Verstraete Travel and Cruises – Verstraete Travel Aurora

Welcome to Verstraete Travel & Cruises

The Verstraete family established themselves in business in 1922 in Zwolle, Holland, and in 1958 brought the business to Canada. Baldwin Verstraete started his travel career in 1970 and is currently President of Verstraete Travel & Cruises.

We remain open, with limited hours, to be of service to you. If you need to contact us we ask that you send us an email aurora@verstraete.com to which we will respond as soon as we can.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

TOURS PLANNED FOR 2025:

IN OUR FATHERS’ FOOTSTEPS

In Our Fathers’ Footsteps

Please download, print, and complete our Booking Form. Then scan (or take a picture of the Form) and email it to anne@verstraete.com

Booking Form

HOLLAND LIBERATION CELEBRATION 2025

Hosted by Henny Groenendijk Baljet and Verstraete Travel Staff

Tour Brochure

Booking Form

Join Henny Groenendijk Baljet on a captivating and commemorative journey to the Netherlands for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in 2025. With decades of experience leading tours in Canada, the Netherlands and the USA, Henny brings a wealth of knowledge and is known for her enthusiasm for every endeavor she undertakes. As President of the Netherlands Luncheon Club and board member of Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound, she is the perfect person to take you on this trip which focuses on the Anniversary of the Dutch Liberation. We invite you to join her and the Dutch people in Holland as they celebrate and commemorate this very special event.

Allianz Insurance

If you would like to calculate coverage for your trip click on ALLIANZ TRAVEL INSURANCE QUOTE (using this link: https://b2c.advisormax.ca/a251) and follow the instructions.
Insurance can be purchased for anyone with Canadian government coverage who lives anywhere in Canada

Verstraete Travel & Cruises is fully appointed, accredited and licensed, representing all airlines, tour operators and cruise lines. We are the exclusive Canadian agency for the Welcome Again Veterans Foundation and so were extensively involved in the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in the spring of 1995. Holland Liberation tours have continued and take place every year, with major emphasis on grand tours every 5 years (2000, 2005, 2010 etc.). We also specialize in WW1 and WW2 European Battlefield tours, Celtic Christianity tours, Oberammergau and River Cruises.