Commemorative events
Upcoming events that commemorate the sacrifices of Canadian Veterans.
Calendar of events
EVENTS HAPPENING August 2024
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Service and Sport exhibit at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Educational Event
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Givenchy-en Gohelle , France
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2024 Summer Camps at the Military Museums!
Educational Event
to
Calgary , Canada
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Honouring soldiers of suicide
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Merchant Navy Veterans' Day
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Battle of Britain Commemoration
Commemorative Ceremony
Vancouver , Canada
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National Military Cemetery Clean-Up 2024
Other
Ottawa , Canada
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Remembrance Ceremony for the Latin-American Community
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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The Beechwood Bite - Defence and Security- Part 1
Other
Ottawa , Canada
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National Military Cemetery Clean-Up 2024
Other
Ottawa , Canada
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The Beechwood Bite - Defence and Security- Part 2
Other
Ottawa , Canada
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50th Knokke-Heist Liberation March
Commemorative Ceremony
to
Knokke-Heist , Belgium
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Re-visit to Cyprus in 2024
Commemorative Ceremony
to
Nicosia Cyprus , Canada
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No Stone Left Alone Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery of Canada
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service Remembrance Ceremony
Commemorative Ceremony
Ottawa , Canada
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Military Memorials of Green Island Walking Tour
Other
Ottawa , Canada
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Official Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Commemorative Ceremony
Givenchy-en Gohelle , France
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Guided Walk of Military Memorials in dowtown Ottawa
Other
Ottawa , Canada
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Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Memorial Service
Givenchy-en Gohelle , France
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Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Memorial Service
Auchonvillers , France
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HART Honouring Allies and Remembering Together
Commemorative Ceremony
Lethbridge , Canada
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Educational EventService and Sport exhibit at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial17-Jun-2024 ~ 30-Sep-2024 Givenchy-en Gohelle, France |
2024-06-17 | Educational Event |
Educational Event2024 Summer Camps at the Military Museums!08-Jul-2024 ~ 27-Aug-2024 Calgary, Canada |
2024-07-08 | Educational Event |
Commemorative CeremonyHonouring soldiers of suicide07-Sep-2024 Ottawa, Canada |
2024-09-07 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyMerchant Navy Veterans' Day08-Sep-2024 Ottawa, Canada |
2024-09-08 | Commemorative Ceremony |
Commemorative CeremonyBattle of Britain Commemoration08-Sep-2024 Vancouver, Canada |
2024-09-08 | Commemorative Ceremony |
29-Sep-2024 Ottawa, Canada |
2024-09-29 | Other |
Commemorative CeremonyRemembrance Ceremony for the Latin-American Community06-Oct-2024 Ottawa, Canada |
2024-10-06 | Commemorative Ceremony |
13-Oct-2024 Ottawa, Canada |
2024-10-13 | Other |
20-Oct-2024 Ottawa, Canada |
2024-10-20 | Other |
MORE INFORMATION
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Repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier
This memorial initiative will help preserve the legacy of the Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served, fought and died, and those who have no known final resting place.
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80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Canadians landed on the beaches of Normandy 6 June 1944 – D-Day – and helped begin the liberation of Western Europe.
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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.
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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.
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Significant commemorative events
Find information on recurring commemorative milestone days, weeks and other events.
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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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