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Connection Custom Travel Inc. began as a European Group Travel company back in 1986, primarily organising battlefield tours for Canadian families and Veterans. We've been growing with The Battlefield Tours ever since.

 

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In May of 1995, just after the 50th Anniversary of Holland, we concluded a tour with Canadian Veterans and their families and wondered if it would be the last tour of its kind we would ever have the honour of leading.

 

 We were fortunately wrong to think that visitors to the battlefields of Europe would dwindle after the memories of the 50th Anniversary of the Second World War had faded. One hundred years have now passed since the start of the of the First World War, and the Battlefield Tours team, along with a number of supportive agencies, schools, and organizations across Canada are continuing to provide important travel programs - in an effort to educate Canadians, by bringing them back to the battlefields where our forefathers fought for our freedoms. 


The Battlefield Tours has been growing with us since the very beginning, and today, the experience involves participants of all ages from all different walks of life, with a common desire to understand and pay tribute to the men and women who fought and paid the final sacrifice for our freedom today. 

 

We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to continue customising and operating  Battlefield Tours for Canadians. From our start in 1986, we would have never have thought that we would have the honour of leading Canadians in the centennial years of 2017. 

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Artist of Lethbridge, AB, stands at her father's grave at the Dieppe Canadian Cemetery, France, August 2017 - as apart of the Dieppe 75: Every Man Remembered Family Pilgrimage

WHY THE BATTLEFIELDS?

This is the destination that started it all -  we've been organizing & operating special interest tours to the Battlefields of Europe since our start in 1986. Today, the connection to this subject is only stronger. 

 

The remnants of war, although astounding, are not only present in Europe - and so, our discussions, understandings, and operations have expanded to cover the battlefields as far east as Vietnam, and as far north as Iceland, and the Shetlands. 

 

Battlefield exploration and military history travel is a highly specialized interest that takes a great deal of understanding and experience to customise appropriately, but a tailor-made experience or group tour with The Battlefield Tours of Canada provides a meaningful and impactful learning experience benefiting your travellers' unique connection to the battlefield history.  

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You don't have to be a historian to benefit from a Battlefield Tour, but it can't be guaranteed that you would leave this place without a newfound and passionate understanding and perspective.

 

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Group Tours

You'll find 5-8 public group tour programs on our website, offered to Canadians of any age. Travellers can book on any of these tours via their local travel agent, or direct through our website. This year, our programs highlight commemorative events, as well as a variety exciting opportunities for Canadian battlefield explorers.

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UPCOMING BATTLEFIELD TOURS custom made for Canadian travellers

Cdns to Italy 75

Explore the Second World War battlefields of Italy while embracing the Italy we know and love today, during the 75th Anniversary of the Canadian involvement in Italy. Join our 10-day group tour, JUL 04 - JUL 16, 2018

Summer 10-Day

From the WW2 beaches - to the Somme - to Vimy's new educational centre - to the new monument at Hill 70 - and on to Mons & Flanders,following the footsteps of the Canadians in the Last Hundred Days of WW1

UK: WW1 100 Remembrance

Spend Nov 11th 2018 Centenary with us at the Cenotaph at Whitehall. Wreaths will be laid members of the Royal Family + members of the Commonwealth.

Flanders WW1 Centennial Remembrance

Join us, for the 100th Remembrance in the heart of Flanders, Belgium. This tour incl. all Centennial Events

The Vietnam Tour

We've been organising travel with Vietnam for 10+ years, learning all we can of their history and the troubles that came with it. Take an insightful look at the effects of the Vietnam War while embracing the Vietnam we know and love today.

Private Custom 

What's your reason for travelling the battlefields? Customize your own private battlefield tour experience focusing on archeology, regimental history, or family research. Private groups can range from 2-8, 10-20, and 25-45+, travellers.

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Is the Battlefield Tours leaving you inspired?  Let's start building the tour program you're looking for  - because every journey should be a unique experience. 

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Learn more about what you can do with The Battlefield Tours of Canada - including booking individual travellers, and customising your own group & F.I.T. programs  - explore the vast array of resources and support we offer.

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Not an agent? That's ok! With our vast network of travel agents, you can book a battlefield tour - or customise your own tour directly - we'll assign you with a local travel agent we work with to support your plans

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