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On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Calgarians will take time to reflect on the men and women who gave their lives fighting for Canada’s freedom.
Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in Alberta, and there are a number of ceremonies across the city for people to attend and pay their respects.
Field of Crosses
A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive N.W., where more than 3,700 white crosses stand in honour of men and women from southern Alberta who died in the line of military duty.
Memorial Drive N.W. will be closed between Fourth Street N.E. and 10th Street N.W as of 9 a.m.
Parking next to the field is limited, and guests are encouraged to park south of the river in the Eau Claire area and walk from there.
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the Remembrance Day ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Jubilee Auditorium at 1415 14th Ave. N.W.
Free parking will be available.
King’s Own Calgary Regiment
A ceremony will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. at the 137 Battalion Memorial in North Glenmore Park. There will be a full parade with a regimental band.
The Hangar Flight Museum
The ceremony will begin at the helicopter landing area at The Hangar Flight Museum at 10:30 a.m., with attendees asked to be seated by 10:15 a.m. Admission is by cash donation, and the event is held outdoors rain or shine.
Following the ceremony, entrance to the museum is available by donation from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Military Museums
A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held beginning at 10:45 a.m., with guests encouraged to arrive early and dress warmly.
Following the ceremony, members of the public can lay a wreath at the Eternal Flame monument, and enter the museums. Entry will be by donation. Food bank donations will not be accepted this year.
The event will also be livestreamed on the museum’s Youtube page.
Studio Bell National Music Centre
The Remembrance Day ceremony will begin at 10:40 a.m. and will feature the Central Alberta Chamber Players.
Following the ceremony, there will be a screening of the documentary short Tattoo 67, which recounts the military performances from Canada’s centennial celebrations.
Veterans and active service members can also explore Studio Bell for free on Nov. 11.
CPKC Memorial Square
A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the company’s head office at 7550 Ogden Dale Rd. S.E. It will include a moment of silence at 11 a.m., followed by the sounding of a train whistle.
More than 33,000 then-Canadian Pacific employees enlisted to serve in both the First and Second World Wars, according to the company’s website.
Calgary Highlanders Remembrance Day Parade
The parade will be held around Central Memorial Park starting at 10 a.m., with several road closures in effect until 1 p.m., including:
- 13th Avenue S.W. between Second and Fifth Street S.W.
- 12th Avenue S.W. between Second and Fourth Street S.W.
- Fourth Street S.W. between 12th and 13th Avenue S.W.
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What’s open and closed
Calgary Transit
Buses, CTrains and On Demand will run on a Saturday level of service.
Veterans and their accompanying family members can ride Calgary Transit for free on Remembrance Day.
Calgary Public Library
All branches will be closed.
Malls
Many malls will have reduced hours for Remembrance Day. Memorials will be on display at Chinook Centre and Market Mall.
Leisure centres
Free swimming will be offered in two timeslots at Canyon Meadows Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Inglewood Aquatic Centre and Shouldice Aquatic Centre.
All other leisure centres and city arenas will be closed.
