Current List of attendees
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Confirmed
Rob Garrett Leon Jensen Catherine Gagnon Mark Jackson Laura Ritchie Adam Wierenga Thomas Antrim Yves-André Langlois Mackenzie Wilkie Kai Li Priscilla Wong Doug Loney |
Interested, not yet confirmed
Brenda Woods Cole Steeley Jim Barrett Ken Keene Andrew Law Doug Gayton Heath Porritt Tony Gee Joseph Guan Colin Norris |
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Battlefield Tour 2020 Newsletter #1 - June 2019
Check out the newsletter with the latest information on going to France in 2020. 
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Battlefield Tour 2020
15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA will conduct a battlefield tour of Northern France and Belgium as part of the Regiment's 100 year anniversary. The intent of this page is to assist in the planning of the event.
SITREP – EUROPEAN BATTLEFIELD TOUR - 14 April 2009
1. Due to his many commitments, James Barrett has passed the responsibility for the European Battlefield Tour to Leon Jensen.
2. At this time there has been interest expressed by 12 people for the tour and the planning will move forward using that figure. The aim of this next phase is to provide sufficient detail for all to make a commitment and to entice others to join.
3. Flights are based on flying from Vancouver to Paris on Saturday, 18 April 2020 with a return flight departing on Saturday, 2 May 2020. There may be a requirement to shift the flight dates by a day in either direction in order to ensure a direct flight. The flight timings are tenuous as the airlines do not book one year ahead.
4. Accommodation is for a 6 bedroom Chateau in Rouen https://www.vrbo.com/1500444a for 5 nights followed by an urban apartment in Ypres https://www.booking.com/hotel/be/huis-vandermersch.html for 7 nights and a final night at Charles de Gaulle airport prior to our return flight. Additional accommodation is available should more members wish to join the tour.
5. Transportation is minimized through the use of three rental cars picked up at the airport. Three cars works out to be more economical and flexible than 1 large bus and even cheaper than 2 mini-vans. There is the ability for participants to arrange their own vehicle team.
6. Pricing is based on providing breakfasts with lunches and dinners extra. This allows flexibility in daily schedules. A lunch fund may be established at each location to allow for the purchase of do it yourself lunch material (baguettes, cheese and deli meats). There may also be the opportunity of barbecue nights where all will chip in for the meal.
7. Financial estimates are based on the following costs per person:
Flight 1,100.00
Car Rental 100.00
Rouen accommodation 150.00
Ypres accommodation 430.00
Paris Airport accommodation 70.00
Breakfasts 150.00
Total $ 2,000.00 Per person
8. Additional expenses for individuals may include local cell phone coverage at approx. $ 40.00, lunches and dinners at approx. $ 1,400.00 and petrol purchases at $ 100.00 per person.
SITREP – EUROPEAN BATTLEFIELD TOUR - 14 April 2009
1. Due to his many commitments, James Barrett has passed the responsibility for the European Battlefield Tour to Leon Jensen.
2. At this time there has been interest expressed by 12 people for the tour and the planning will move forward using that figure. The aim of this next phase is to provide sufficient detail for all to make a commitment and to entice others to join.
3. Flights are based on flying from Vancouver to Paris on Saturday, 18 April 2020 with a return flight departing on Saturday, 2 May 2020. There may be a requirement to shift the flight dates by a day in either direction in order to ensure a direct flight. The flight timings are tenuous as the airlines do not book one year ahead.
4. Accommodation is for a 6 bedroom Chateau in Rouen https://www.vrbo.com/1500444a for 5 nights followed by an urban apartment in Ypres https://www.booking.com/hotel/be/huis-vandermersch.html for 7 nights and a final night at Charles de Gaulle airport prior to our return flight. Additional accommodation is available should more members wish to join the tour.
5. Transportation is minimized through the use of three rental cars picked up at the airport. Three cars works out to be more economical and flexible than 1 large bus and even cheaper than 2 mini-vans. There is the ability for participants to arrange their own vehicle team.
6. Pricing is based on providing breakfasts with lunches and dinners extra. This allows flexibility in daily schedules. A lunch fund may be established at each location to allow for the purchase of do it yourself lunch material (baguettes, cheese and deli meats). There may also be the opportunity of barbecue nights where all will chip in for the meal.
7. Financial estimates are based on the following costs per person:
Flight 1,100.00
Car Rental 100.00
Rouen accommodation 150.00
Ypres accommodation 430.00
Paris Airport accommodation 70.00
Breakfasts 150.00
Total $ 2,000.00 Per person
8. Additional expenses for individuals may include local cell phone coverage at approx. $ 40.00, lunches and dinners at approx. $ 1,400.00 and petrol purchases at $ 100.00 per person.
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Battle Field Tour Map
Black circles - Cemeteries of Regimental Fallen Red circles - Route of 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery Green circles - Route of 5th Canadian Siege Battery Blue circles - Prominent war memorials Details are contained in the attached documents |
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Itinerary
The attached file documents the proposed day to day itinerary. Suggestions for additions are greatly appreciated. |
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Teams
Travel is intended to be by economical cars with each assigned a four person team. The team may be smaller if more personal space is required but this will incur an additional cost for the team (travel costs split 3 ways instead of 4!) Teams can be formed ahead of time.
Team #1 - Advance Party - Leon Jensen / Catherine Gagnon - willing to pay double for travel costs.
Team #2 - ?
Advise president.vcrgunners@gmail.com with your team names ASAP!
Travel is intended to be by economical cars with each assigned a four person team. The team may be smaller if more personal space is required but this will incur an additional cost for the team (travel costs split 3 ways instead of 4!) Teams can be formed ahead of time.
Team #1 - Advance Party - Leon Jensen / Catherine Gagnon - willing to pay double for travel costs.
Team #2 - ?
Advise president.vcrgunners@gmail.com with your team names ASAP!
European Battlefield Tour
18 April to 3 May 2020 (Subject to direct flight availability)
Estimated cost $2,000.00 plus lunches, dinners and gas
Fundraising is targeting a reduction in this price.
Down payment of $500 required by 15 May 2019 by cheque to 15th Fd Regimental Society or e-transfer president.vcrgunners@gmail.com
18 April to 3 May 2020 (Subject to direct flight availability)
Estimated cost $2,000.00 plus lunches, dinners and gas
Fundraising is targeting a reduction in this price.
Down payment of $500 required by 15 May 2019 by cheque to 15th Fd Regimental Society or e-transfer president.vcrgunners@gmail.com