Juno Beach Centre

The Juno Beach Centre is a museum located immediately inland from Juno Beach, the site where over 14,000 Canadian troops landed on D-Day, the 6th June 1944, during the invasion of Normandy. This pivotal moment in second world war saw Canadian forces play a crucial role in the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe.

The museum offers a comprehensive look not only at the D-Day landings and the intense fighting that followed in Normandy, but also at Canada's broader contributions to the war effort. Through engaging exhibits, it explores the involvement of Canadian forces across the various fronts and the vital role played by civilians on the home front, emphasizing the extensive economic, social, and industrial efforts that supported the military during the war.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum grounds, located to the west of Courseulles-sur-Mer, contains several original German bunkers, anti-tank obstacles, anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns. As part of a guided tour of the site visitors can explore the original German WW2 bunkers.

The site also includes memorials dedicated to the soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Europe. These monuments offer a place for reflection and remembrance, underscoring the importance of the Juno Beach Centre as not only a museum but also a site of commemoration for future generations.