Bergen-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery
- Country Netherlands
- Total identified casualties 1088 Find these casualties
- Region Noord-Brabant
- Identified casualties from Second World War
- GPS Coordinates Latitude: 51.50158, Longitude: 4.33052
PLEASE NOTE
We understand that the current appearance may differ from what you expect.
Due to ongoing drought and exceptionally low rainfall – only 5 mm has fallen since early February – the grass at both cemeteries has dried out. Unfortunately, we are unable to irrigate the lawns. The local water contains high levels of iron, which would stain and damage the headstones if used for general watering. Additionally, both cemeteries are located near a protected water extraction zone.
To safeguard the region’s drinking water supply, we are limited in how much groundwater we can draw – and we aim to reduce our environmental impact in line with the Commission’s sustainability goals.
We thank you for your understanding. Our priority remains to care for these sites of remembrance with respect, and with consideration for both heritage and the environment.
Location information
Bergen-op-Zoom is a town in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant, 40 kilometres north-west of Antwerp (Belgium). Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery and Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery are almost next to one another, 3 kilometres east of the town centre, on a road named Ruytershoveweg, which runs parallel with the A58 Bergen-op-Zoom to Roosendaal motorway. The cemeteries can be reached from the motorway by taking the Bergen-op-Zoom exit, which leads on to Rooseveltlaan. At the first crossroads the cemeteries are signposted to the right. There is a further signposted right turn after 1 kilometre, and the cemeteries are 1.5 kilometres along this road on the left-hand side.
Visiting information
Wheelchair access to site possible, but may be by an alternative entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on 01628 507200.
History information
Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery contains 1,118 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 31 of which are unidentified.