Hill 62, also known as Sanctuary Wood, is home to the Canadian Hill 62 Memorial, which commemorates the actions of the Canadian Corps in the defence of the southern sector of the Ypres Salient between April and August 1916. This memorial marks the first time that Canadian divisions were involved in planned offensive operations during the war.

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To commemorate the deployment of Canadian troops to a hard-fought hilltop.
A beautiful Canadian memorial commemorating the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916. Mount Sorrel is a little further …

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1. Hill 60 Memorial – Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle), Ypres loop from Zandvoorde

40.5km

02:22

170m

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2. Hill 60 Memorial – Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle), Ypres loop from Zandvoorde

40.3km

02:21

170m

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3. Hill 60 Memorial – Ypres–Comines Canal loop from Ieper

35.6km

02:08

130m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Ypres, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Canadian Hill 62 Memorial

1. Hill 60 Memorial – Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle), Ypres loop from Zandvoorde

2. Hill 60 Memorial – Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle), Ypres loop from Zandvoorde

3. Hill 60 Memorial – Ypres–Comines Canal loop from Ieper

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