Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery — Attraction in Dieppe

Regardless of your heritage or cultural background, GO. If you are from Canada and your are in Dieppe. Unquestionably, GO. There are very, very few things that make me cry, but stepping onto the perfectly trimmed, slightly soft grass and seeing the graves brought me to tears. Although it’s a small site, its power should not be underestimated. This was truly one of my favourite visits to date. It is quiet, pristine and gives you time to meditate away from the chaos that can sometimes be downtown Dieppe.

Pro tip: read some of the names on the graves, as well as the message that comes with it. The sheer loss caused from one simple raid is captured very eloquently in the words of those the soldiers left behind.

You didn’t know them, but they knew you. They knew that you were going to be the product of freedom. They paid the ultimate price, so the least that you can do is pay them a visit while you...

This was my first visit to France and one of the most important places to see, as a Canadian, is our military resting place. You can be the most hardened person and when you visit this cemetery, you become overwhelmed with emotions. It's the most beautiful, peacefully and well taken care of site, as these many sites are. It is a location that is quiet and there is a location to sit and reflect on there sacrifice and a guest book to sign. I will always makes this site my number one stop, along with every other location. They sacrificed so much for our freedom. God...

Living in eastbourne and working in newhaven some time ago, the link between these places and the canadians is legendary. To have followed their footsteps by ferry to dieppe, then to visit the cemetery is very emotional. You almost feel part of what they did..beautifully looked after, it is a fine resting place for these boys, who now sleep the sleep of the just. Never...