Vimy Ridge Underground (Canada)

Some sections of the underground tunnel network at Vimy Ridge can be visited through guided tours at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial site in France. The Grange Subway is one of the accessible tunnel sections, though tours have limited capacity and should be booked in advance.

The Grange Subway was one of the subterranean tunnels dug by British and Canadian engineers beneath Vimy Ridge before the April 1917 battle. It allowed troops to move to the front lines sheltered from German artillery fire and was wide enough for soldiers to move in single file.

The tunnels were prepared by British and Canadian engineering units before the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. These engineers dug extensive subterranean networks to protect infantry from enemy fire and to facilitate the movement of troops, supplies, and communications to the front.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place from April 9 to 12, 1917, when the Canadian Corps successfully captured the ridge from German forces. It is considered a defining moment in Canadian history, as all four Canadian divisions fought together as a unified formation for the first time.