The following documents contained some additional tips and information that hopefully will add to your understanding and experience as you prepare to visit Canadian cemeteries and memorials in France and Belgium.
Helpful Info
There are Canadian soldiers buried in Canadian cemeteries (that is, with “Canada” or “Canadian” in the name of the cemetery), but also in cemeteries called “British”, “Military” and/or Commonwealth. Click here to find out more about finding Canadian burial sites.
What is a Commonwealth cemetery? What is the Cross of Sacrifice? Read the following document about cemetery architecture to find out more about these important places of remembrance.
Falling in Love with the Roundabout! The best way to reach the cemeteries and memorials is by car. For the most part, the driving is pretty much the same as driving at home, so you should not be worried. However, there are a few differences, like lots of roundabouts (!), so read through the following document, which contains helpful tips for driving in France.