In the footsteps of the Canadians through Salland and the Vechtdal
The Canadian Trail Overijssel highlights the liberation history of the province. Walking in the footsteps of the Canadians, who—together with the Poles and the British—liberated Overijssel from German occupation in April 1945. Along the way, countless events bring the liberation story to life in all its facets.

The tragic death of 'auntie'
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Execution just before liberation
historical

Heavy fighting for Holten
historical

Rijkswerkkamp Twilhaar
historical

V2 launch site on the Eelerberg

Archem: fierce hunt for V2 rockets

South Saskatchewan Regiment and the crossing of the Schipbeek

Rabbi Philipson experiences the liberation in Lemele

Bridge to freedom

At the town hall, Ommen commemorates the war
contemporary

Maurice Collins Monument
contemporary

The forgotten liberators

Liberation from the parsonage

Memory Museum
museum

Unguided missiles
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Hotel Paping on fire

Camp Erika

Cross Road Vector - Holten as a final resting place
contemporary

Canadian War Cemetery Holten

Children of the hollow

Fatal accident during a V2 dismantling

"I remember that really well!"

Homeless on the last day of the war

Monument for resistance fighters from Overijssel

They looked like Easter eggs
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Route - 10 juli 2025
Length: 9.94 km
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Route - 24 januari 2024
Length: 0.12 km
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Route - 24 januari 2024
Length: 1.63 km
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Route - 24 januari 2024

Marskramerpad
Route from Wandelnet

Pieterpad 1
Route from Wandelnet

Pieterpad 1

Route - 30 juni 2025

Route - 22 mei 2025

Route - 10 juli 2025