Here is a list of events and special schedules for city services going on in the City of Calgary for Remembrance Day.
To honour the memory of those who have served and to show appreciation for those who continue to serve, residents can attend one of the following ceremonies:
Aerospace Museum
- 4629 McCall Way NE
- Arrive before 10:15 a.m. to ensure you get a seat. Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Battalion Park
- 3001 Signal Hill Dr. SW
- Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Burnsland Cemetery
- 27 Ave. at Spiller Rd. S.E.
- Many heroes representing the Canadian Military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been laid to rest here. Join us for a free walking tour at 2 p.m.
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
- 2000 Airport Rd N.E.
- Airport Pipe Band and Honour Guard will form up at 10:30 a.m. in the Concourse D - Departures Level.
Canadian Pacific Ogden Memorial
- 7550 Ogden Dale Rd. S.E.
- Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Central Memorial Park
- 1221 2 Street SW
- Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and includes a parade with the Calgary Highlanders.
Chinook Centre
- 6455 Macleod Trail S.W.
- The 2015 Calgary Poppy Fund’s annual campaign is underway at Chinook Centre with a special display and representatives from the Legion in the mall’s centre court. Live buglers will perform prior to a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
Field of Crosses
- Memorial Drive, between 3 Street and Centre Street
- Remembrance Day ceremony at the flagpole, service begins at 10:45 a.m.
Jubilee Auditorium
- 1415 14 Ave. N.W.
- Tickets are free and issued on first-come, first-served basis.
- Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.
Kerby Centre
- 1133 7 Ave. S.W.,
- Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and service begins at 10:50 a.m.
Military Museums
- 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W.
- Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Admission is free and those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Veterans’ Food Bank.
Poppy Plaza
- Memorial Drive at 10 St. N.W.
- This park commemorates those who have served to protect our freedom and security and is open from 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily.
Royal Canadian Legions
Various locations
- The ceremony at the Kensington location (1910 Kensington Rd. N.W.), will be followed by lunch and refreshments.
- Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 9:45; the service begins at 10:45 a.m.
Residents of Calgary are also reminded of the following activities available on Remembrance Day:
- Free public swimming at select City of Calgary pools
- 50% regular admission for Wild Wednesday at the Village Square Leisure Centre
- Free public skating from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Remembrance Day at select City of Calgary arenas
The following facilities are closed on November 11, 2015:
- The Calgary Soccer Centre
- Beltline, Bob Bahan, Canyon Meadows, Glenmore, Inglewood, Renfrew, Shouldice, and Thornhill Aquatic & Fitness Centres
- Stew Hendry Arena
- North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres
- The Nature Centre at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
- The Animal Services Centre
- All City of Calgary Administrative buildings
As for getting around in the city on Wednesday, commuters should know that Calgary Transit is operating on a Saturday schedule.
All on-street parking is free and holiday rates are in effect at select Calgary Parking Authority lots. The CPA also offers free parking to all vehicles with a valid Veterans' licence plate, except for the Calgary Zoo and TELUS Spark!