Commemorative Events

Calendar of Events

Welcome to the Veterans Affairs Canada Calendar of Events. The purpose of this calendar is to highlight national events of interest to Veterans, those with a connection to Canada’s military, past or present, and the Canadian public-at-large.

Upcoming events

151st Anniversary Ceremony of Founding the NWMP and RCMP
RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood , Canada
Canadian Tulip Festival: Victory Day Parade
Military Parade
Commissioners Park , Canada
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
HMCS Carleton , Canada
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Canadian War Museum , Canada
Canadian Tulip Festival: Opening Ceremony Military Vehicle Parade
Commissioners Park , Canada
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra
Musical / Theatrical Tribute
Barrie Legion Branch 147 VE-Day Parade & Ceremony
Royal Cdn. Legion Branch 147 (Barrie) , Canada
Ukrainian Day of Remembrance
National Military Cemetery in Beechwood Cemetery , Canada
Victory in Europe Day
National War Memorial , Canada
Winnipeg Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Chippawa , Canada
Hamilton Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
HMCS Haida National Historic Site , Canada
Dutch Remembrance Day
National Military Cemetery in Beechwood Cemetery , Canada
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Wall Of Honour unveilling in London, Ontario
Dedication / Re-dedication Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Prevost , Canada
Battle of the Atlantic National Commemorative Ceremony in London, Ontario
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Prevost , Canada
Windsor Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Dieppe Gardens , Canada
Vancouver Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Discovery , Canada
Calgary Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Calgary City Hall , Canada
Edmonton Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Nonsuch , Canada
Regina Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Queen , Canada
Saskatoon Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Unicorn , Canada
Oshawa Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury , Canada
Thunder Bay Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Marina Park, Thunder Bay Waterfront , Canada
St. John's Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Newfoundland National War Memorial , Canada
Saint John Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
New Brunswick Naval Memorial , Canada
Halifax Battle of the Atlantic Parade
Point Pleasant Park , Canada
VE Day & Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in Calgary
in front of City Hall / Municipal Plaza , Canada
Victoria Battle of the Atlantic Parade
British Columbia Legislature Cenotaph , Canada
Chicoutimi 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Champlain , Canada
Rimouski 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship d'Iberville , Canada
Sept-Îles 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Jolliet , Canada
Montréal 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Clock Tour (Tour de l'horloge) , Canada
Chester Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Chester Cenotaph , Canada
Ottawa Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Carleton / National Naval Reserve Monument , Canada
Québec City's 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Monument dedicated to the Memory of Merchant Mariners , Canada
Trois-Rivières 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Trois-Rivières Esplanade on the Saint-Laurent , Canada
Murray River Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Main St. Intersection Rte 4 and Rte 24 , Canada
Kingston Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony
Military Parade
Navy Memorial Park , Canada
VE Day 80, Ottawa
Canadian War Museum , Canada
Indigenous Veterans Monument Unveiling in Victoria Park, Regina
Dedication / Re-dedication Ceremony
Victoria Park, south of the cenotaph , Canada
LGBT Purge Commemoration & Opening Night of 2025 Fruit Machine Tour
Other
Black Box Theatre , Canada
Behind The Glory - The Story of the BCATP
Educational Event
Royal Cdn. Legion Branch 147 (Barrie) , Canada

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Remembrance Day

National Military Cemetery's Annual Remembrance Day Service

Beechwood Cemetery , Canada

Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Canadian National Vimy Memorial , France

Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial , France

Official Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial , France

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National Military Cemetery's Annual Remembrance Day Service

Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Remembrance Day Guide-Led Moment of Reflection at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Official Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

RCMP Annual Veterans' Week Memorial Service and Commemoration ceremony

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