In Our Fathers’ Footsteps

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

of WWII 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 April and May 2022.

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

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Historic Routes​

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Follow the footsteps of our Canadian troops in 1944 and 1945 with professional guides.

Learn about WWII operations and battles, visit Canadian war monuments, and picnic along the way.

Heartfelt Tributes

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Participate in flower ceremonies, a candlelight vigil, and Remembrance Day events at

the Canadian war cemeteries

in Groesbeek, Holten, and Bergen
op Zoom.

Military Theme
 

Immerse yourself in a memorable learning experience. Join a “platoon,” receive “marching orders,” walk with piper bands, and sleep in private “barracks” on an estate filled with Canadian military history. 

Dutch Culture​

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

Festive Celebrations

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Party with the Dutch on National Liberation Day. Experience the Dutch gratitude and friendship shown to our veterans.

Free Time​

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

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