Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cost and Hours:
€7, €11 with guided tour of Juno Beach, daily April-Sept
9:30-19:00, Oct and March 10:00-18:00, Nov-Dec and Feb 10:00-17:00, closed Jan, tel.
02 31 37 32 17,
www.junobeach.org
.
Tours:
The Centre's 45-minute, English-language guided tours of Juno Beach are
definitely worthwhile (€5.50 for tour alone, €11 with Centre admission; April-Oct at
10:00, 12:00, and 15:00; July-Aug nearly hourly 10:00-16:00; verify times prior to your
visit).
Getting There:
It's in Courseulles-sur-Mer, about 15 minutes east of Arromanches
off D-514.
Visiting Juno Beach:
Your visit to the Centre includes a short film, then many
thoughtfulexhibitsthatbringtolifeCanada'suniquetieswithBritain,theUS,andFrance,
and explain how the war front affected the home front in Canada. The Centre also has ro-
tating exhibits about Canada's geography, economy, and more.
To better understand the Canadians' role in the invasion, take advantage of the
Centre's eager-to-help, red-shirted “exchange students” (young Canadians who work as
guidesattheCentrefora4-monthperiod).Theyaregreatresourcesforwhattodoandsee
in “their” area. Be sure to ask for the hand-drawn map showing sights of interest.
