Canadian Cemetery No. 2

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Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War I situated on the grounds of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial Park near the French town of Neuville-Saint-Vaast. ()

Coordinates: 50°22'40"N, 2°45'48"E

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Hauts-de-FranceFrance

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Canadian Cemetery No. 2 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery, French Moroccan Division Memorial, War Memorial.

0.5 miE
Landmark dedicated to Canadian soldiers
Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Vimy
13 min walk • The Canadian National Vimy Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers during the First World War. Located in Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France, this grand memorial is situated on the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a significant...
~730 ftSE
Cemetery
Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery
4 min walk • Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War I situated on the grounds of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial Park near the French town of Neuville-Saint-Vaast.
~1540 ftE
Memorial
French Moroccan Division Memorial
8 min walk • The Monument to the dead of the Moroccan Division, inaugurated in 1925, commemorates the breakthrough made by the regiments of the Moroccan Division, commanded by General Georges Louis Humbert, during the battle of Artois, on May 9, 1915.
1.3 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Souchez
34 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
1.2 miN
Locality
Givenchy-en-Gohelle
30 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Givenchy-en-Gohelle is the Notre-Dame de Lorette, a beautiful basilica and national cemetery that pays homage to the soldiers who fought and fell during World War I. Visitors can explore the serene grounds, adorned with white crosses...

Canadian Cemetery No. 2

Facts and practical information

Canadian Cemetery No. 2 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Vimy

Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery

French Moroccan Division Memorial

War Memorial, Souchez

Givenchy-en-Gohelle