Each year, young Canadians come to work in Normandy as guides as the Juno Beach Centre! It was the wish of the veteran founders of the Juno Beach Centre that young Canadian guides share the memory of the war with young generations. These guides, in their twenties, help put into perspective the young age of the soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
Meet the current team:
Information and procedures for applying
Join the Juno Beach Centre’s Guide team for an incredible work experience in France! Our Student Guide Program is a wonderful opportunity for young Canadians to experience life in Normandy, France while sharing Canada’s rich military history with visitors from all over the world. Click the photo on the left to learn more about the program. If you have any questions about the program, please contact guideprogram@junobeach.org
Being a guide at the Juno Beach Centre means:
- Contributing to the preservation of the legacy of Canadian soldiers and civilans during the war
- Sharing history and keeping the memory alive of the Second World War
- Committing to responsible remembrance tourism that promotes and protects a unique historic heritage in the face of tomorrow’s challenges
Application deadline:
Period 1 (January 27 – August 31, 2026): October 5, 2025
Period 2 (March 27 – October 31, 2026): October 5, 2025
Period 3 (May 22 – December 31, 2026): November 9, 2025
Walk in their footsteps and get involved to pass the torch of memory
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Guide Teams
Since 2003, this program has welcomed over 200 young people from across Canada!
