Royal Canadian Legion Ceremonies
The Royal Canadian Legion is hosting multiple Remembrance Day ceremonies in Calgary, including at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and various Legion branches and community associations in and around the city.
Multiple locations, legion.ca
Ridge
From November 5 to November 16, Lunchbox Theatre is doing a Remembrance Day tribute called Ridge. The event features Brendan McLeod, who will tell stories about the battle of Vimy Ridge, and there will be live music by The Fugitives band.
Suite 161, 115 9 Ave. S.E., lunchboxtheatre.com
The Field of Crosses
Each year, more than 3,500 white crosses are displayed along Memorial Drive to symbolize the soldiers from Southern Alberta who have died in action. Visit at sunrise or sunset for the flag-raising ceremony that takes place daily from November 1 to 10. On the evening of November 10, you can attend the Night of Lights, where lanterns will be placed and lit in front of the crosses (the Field of Crosses will be closed to the public that day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to prepare for this). You can also watch the televised Remembrance Day service on November 11 at 10:10 a.m.
Memorial Drive between 3 Street N.W. and Centre Street, fieldofcrosses.com
Our Women in Khaki: CWACs at Lougheed House
In honour of Remembrance Day, Lougheed House is doing a display and event to showcase the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWACs). From November 7 to 9, visit Lougheed House to see a display about the history of CWACs and their time spent at the house during the Second World War, which includes photos, uniforms and more. You can also sign up for a guided tour about the house’s military history called Our Women in Khaki: CWACs at Lougheed House, on November 8.
707 13 Ave. S.W., lougheedhouse.com
The Hangar Flight Museum Remembrance Day Ceremony
This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at The Hangar Flight Museum takes place behind the museum at the helicopter landing area, and it will be aired/livestreamed by CTV News on November 11. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. The museum will be open to the public later from 12 to 4 p.m., with admission by donation.
4629 McCall Way N.E., thehangarmuseum.ca
Remembrance Day at the Military Museums
This service takes place at the Military Museums at 10:45 a.m. on November 11. After the service, the public is invited to lay their own wreaths and poppies. Admission to the museum by donation will be open starting at 11:45 a.m.
4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W., themilitarymuseums.ca
Remembrance Day at Studio Bell
Visit Studio Bell to honour Remembrance Day this year. On November 11 at 10:40 a.m., there will be a service with bagpiper Bill Hawes and the Central Alberta Chamber Players. Afterwards, watch the documentary film Tattoo 67. Veterans and active service members will be given free admission that day.
850 4 St. S.E., 403-543-5115, studiobell.ca
