Commemorative events
Upcoming events that commemorate the sacrifices of Canadian Veterans.
Calendar of events
EVENTS HAPPENING IN April 2025
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Family Day at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Other
Givenchy-en-Gohelle , France
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Panamerican Day 2025
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Commemoration of HMCS Esquimalt
Commemorative Ceremony
Victoria , Canada
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Belgian Days Toronto 2025
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Toronto , Canada
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Belgian Days Toronto 2025
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Toronto , Canada
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Behind The Glory - The Story of the BCATP
Educational Event
Barrie , Canada
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LGBT Purge Commemoration & Opening Night of 2025 Fruit Machine Tour
Other
Fredericton , Canada
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VE Day 80, Ottawa
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Dutch Remembrance Day
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Barrie Legion Branch 147 VE-Day Parade & Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Barrie , Canada
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Ukrainian Day of Remembrance
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Victory in Europe Day
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Montreal , Canada
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Canadian Tulip Festival: Opening Ceremony Military Vehicle Parade
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Ottawa , Canada
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Ottawa , Canada
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Ottawa , Canada
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Canadian Tulip Festival: Victory Day Parade
Military Parade
Ottawa , Canada
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151st Anniversary Ceremony of Founding the NWMP and RCMP
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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25th anniversary of the entombment of Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Veterans Motorcycle National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
ottawa , Canada
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St. John Ambulance Service of Remembrance
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
to
Halifax , Canada
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80th Anniversary - Liberation of Netherlands
Commemorative Ceremony
Grande Prairie , Canada
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Tulips & Triumphs
Dinner and Banquet
Grande Prairie , Canada
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The Canadian Race at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Athletic / Sporting Event
Vimy , France
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Canada Day at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Other
Givenchy-en-Gohelle , France
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Ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Somme and the efforts and sacrifices of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Commemorative Ceremony
Auchonvillers , France
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Military Police Reunion 2025
Dinner and Banquet
to
St Albert , Canada
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“Soldiers of Suicide” Memorial unveiling and Weekend of Healing Event
Mental Wellness
to
Grande Prairie , Canada
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Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon & 8K run
Athletic / Sporting Event
Kakabeka Falls , Canada
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No Stone Left Alone at National Military Cemetery 2025
Memorial Service
ottawa , Canada
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CSIS National Memorial Cemetery Remembrance Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
ottawa , Canada
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Indigenous Veterans Day
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Grande Prairie , Canada
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No Stone Left Alone - NCR Girl Guides Ceremony
Memorial Service
ottawa , Canada
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RCMP Annual Veterans' Week Memorial Service and Commemoration ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
ottawa , Canada
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Official Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Commemorative Ceremony
Auchonvillers , France
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National Military Cemetery's Annual Remembrance Day Service
Remembrance Day
ottawa , Canada
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Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Commemorative Ceremony
Givenchy-en-Gohelle , France
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Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Commemorative Ceremony
Auchonvillers , France
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12-Apr-2025 Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France |
2025-04-12 | Other |
Commemorative CeremonyPanamerican Day 202514-Apr-2025 Ottawa, Canada |
2025-04-14 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyCommemoration of HMCS Esquimalt16-Apr-2025 Victoria, Canada |
2025-04-16 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Musical / Theatrical TributeBelgian Days Toronto 202523-Apr-2025 Toronto, Canada |
2025-04-23 | Musical / Theatrical Tribute |
Musical / Theatrical TributeBelgian Days Toronto 202523-Apr-2025 Toronto, Canada |
2025-04-23 | Musical / Theatrical Tribute |
Educational EventBehind The Glory - The Story of the BCATP28-Apr-2025 Barrie, Canada |
2025-04-28 | Educational Event |
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29-Apr-2025 Fredericton, Canada |
2025-04-29 | Other |
Commemorative CeremonyVE Day 80, Ottawa03-May-2025 Ottawa, Canada |
2025-05-03 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyDutch Remembrance Day04-May-2025 Ottawa, Canada |
2025-05-04 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyBarrie Legion Branch 147 VE-Day Parade & Ceremony08-May-2025 Barrie, Canada |
2025-05-08 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyUkrainian Day of Remembrance08-May-2025 Ottawa, Canada |
2025-05-08 | Commemorative Ceremony |
MORE INFORMATION
Liberation 80
Veterans Affairs Canada and partners mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
National Peacekeepers’ Day
Canadian peacekeepers have served all over the world to restore and maintain peace. To recognize their efforts, Canada designated August 9th as National Peacekeepers Day.
Canada Remembers: The virtual panel series
Listen. Learn. Discuss. The virtual panel series allows you to learn more about commemoration, Canada’s military history, and the experiences of our Veterans.
Significant commemorative events
Find information on recurring commemorative milestone days, weeks and other events.
Candlelight Tribute Ceremony
Candlelight ceremonies began in the Netherlands to honour those who liberated the country from German occupation during the Second World War.
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