Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Thebestwaytoappreciate thissectoroftheD-Daybeachesistotakeatourwithone
of the Centre's capable Canadian guides. The tour covers important aspects of the battles
and touches on the changes to the sand dunes and beaches since the war.
Nearby:
When leaving the Juno Beach Centre, to the left about 400 yards away
you'll spot a huge stainless steel cross. This is La Croix de Tourraine, which marks the
site where General de Gaulle landed on June 14, 1944. Information plaques describe this
important event, which cemented de Gaulle's role as the leader of free France.
Canadian Cemetery
This small, touching cemetery hides a few miles above the Juno Beach Centre and makes
a modest statement when compared with other, more grandiose cemeteries in this area.
To me, it captures the understated nature of Canadians perfectly. Surrounded by beautiful
farmland, with distant views to the beaches, you'll find graves marked with the soldiers'
names and maple leaves, and decorated with live flowers or plants in their honor. From
