Calgarians looking to remember the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces will have various choices on Nov. 11, including indoor and outdoor locations.
Prominent Remembrance Day ceremonies are being held at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium and at the Military Museums, but Calgarians are being encouraged to attend ceremonies at local cenotaphs located across the city and at the Field of Crosses.
Speaking to LiveWire Calgary on Nov. 1, for the start of 11 days of remembrance, Councillor Andre Chabot, said it was important to remember the freedoms fought for by those who lost their lives in Canada’s armed conflicts and wars.
“It’s extremely important for people to remember what it is that these individuals did for us. For the protection of our rights and our freedoms, folks paid the ultimate sacrifice. There is no no greater contribution that you can make to society than than what these individuals have done for our country,” he said.
“We’ve been blessed with living in a world free of conflict and war, at least in this country, and for that we need to be thankful. We need to recognize that contribution that those individuals have made that has given us that freedom.”
Reduced hours and some road closures for Remembrance Day
As part of the national day of remembrance, some city services will be operating at reduced hours and others will be closed.
Calgary Transit will be operating on a Saturday level of service, with all veterans and accompanying family members being able to ride transit for free on Nov. 11.
A special transit bus service will be run between Lions Park Station and the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., to accommodate Calgarians wishing to attend that service.
Parts of Memorial Drive, roads surrounding Central Memorial Park, and 26 Avenue SE will be closed to facilitate Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Eastbound and westbound Riverfront Avenue SE access to Centre Street Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., along with lane closures near the Field of Crosses from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
12 and 13 Avenue SW, along with 4 Street SW next to Central Memorial Park will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Calgary Highlanders Parade.
26 Avenue SE between 11 Street SE and Dartmouth Road, and 11 Street SE between 23 and 26 Avenue SE next to the Ramsay Calgary Police Station, will be closed.
List of Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Activities
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Jake’s Gift
Vertigo Theatre
October 30, 2024 - November 17, 2024, Multiple Times
A beloved multi-award-winning Canadian play returns to Lunchbox. 2004 & 1944. On the shores of Juno Beach, a precocious 10-year-old helps a WWII veteran confront ghosts from his past. While revisiting the shores of Juno Beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier […]
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Remembrance Day at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
November 11, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
A Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Doors to the building will open at 9:00 a.m. and the Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event with no advance ticketing, as capacity allows. Complimentary parking will be available.
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Remembrance Day at the Hanger Flight Museum
Hangar Flight Museum
November 11, 2024, 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Each year on Remembrance Day we gather to ensure we never forget. The helicopter landing area behind The Hangar Flight Museum was once a parade square during the Second World War as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Our wonderful neighbours Eagle Copters and Alpine Helicopters have been kind enough to partner with […]
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Remembrance Day at Legion No. 1 Branch
Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch
November 11, 2024, 10:15 am - 11:30 am
All are invited to honour and remember Canada’s Veterans in Calgary. Doors will open at 9am. Remembrance service will start at 10:15 am. Bar will open at 11:30 a.m. Music will play at Noon. Stew and bub $6.00, drinks are $5.50. The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to ensuring Canadians never forget. In today’s fast-paced […]
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Remembrance Day at the Military Museums
The Military Museums
November 11, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Please join us at The Military Museums this November 11th for our Remembrance Day ceremony. The museum will open its doors to the public after the Remembrance Day service at 12:00 pm and will close at 6:00 pm. Admission to the Museum will not require advance booking and will be by donation. We will not […]
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Special Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Field of Crosses
Field of Crosses
November 11, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Remembrance Day – November 11 – A televised Remembrance Day Ceremony is held at the field at 10:10 a.m. Parking is very restricted in the parking lot adjacent to the field this day. It is recommended that people park on the South side of the river in the Eau Claire area and walk the short […]
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The King’s Own Calgary Regiment Remembrance Day Ceremonies
North Glenmore Park
November 11, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Please join The King’s Own for the following Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11, 2024. North Glenmore Park, 137 Battalion Memorial (Full parade with Regimental band.) Monday, November 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend one of these services to honour Canada’s fallen. Lest We Forget.
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Remembrance Day at the Kensington Legion
Kensington Legion No. 264
November 11, 2024, 10:40 am - 11:30 am
All are invited to join the community in remembering and honouring our Veterans in Calgary. Please note that this is an outdoor service with limited seating. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Join us after for food, drinks and comradeship in the Legion lounge. Everyone welcome. All ages. Members and non-members.
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