along the way.

Heartfelt Tributes

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Participate in remembrance tributes at Canadian monuments and war cemeteries in Groesbeek, Holten, and Bergen op Zoom. Experience a candlelight vigil in the village of Almen.

Military Theme
 

Join a “platoon,” receive “marching orders,” walk with piper bands, and sleep in private “barracks” on an estate filled with Canadian military history. Immerse yourself in an authentic re-enactment event.

Meet Princess Margriet

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Participate in The Canadian Remembrance Torch Ceremony at Palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn. Enjoy High Tea with Princess Margriet and the Canadian Ambassador.

Festive Celebrations

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Experience the Dutch gratitude, welcome, and friendship shown
to our veterans. 
From stroopwafels to bitterballen and pannenkoeken, taste the country’s many specialties. Sample world-famous kaas (cheese). Experience Dutch hospitality.

Free Time​

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Explore the Netherlands. Enjoy a day of leisure, sightseeing, or meet-up’s with Dutch friends.