https://www.613today.ca/events Your complete guide to 613 events in Ottawa! Find festivals, concerts, parties, sports events, cultural celebrations, food markets, outdoor activities and community gatherings in Ottawa-Gatineau (613 area code). Free and paid events updated daily. en-us 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) Sat, 19 Jun 2027 10:30:00 GMT https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-06-19-33-combat-engineer-regiment-commemorative-ceremony https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-06-19-33-combat-engineer-regiment-commemorative-ceremony Saturday, June 19, 2027 | 10:30 a.m. Section 27, Beechwood Cemetery – Canada’s National Cemetery Join the members of the 33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER), veterans, families, and supporters as ... Sat, 19 Jun 2027 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-06-09-third-annual-under-the-maple-leaf-respecting-the-canadian-fl https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-06-09-third-annual-under-the-maple-leaf-respecting-the-canadian-fl Join Us for the Third Annual Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian Flag Ceremony Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 7:00 PM National Military Cemetery of Canada Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cem... Wed, 09 Jun 2027 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-06-06-veterans-national-memorial-remembrance-ceremony https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-06-06-veterans-national-memorial-remembrance-ceremony Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony The Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony brings together Veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, motorcycle enthusiasts, a... Sun, 06 Jun 2027 08:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-23-rcmp-veterans-association-ottawa-division-annual-commemorati https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-23-rcmp-veterans-association-ottawa-division-annual-commemorati Join Us for the 154th Anniversary of the Founding of the North-West Mounted Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police The RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division, and Beechwood Cemetery invi... Sun, 23 May 2027 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-08-day-of-remembrance-and-victory-over-nazism-in-world-war-ii-c https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-08-day-of-remembrance-and-victory-over-nazism-in-world-war-ii-c Join us on May 8th 2027 at 1030 hrs for a Remembrance and Wreath laying ceremony at the National Military Cemetery. We will take a moment to honour all those who have lost their lives in the defenc... Sat, 08 May 2027 08:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-04-dutch-remembrance-ceremony-2027 https://www.613today.ca/events/2027-05-04-dutch-remembrance-ceremony-2027 Join Us for the Dutch Remembrance Ceremony on May 4, 2026 Date: Monday, May 4, 2027 1:30 PM to 3:00 pmLocation: National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Ne... Tue, 04 May 2027 13:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-11-national-military-cemetery-s-annual-remembrance-day-service https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-11-national-military-cemetery-s-annual-remembrance-day-service All military members of the National Capital Region, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forc... Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-08-amicitia-france-canada-remembrance-day-ceremony https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-08-amicitia-france-canada-remembrance-day-ceremony Join us for a special commemorative ceremony honouring the soldiers who fell in battle and celebrating the enduring friendship between Canada and France. Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Time: 2:00 p... Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-07-no-stone-left-alone-ncr-girl-guides-ceremony-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-07-no-stone-left-alone-ncr-girl-guides-ceremony-2026 Each year, the Girl Guides of Canada play a meaningful role in remembrance through the No Stone Left Alone Ceremony, honouring those who served and sacrificed for our country. Together with their l... Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-csis-national-memorial-cemetery-remembrance-ceremony https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-csis-national-memorial-cemetery-remembrance-ceremony The Pillar Society proudly continues its tradition of remembrance at the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery, honouring all who have served Canada, both at home and abroad, in military and civilian cap... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-03-no-stone-left-alone-at-national-military-cemetery-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-03-no-stone-left-alone-at-national-military-cemetery-2026 Join Us for the 9th Annual No Stone Left Alone Ceremony On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood will proudly host the 9th Annual No Stone Left Alone... Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-03-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-a-timeless-tale-the-mummy-s-t https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-03-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-a-timeless-tale-the-mummy-s-t Join us for our season finale with a unique collaboration with Ottawa Chamberfest! This one-of-a-kind event offers a life-changing cinematic experience. Enjoy a live, improvised accompaniment by a ... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-27-national-military-cemetery-clean-up-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-27-national-military-cemetery-clean-up-2026 Join us at the National Military Cemetery for a day of service and community. We invite all members of the community, serving members of the military, veterans, and family members to join us for a ... Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitaryfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-22-the-death-dialogues-non-traditional-losses-or-living-losses https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-22-the-death-dialogues-non-traditional-losses-or-living-losses Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for a thoughtful evening exploring a type of grief that is often misunderstood and rarely discussed: living l... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarybooksmemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-20-annual-police-and-peace-officers-memorial-at-the-rcmp-nation https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-20-annual-police-and-peace-officers-memorial-at-the-rcmp-nation Date: Sunday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa Join us at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, a... Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-a-timeless-tale-jumanji https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-a-timeless-tale-jumanji ​Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s only national cemetery. ​​Event Highlights: Historical Walking Tour: Before Jumanji begins, join Bee... Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoorfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-15-visite-guidee-de-la-partie-ouest-du-cimetiere-de-beechwood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-15-visite-guidee-de-la-partie-ouest-du-cimetiere-de-beechwood Inscrivez-vous ici ! Se promener dans la partie ouest du Cimetière Beechwood, c’est comme se promener dans l’histoire des débuts du Canada. Les participants à la visite entendront des noms de rues ... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-13-living-library-bytown-200 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-13-living-library-bytown-200 Beechwood’s Annual Living Library – Bytown 200Join us at Beechwood Cemetery for the Annual Historical Tour, a unique event that brings history to life. This year, we celebrate the incredible storie... Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoormemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-12-honouring-soldiers-of-suicide https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-12-honouring-soldiers-of-suicide United together to honour soldiers of suicide See the faces of the unremembered in this sunset ceremony at the National Military Cemetery of Canada. Join the families and friends of the soldiers or... Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-09-celebrating-valour-film-screening-panel-conversation https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-09-celebrating-valour-film-screening-panel-conversation Join Us on September 9, 2026 for Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation Presented in partnership with The Veterans Channel Beechwood Cemetery, in partnership with The Veterans Chan... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialcommunityfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-partage-beechwood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-partage-beechwood -A Fundraising Feast- Beneath the Lanterns, A Table Awaits As dusk settles over the cemetery’s ancient trees, lanterns flicker to life and a single long table stretches into the night. This year, w... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-dieppe-raid-commemoration-ceremony https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-19-dieppe-raid-commemoration-ceremony Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:00 a.m. Amicitia France Canada Monument, Beechwood Cemetery Join us as we commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, one of the most significant and costly o... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-15-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-timeless-tales-a-mighty-wind https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-15-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-timeless-tales-a-mighty-wind Join Us for a Special Evening at Beechwood Cemetery Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s only national cemetery. ​​Event Highlights: Histo... Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoorfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-12-under-the-leaves-poetry-at-beechwood-inaugural-event-bytown- https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-12-under-the-leaves-poetry-at-beechwood-inaugural-event-bytown- August 12 2026 6:45 PM | Beechwood Cemetery – Section 34 (opposite the tank) Beechwood Cemetery is proud to launch Under the Leaves: Poetry at Beechwood, a new annual poetry series celebrating the ... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorybooksarts https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-capital-pop-up-cinema-presents Join Us at Beechwood Cemetery for the first film in our summer series— Timeless Tales: Romeo + Juliet Experience a unique cultural event in the beau... Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoorfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-timeless-tales-love-that-built-a-city https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-timeless-tales-love-that-built-a-city A Special Walking Tour Inspired by Romeo and Juliet Before Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents Romeo and Juliet begins, join Beechwood Cemetery for a unique guided walking tour exploring the real-life l... Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoorfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-17-a-company-of-fools-presents-a-midsummer-night-s-dream https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-17-a-company-of-fools-presents-a-midsummer-night-s-dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a tale of love, magic, and mischief. The story follows four young lovers who flee into the woods, where they encounter a feuding fairy king and queen, a playful fairy n... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-16-unveiling-the-sir-william-stephenson-commemorative-plaque-at https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-16-unveiling-the-sir-william-stephenson-commemorative-plaque-at Join us on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery for the official unveiling of a new commemorative plaque honouring Sir William Stephen... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-14-eastern-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-14-eastern-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery Sign up here! The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the cemetery’s largest community sections and walk among the headsto... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoormilitaryfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-12-western-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-12-western-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada. This tour visits some of the cemetery’s oldest sections, beautiful gardens,... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoormemorialfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-historic-places-days https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-historic-places-days Join the Bytown Museum for fun and discovery during Historic Places Days from July 11th – 25th! This year’s theme, Communication Through Place and Time, acknowledges the different forms of communic... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumhistorydowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-10-alone-in-the-dark-billings-estate-national-historic-site https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-10-alone-in-the-dark-billings-estate-national-historic-site What happens when the lights go out at Ottawa’s Billings Estate National Historic Site? Find out for yourself. This exclusive small-group investigation isn’t just a ghost tour. It’s an invitation t... Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) outdoorghost-tourparanormalhistoryfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-04-ghosts-of-the-mackenzie-king-estate-walking-tour https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-04-ghosts-of-the-mackenzie-king-estate-walking-tour Embark on a spooky adventure with us as we invite you to join our moonlight walk around the mysterious Mackenzie King Estate nestled deep inside Gatineau Park. As we lead you through this secluded ... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) outdoorghost-tourhistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-02-free-thursday-evenings https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-02-free-thursday-evenings Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy summer by the Rideau Canal. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumhistorydowntownfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-tales-from-the-mausoleum-at-beechwood-cemetery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-tales-from-the-mausoleum-at-beechwood-cemetery Cemeteries are places of serene beauty and deep reflection, brimming with history and stories waiting to be told. We are thrilled to partner with Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site for an un... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) ghost-tourhistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-23-spies-in-the-cemetery-call-to-arms-the-fenian-threat https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-23-spies-in-the-cemetery-call-to-arms-the-fenian-threat Have you ever considered how close foreign conflict once came to Canadian soil? Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Sacred Space at Beechwood, home of the CSIS National Memorial Cem... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) historybooksmemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-second-annual-ceremony-under-the-maple-leaf-respecting-the-c https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-second-annual-ceremony-under-the-maple-leaf-respecting-the-c Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM | National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery. Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada, proudly invites you to the second annual Under the Maple Le... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarybooksmemorialcommunityoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-butterfly-memorial-event-bfo-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-butterfly-memorial-event-bfo-ottawa On Sunday, June 7 at 3 pm, the Ottawa community will come together to experience The Butterfly Memorial Event, by BFO-Ottawa, to remember our loved ones. All too often, people are left to grieve al... Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-veterans-motorcycle-national-memorial-remembrance-ceremony-a https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-veterans-motorcycle-national-memorial-remembrance-ceremony-a The Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony is an event that brings together Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces motorcycle enthusiasts and supporters to remember and commemorate Canada’s Fa... Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-31-western-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-31-western-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada. This tour visits some of the cemetery’s oldest sections, beautiful gardens,... Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoormemorialfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-close-to-conflict-canada-and-the-american-civil-war https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-close-to-conflict-canada-and-the-american-civil-war Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its legacies still matter today. Today, Canada stands as a proud and independent po... Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownupcomingindigenous https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-26-echoes-in-pride-my-history-of-lesbian-activism https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-26-echoes-in-pride-my-history-of-lesbian-activism My History of Lesbian Activism An evening of lived history, courage, and community leadership Date: May 26, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Sacred Space, Beechwood Cemetery Join us for a powerful and ... Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-26-eastern-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-26-eastern-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the cemetery’s largest community sections and walk among military, RCMP, Ottawa Police, and CSIS veterans. Tue, 26 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistoryoutdoormilitary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-23-rcmp-veterans-association-ottawa-division-annual-commemorati https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-23-rcmp-veterans-association-ottawa-division-annual-commemorati Join us for the 153st Anniversary Ceremony of Founding the NWMP and RCMP. RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division and Beechwood Cemetery invites you to an annual commemoration held at the RCMP ... Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-19-the-death-dialogues-thanatology-101-the-good-the-bad-and-the https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-19-the-death-dialogues-thanatology-101-the-good-the-bad-and-the Join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for an evening that invites thoughtful conversation about one of life’s most universal experiences: grief. Part of ... Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorybooksmemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-19-unveiling-of-the-inuit-sacred-spiritual-symbol-qulliq-at-the https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-19-unveiling-of-the-inuit-sacred-spiritual-symbol-qulliq-at-the Join Us – National Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, we invite you to join us at Beechwood Cemetery for a significant national moment of remembrance and recognition. In partn... Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorialindigenous https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-war-graves-week-beechwood-cemetery-tour https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-war-graves-week-beechwood-cemetery-tour Join CWGC and Beechwood Cemetery for a free guided tour honouring War Graves Week. Learn about the servicemembers who died in the World Wars commemorated in the National Military Cemetery. Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeoutdoorhistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-14-book-launch-of-the-journey-of-beechwood-cemetery-canada-s-le https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-14-book-launch-of-the-journey-of-beechwood-cemetery-canada-s-le Join Us! We are excited to invite you to the official launch of our Beechwood Cemetery’s book! Come celebrate with us on May 14th from 5:00–7:00pm for an evening of conversation, community, and cel... Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorybooksmemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-12-book-launch-fifty-irish-lives-in-canada https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-12-book-launch-fifty-irish-lives-in-canada Book Launch – Fifty Irish Lives in Canada. May 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM Join us for a distinguished evening of history, storytelling, and national reflection as we host the official launch of Fifty Irish... Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorybooks https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-81st-anniversary-of-victory-in-europe-day-ve-day https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-81st-anniversary-of-victory-in-europe-day-ve-day The Amicitia France–Canada Monument Association and its partners warmly invite members of the French and Canadian communities, veterans, and their families to join us for a moment of national remem... Sat, 09 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-at-war-against-japan-1941-1945 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-at-war-against-japan-1941-1945 Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this exhibition explores different aspects of Canada’s involvement in the war against Japan — including the Battle of Hong Kong, the... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownmilitary-history https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-s-unknown-soldier https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-s-unknown-soldier Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriation of Canada’s Unknown Soldier, this 18-panel wall display explores the histor... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownremembrance https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-portraits-stories-of-black-canadian-military-service https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-portraits-stories-of-black-canadian-military-service Recognizing a proud tradition through compelling accounts of service and sacrifice. Black Canadians have had an enduring presence in Canada’s military history. They fought and died for freedom abro... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-winners-of-the-national-youth-remembrance-contests-2025 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-winners-of-the-national-youth-remembrance-contests-2025 Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Contests, organized by the Legion National Foundation. This year, the Canadian War... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownremembranceart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-alone-in-the-dark-cumberland-heritage-village-museum-english https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-alone-in-the-dark-cumberland-heritage-village-museum-english This is not a ghost tour. It is a guided paranormal investigation, and YOU are part of it. Over two hours, we’ll explore four heated heritage buildings: the old church, the schoolhouse, the train s... Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) outdoorghost-tourparanormalhistoryfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-ghosts-of-the-bytown-museum https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-ghosts-of-the-bytown-museum Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of ghostly encounters shared by museum s... Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) outdoorghost-tourhistory https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-day-of-remembrance-and-victory-over-nazism-in-world-war-ii-c https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-day-of-remembrance-and-victory-over-nazism-in-world-war-ii-c Join us on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 1030 hrs for a Remembrance and Wreath laying ceremony at the National Military Cemetery. We will take a moment to honour all those who have lost their lives in th... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarymemorial https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-echoes-of-valour-hmcs-trentonian-and-the-corvette-navy https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-echoes-of-valour-hmcs-trentonian-and-the-corvette-navy Second Event – HMCS Trentonian and the Corvette Navy Wednesday, May 6 2026– 1900 hrs (7:00 PM) Join us for the next installment of Echoes of Valour, an evening series hosted at the National Militar... Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freehistorymilitarybooks https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-05-original-haunted-walk-of-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-05-original-haunted-walk-of-ottawa Some stories can only be told at night! Be captivated by our friendly and talented storytellers, each wearing one of our iconic black cloaks, as they recount the area’s most spine-tingling ghostly ... Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) outdoorghost-tourhistoryfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-01-what-s-in-a-frame-200-years-of-community-portraits https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-01-what-s-in-a-frame-200-years-of-community-portraits Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th! Reflecting on 200+ years, we look to portraits of past and present Ottawa r... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumhistorydowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-05-war-museum-thursday-nights https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-05-war-museum-thursday-nights Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations required. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemuseumhistoryfamilyweekly https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-25-antiquarian-book-fair https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-25-antiquarian-book-fair Peruse and purchase antique and rare books, maps, and paper ephemera from 20+ dealers. Live presentations on historic bookbinding and book collecting history. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) booksantiquesmarketeducationhistoryindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-10-stittsville-haunted-heritage-tours https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-10-stittsville-haunted-heritage-tours 90-minute haunted heritage walking tour sharing tales and legends of the unexplained in historic Stittsville. Enter a house that makes some quiver! Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) heritagetourhalloweenhauntedhistorywalking-tourcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-08-black-history-ottawa-streets https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-08-black-history-ottawa-streets Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resilience, culture, and community. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalhistoryeducationtourblack-history