Commemorative events
Upcoming events that commemorate the sacrifices of Canadian Veterans.
Calendar of events
EVENTS HAPPENING April 2025
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Ways We Remember War: Film Screening and Discussion
Educational Event
Ottawa , 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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Indigenous Veterans Monument Unveiling in Victoria Park, Regina
Dedication / Re-dedication Ceremony
Regina , Canada
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VE Day 80, Ottawa
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Thunder Bay Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Thunder Bay , Canada
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Saint John Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Saint John , Canada
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Halifax Battle of the Atlantic Parade
Commemorative Ceremony
Halifax , Canada
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St. John's Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
St. John's , Canada
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VE Day & Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in Calgary
Commemorative Ceremony
Calgary , Canada
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Victoria Battle of the Atlantic Parade
Commemorative Ceremony
Victoria , Canada
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Chicoutimi 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Chicoutimi , Canada
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Rimouski 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Rimouski , Canada
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Sept-Îles 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Sept-Îles , Canada
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Montréal 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Montréal , Canada
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Chester Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Chester , Canada
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Ottawa Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Murray River Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Murray River , Canada
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Kingston Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Kingston , Canada
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Oshawa Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Oshawa , Canada
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Winnipeg Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Winnipeg , Canada
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Saskatoon Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Saskatoon , Canada
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Regina Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Regina , Canada
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Edmonton Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Edmonton , Canada
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Calgary Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Calgary , Canada
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Vancouver Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Vancouver , Canada
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Québec City's 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Québec , Canada
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Trois-Rivières 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Trois-Rivières , Canada
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Windsor Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Windsor , Canada
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Battle of the Atlantic National Commemorative Ceremony in London, Ontario
Commemorative Ceremony
London , Canada
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Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Wall Of Honour unveilling in London, Ontario
Dedication / Re-dedication Ceremony
London , Canada
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Dutch Remembrance Day
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Hamilton Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Hamilton , 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
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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
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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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Educational EventWays We Remember War: Film Screening and Discussion22-Apr-2025 Ottawa, Canada |
2025-04-22 | Educational Event |
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 |
Dedication / Re-dedication CeremonyIndigenous Veterans Monument Unveiling in Victoria Park, Regina03-May-2025 Regina, Canada |
2025-05-03 | Dedication / Re-dedication Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyVE Day 80, Ottawa03-May-2025 Ottawa, Canada |
2025-05-03 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Military ParadeThunder Bay Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony04-May-2025 Thunder Bay, Canada |
2025-05-04 | Military Parade |
Commemorative CeremonySaint John Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony04-May-2025 Saint John, Canada |
2025-05-04 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyHalifax Battle of the Atlantic Parade04-May-2025 Halifax, Canada |
2025-05-04 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Military ParadeSt. John's Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony04-May-2025 St. John's, Canada |
2025-05-04 | Military Parade |
Commemorative CeremonyVE Day & Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in Calgary04-May-2025 Calgary, Canada |
2025-05-04 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyVictoria Battle of the Atlantic Parade04-May-2025 Victoria, Canada |
2025-05-04 | 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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