In February and March 2026, Veterans Affairs Canada, along with our partners, and the Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada, will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Gulf War with events in Halifax and Ottawa.
Below is a list of events being held in Canada to commemorate the Gulf War. Please check this page regularly for more information.
Events in Halifax
26 February 2026 – 9h30
Commemorative ceremony, Royal Canadian Legion Fairview Branch 142
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Veterans Affairs Canada will host a ceremony at the cenotaph at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142.
Events in Ottawa
3 March 2026 – TBD
Commemorative ceremony, Beechwood National Cemetery
Ottawa, Ontario
Beechwood Cemetery will hold a commemorative ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War.
Visit our public Calendar of events to find commemorative events that may be happening in your area.