Discover King Township's
Vibrant Past

We have some exciting news to share!

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The King Township Historical Society (KTHS) is launching its first-ever Canadian Battlefields Tour for members in September 2027, and we would love to hear from anyone interested in joining us.

 

To introduce the tour, we will be hosting a Zoom Information Session later this month (date to be confirmed within the next 7–10 days). Those who express interest will receive the meeting link and details as soon as they are available.

 

The tour will also feature a range of early registration incentives, including Early Bird pricing and additional group discounts as participation increases.

 

A full itinerary is available here, but here are some of the highlights:

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Canadian World War History: Paris to Amsterdam

• September 15–23, 2027 (9-day tour, with an optional 2-day Amsterdam extension)

• Expert Tour Director from GO Travel and local guides at major sites

• Private deluxe motor coach transportation

• Hotel and most meals (see brochure for details)

• Choice of land-only or air-inclusive pricing

• From $6,109 CAD per person (land only) or $8,166 CAD per person (including airfare), based on 14–20 participants (flexible/staggered payment options)

• Additional price reductions available for groups of 21+ and 26+ participants, and further early-bird discounts for anyone who registers within the first 15 days after the formal registration launch

• Moderate activity level, including approximately two hours of walking per day

• Optional travel insurance (health and cancellation) is available from GO Travel for an additional fee.

 

From the beaches of Normandy to the fields of Flanders, trace Canada's profound role in both the Second World War and the Great War.

 

We begin in Paris before travelling to Caen and the hallowed shores of Normandy, where Canadian forces landed on Juno Beach on D-Day. Continue north through France and Belgium to Ypres, where seven King Township soldiers who fell in the Ypres Salient are among the thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers commemorated at the Menin Gate and honoured during the nightly Last Post Ceremony. Stand at the Vimy Ridge Memorial, where Canadian forces achieved one of their most remarkable victories, before concluding your journey in Amsterdam, a city liberated by the First Canadian Army in 1945.   

 

From Paris's grand boulevards to the solemn cemeteries and memorials of France and Belgium, this tour brings to life stories of sacrifice, courage, and the enduring bonds between Canada and the nations it helped liberate.

 

As a first-of-its-kind experience for KTHS, we hope you'll help us spread the word. Please note that this is a custom private tour for KTHS members only (we will not be joined with other groups). If you know someone who may be interested, they can participate by becoming a KTHS member ($25 individual / $30 family). 

 

To express your interest, simply email us (kinghistoricalsociety@gmail.com). We'll ensure you receive details about the upcoming Zoom information session and future tour updates.

 

Thank you for your support,

KTHS Board of Directors