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1 THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE ON THE D-DAY BEACHES ADULT & SCHOOL GROUPS COURSEULLES-SUR-MER MUSEUM TOURS OF JUNO PARK & BUNKERS TEMPORARY EXHIBIT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CANADA

2 THE JUNO BEACH CENTRE Permanent Exhibit Areas The museum encompasses 7 permanent exhibit 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 30s 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.

3 TOURS OF JUNO PARK AND BUNKERS VISITS 3 & 5 TEMPORARY EXHIBIT ALL VISITS LIFE FOR NORMANS AND CANADIANS FROM OCCUPATION TO LIBERATION This exhibit, conceived and created by the Juno Beach Centre especially for the 70 th anniversary of the D-Day landings, tells the story of Norman and Canadian civilians (specifically children) from 1940 to 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 The exhibit answers the questions: What would my everyday life have been like if I was a kid living in Normandy in 1944, like my great grandparents? ; Who did the Canadians liberate when they landed in Normandy? ; Who were the occupiers?. Children will be enlightened as to what their great-grandparents would have endured during the war, as well as the meaning of Liberation. 5 stations immerse the visitor in a classroom, a family kitchen, the staircase of a home and the ruins of a city. The themes discussed in each station are a glimpse at the major worries of this difficult time period. For Normans: going without, forced labour, working in Germany, fear, the black market, curfews For Canadians: worrying, listening to the radio, reading the newspaper propaganda, rationing, recycling, being separated from family members, waiting Every element is adapted for young visitors. The subjects are simplified to preserve the vantage point of a child on events over which they had no control, but to which they were required to constantly adapt. More developed content enables adults to explain the stations to children as needed. An educational presentation in the temporary exhibit with a Juno Beach Centre guide is available for school groups aged 7 to 11. NEW Interactive activity on tablets led by a Canadian guide

4 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES VISIT 2 School group presentations with a Canadian guide (as part of the visit of the museum). Upon reservation and according to availability of guides. HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS new RACE AGAINST TIME With a Canadian guide to facilitate the activity, pupils use 4 thematic suitcases to retrieve objects throughout the 5 stations that discuss the themes of occupation and Liberation. Following the treasure hunt, each team can put together the personal stories of Bernard and Simone, 2 young Normans, as well as Bobby and Suzanne, two young Canadians. Pupils then compare their contemporary way of life to those of Norman and Canadian children in LENGTH OF PRESENTATION 45 minutes 7-11 YEARS OLD An interactive activity on tablets, led by a Canadian guide, enriched with authentic period objects. The app encourages teenagers to gain a greater understanding of the concepts of Occupation and Liberation from 1940 to The class is divided into five teams. Each team must respond correctly using their respective tablets to the maximum number of questions on the themes of the exhibit within a limited time. The Canadian guide leads a group discussion based on the results of all the teams. Teachers may obtain the Q&A and results to further explore the topics back in the classroom. LENGTH OF PRESENTATION 45 minutes PROJECT SPONSORED BY FROM 11 YEARS OLD EDUCATIONAL TOOLS VISIT 1 JUNO QUIZ Educational tools for visiting school groups: 2 levels: 7-11 years old 11 years old Quiz adapted to the themes and graphic environment of the museum Juno Quiz booklet provided free of charge upon arrival Page to page version available for free on our web site A hard copy of the Juno Quiz and answer key can be obtained by calling: , by Fax or by resa@junobeach.org

5 SCHOOL GROUP VISITS VISIT 1 THE CENTRE 7-16 years old 20 to 40 persons Self-guided tour of the museum Juno Quiz primary or secondary level 4 per person (tax included) /// 1 h 30 recommended VISIT 2 THE CENTRE PRESENTATION 7-16 years old Self-guided tour of the museum Educational activity depending on level 5,50 per person (tax included) /// 2 h recommended VISIT 3 THE CENTRE JUNO PARK from 11 years old Self-guided tour of the museum Guided tour of the beach bunkers (German observation post command post) 5,50 per person (tax included) /// 2 h recommended ADULT GROUP VISITS VISIT 4 THE CENTRE 20 to 40 persons Self-guided tour of the museum 5,50 per person (tax included) /// 1 h recommended VISIT 5 THE CENTRE JUNO PARK Self-guided tour of the museum Guided tour of the beach bunkers (German observation post command post) 9 per person (tax included) /// 2 h recommended Please contact us for groups larger than 40 persons

6 COURSEULLES-SUR-MER The Canadian Experience on the D-Day Beaches THE ONLY CANADIAN MUSEUM ON THE D-DAY BEACHES OPENING TIMES Open Daily: > From April to September: 9:30am to 7:00pm > March and October: 10:00am to 6:00pm > February, November and December: 10:00am to 5:00pm Closed on December 25 and during the month of January. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Upon arrival, the group will be greeted by a bilingual Canadian guide (English / French). After an introduction by the guide, the group will be shown a short film before starting their self-guided visit of the museum. Group rates are available for 20 or more persons. 1 free admission per group of 20. School Groups: 1 free admission per group of 10. Free admission for the coach driver and tour leader. > The length of the visits and educational activities may vary according to group size. > Please arrive at the Juno Beach Centre 5 minutes before the time of your reservation. If arriving late, the Juno Beach Centre cannot guarantee a complete visit. > Free coach parking on site. > The multipurpose room is available for visiting groups (for meetings, luncheons, school presentations, etc) upon reservation. > 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. PICNIC ROOM > A multipurpose room is available upon reservation for groups to picnic before or after their visit. > A picnic can be organised by the Juno Beach Centre upon reservation at 8 (tax included). Please contact us. 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, including bunkers in front of the museum. A DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE MUSEUM -IDEAL FOR YOUNG VISITORS Thanks to tools conceived specifically for children, the Juno Beach Centre is suitable for young visitors. These include virtual guides, hands-on displays, quizzes, and educational presentations, as well as a special welcome and contact with young Canadian guides. ALL THE SERVICES OF AN INNOVATIVE MUSEUM TO ENSURE THAT GROUPS ENJOY THEIR VISIT: a bilingual Canadian guide (English/French); activities for school groups; on site coach parking; air conditioned rooms; wheelchair accessibility; a Franco-Canadian boutique, etc. ACCESS MAP Voie des Français Libres BP Courseulles-sur-Mer France From France From Canada Tel Tel Fax Fax > resa@junobeach.org > Online reservation available at