The canadian experience on the d-day beaches

CANADA adult & school GROUPS 2021 ; tous droits réservés. droits ; tous ; Archives nationales du nationales ; Archives Duchemin - Ph. Delval ; CJB/J. Wait : CJB/G. photographiques - Credits Turgis : Frédérick et illustration graphique Conception

www.junobeach.org school group visits 1 class (30 students)

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4,50 € per person* // 1 h 15 recommended

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6,50 € per person* // 2 h recommended

*tax included adult group visits 20 to 50 persons

6 € per person* // 1 h recommended

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10 € per person * // 2 h recommended *tax included THE CENTRE Permanent Exhibition Areas The museum encompasses 7 permanent exhibition rooms consisting of text, photos, audio-visual testimonies, multimedia, maps, artefacts… Courseulles, June 6, 1944 (4 min. film) View images that may have crossed the mind of a young Canadian soldier on the morning of June 6, 1944… Canada in the 1930s Learn about Canada on the eve of the Second World War and about the events which led the country into the war. Canada Goes to War War is declared. All of Canada is mobilized over the course of the war, both in military campaigns and on the home front. Roads to Victory The main Canadian campaigns in Europe leading to VE Day. Some Came Back, Others Did Not Personal stories of Canadians who lived during this period. “They Walk with You” (12 min. film) Immersion in the Canadian experience on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy. Canada Today A modern and dynamic country: learn about Canadian culture, diversity and its actions. tours of juno park Temporary exhibition and Bunkers Until December 31, 2021

A guided visit with a bilingual Canadian guide. Discover the story of the D-Day landings as you walk on the beach along the remains of the Atlantic Wall. The visit includes the bunkers in front of the Juno Beach Centre and the tunnels leading to a German command post on site in 1944. Adapted contents for primary and secondary students.

uring the Second World War, women experienced Danguish, fear, worry, mourning, as well as hope. They contributed to the war effort, worked, mobilized their energy and their skills to seize new opportunities, and successfully fulfilled new responsibilities, often receiving little recognition in return. They paved the way for profound social change. This exhibition pays tribute to some of these women, Canadian and European, in recognition of their bravery and their humility.

An exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum, in partnership with the Juno Beach Centre. youth circuit “Explore Juno”

Thanks to the interactive In the permanent exhibit, interactive modules will enable and dynamic exhibit spaces primary and secondary school groups and their teachers designed for all ages, to discover the museum including themes such as democracy, the Juno Beach Centre is daily life of children and Canadian families and soldiers an ideal location to help teach and nurses during the war. These themes encourage reflection your students about the on the world today and remembrance. Across the different D-Day landings and the Battle exhibit rooms, thanks to a quiz (two versions: primary and of Normandy by taking a close secondary) students are invited to learn about the role that may look at the role played by have been theirs during the Second World War, and to reflect the Canadians. on universal historical concepts tied to immigration, total war or political dictators.

Length 1h15

“With Explore Juno, I discovered what it was like for youth my age during the war. It made me think.” Thomas, 11 years old.

“A passionate visit led by a dynamic and engaging team. The children were thrilled and left with a better understanding of the importance of peace among different people.” F. Culleron, teacher Graye-sur-Mer.

pedagogical relevance pedagogical relevance primary level secondary level • Cultivate an attitude of curiosity for other countries of the world. • Critical thinking and questioning of primary source images • Question to understand better. (representation of the present and past). • Violence of the 20th century: the two world conflicts. • Understanding the historical significance of the 20th century and our time. • An interdisciplinary and open approach to the memories of other countries, link with the Second World War • The causes and consequences of the violence of the 20th century. and the development of the European idea. • An interdisciplinary and inquiry-based, open approach to the memories of other countries, link with the Second World War and the development of the European idea. courseulles-sur-mer The Canadian Experience on the D-Day Beaches The Only Canadian Museum on the D-Day Beaches Located on the very beach where Canadian troops landed on June 6, 1944, between Arromanches and Ouistreham, the Juno Beach Centre is an ideal location to discover Canada’s participation in the military operations of the Second World War as well as the efforts made on the home front. A Museum with a Guided Beach Tour At the Juno Beach Centre, visitors can take part in a guided beach tour led by a young Canadian guide along the remains of the Atlantic Wall, Opening Times including bunkers in front of the museum. ; tous droits réservés. droits ; tous Open Daily: At the JBC, history comes alive > February, November and December: 10:00am to 5:00pm The visit allows students to improve their history skills and piques their > March to June, September and October: 10:00am interest and curiosity in another country. All the highlights of a major to 6:00pm museum with a warm Canadian welcome and an educational approach > From July to August: 9:30am to 7:00pm which changes the outlook on the war of youth and teachers. Closed on December 25 and during the month of January.

All the Services of an Innovative Museum to ensure that groups enjoy their visit: du Canada nationales ; Archives Practical information > a bilingual Canadian guide (English/French); Group rates are available for 20 or more persons. 1 free admission per group of 20. > on site coach parking; School Groups: 1 free admission per group of 10. > air conditioned rooms; Free admission for the coach driver and tour leader. > wheelchair accessibility; > The length of the visits and educational activities > a Franco-Canadian boutique, etc.

may vary according to group size. Duchemin - Ph. Delval ; CJB/J. > Please arrive at the Juno Beach Centre 5 minutes access map before the time of your reservation. If arriving late, the Juno Beach Centre cannot guarantee a complete visit. Wait : CJB/G. > Free coach parking on site. > Admission is to be paid upon arrival. A receipt will be issued upon payment. > For payment by voucher, please contact us. > Please notify the Juno Beach Centre if you need to cancel your reservation. Sanitary measures for all > Number of visitors limited > Hydro-alcoholic gel dispensers photographiques - Credits Turgis : Frédérick > Mandatory wearing of a mask for visitors (+ 11 years) and staff > Application of social distancing > Adapted visit content > Daily cleaning and disinfection of the premises using virucidal products et illustration graphique Conception

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