HIGHLIGHTS
With guidance from Liberation Route Europe, VVV (Dutch Tourist Information), KWBN (Dutch Walking League), battlefield tour guides, and the Canadian Embassy in The Netherlands, IOFF highlights include:
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A 60 km pilgrimage (over 3 days) along routes taken by the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Canadian Divisions
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Guidance from professional battlefield guides
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Flower Ceremony at Groesbeek Cemetery
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Candlelight Vigil
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Nijmegen Sunset March
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NL Remembrance Day Ceremony at Holten Cemetery
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Liberation Day Party in Almen
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Apeldoorn Liberation Festivities
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Canadian Camp at the Royal Family’s Palace (Het Loo)
PRE-REGISTER VIA PDF FORM!
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Please download the PDF Form below and fill it out digitally or by hand and email it to
inourfathersfootstepsevent@gmail.com
Why? We need to gather information about your personal wishes regarding the pilgrimage and your relationship to a Canadian who served in the Dutch Liberation.
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Note: You can't book your pilgrimage through this website. Verstraete Travel is responsible for trip administration and finances. They will contact you regarding their booking procedure.
BOOKING & PAYMENTS​
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Sit back and relax!
Verstraete Travel & Cruises will contact you and handle all further details with you directly.
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Want to join us from April 27 - May 8th, 2025?
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