9 Remembrance Day events in Calgary

Remembrance Day is a time for reflection on our freedoms, honouring those who fought for them, and appreciating the future we have because of them.

No matter where you are in Calgary, there are a plethora of events to pay your respects to former, current, and retired service members.

What: A Remembrance Day ceremony taking place at this collection of military tradition, history, and legacy. Following the ceremony, the museum will reopen, with free admission for visitors.
Where: The Military Museums – 4520 Crowchild Trail South West, Calgary
When: Service begins at 10:30 a.m., museum will be open after service

What: From November 1 to November 11, a flag-raising ceremony with bugle and bagpipe will take place on Memorial Drive, culminating with the Remembrance Day ceremony. 3,200 white crosses, inscribed with the name, rank, regiment, date of death, and age of the approximately 3,200 Southern Alberta soldiers who have been killed in action.
Where: Memorial Drive – between 3rd North West and Centre Street, Calgary
When: Flag-raising ceremony is held at sunrise and service begins at 10:45 a.m.

What: Marking 100 years since troops deployed from Battalion Park to fight in the First World War, this is the 4th such ceremony to take place in the park.
Where: Battalion Park – 3001 Signal Hill Drive South West, Calgary
When: Ceremonies begin at 10:30 a.m.

What: A Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the Juno Beach Academy, taking place in the solemn and beautiful Queen’s Park Cemetery.
Where: Queen’s Park Cemetery – 3219 4 Street North West, Calgary
When: Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m.

What: Remembrance Day ceremony featuring a parade march past (weather permitting) and wreath laying by political figures, veterans, as well as military, community, and civic leaders.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 13 Avenue North West, Calgary
When: Doors open at 9:30 a.m., ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.

What: Hosted at Calgary’s Aero Space Museum, following the ceremony the museum will be open to the public, with admission by donation.
Where: Aero Space Museum of Calgary – 4629 McCall Way North East, Calgary
When: Services begin at 10:30 a.m.

What: Ceremony, comprising of a band, wreath-laying, and an honour guard featuring Calgary Police Service, RCMP, Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Emergency Medical Services, Royal Air Force, British Army, Canadian Corp of Commissionaires, 604 Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Canada Border Services Agency and the United States Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection.
Where: Calgary International Airport – 2000 Airport Road North East, Calgary
When: Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.