Family Pilgrimages to Vimy and the Western Front

Each pilgrimage is built from original research to connect your family’s story to the landscapes where it unfolded.

Their Stories, Your History

For families wishing to follow the footsteps of a loved one along the Western Front, Vimy House creates private, tailor-made pilgrimages through the landscapes where their story unfolded.

Each journey begins with careful historical research — tracing regiments, routes, and sites connected to your relative’s service in this region.

The result is a deeply personal itinerary that brings history close, through the places and stories that shaped one life among millions.

This is more than a tour — it’s a journey of remembrance, designed with care to honour your family’s connection to the Great War.

Practical Information

Each pilgrimage begins with personal research and consultation — every journey ends with remembrance.

All tours are private and tailored to your family’s story.

Step 1 – Historical Research

Pathfinding Package

Understand where your ancestor served.

Identify their unit and battlefield sector
Locate key sites, memorials and cemeteries linked to their service
Receive a concise briefing with maps

Research packages from €150

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Legacy Story Package

Trace their path through the landscape of war.

Includes all elements of the Pathfinding Package
Digital family keepsake dossier
Full-service timeline, maps and excerpts from the Battalion War Diary.

Research packages from €300

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Step 2 - Private Guided Experience

Half-day pilgrimage | Full-day pilgrimage

3-4 hours | 6-8 hours

Every pilgrimage is custom-planned according to your Pathfinding or Legacy Story Package.

Pricing varies based on duration, locations visited, and level of research.

Private guided experiences from €250

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How We Begin

A simple, personal process that turns remembrance into discovery.

Share Your Story

You send whatever information you have (even just a name is enough).

Connect and Understand

We schedule a short call to understand what this pilgrimage means to you.

Receive Your Proposal

You receive a clear research proposal before any work begins.

Start your soldier’s file

Extensions & Custom Options

Many families choose to combine their pilgrimage with a private visit to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, exploring the site where remembrance and landscape meet.Your pilgrimage can include your choice of a Poppy Pedals experience, Vimy Voices tour or our Remembrance Ride.