Events archive

Past events

Reverse-chronological archive of past Calgary Salutes events. Use the site search to find a specific event.

2026

12 archived
19 Aug. Community event listing, organized by Casa Familia Cigars & Vapes. Cigars, Community & a Cause: Veterans Donation Drive. Casa Familia Cigars & Vapes, Calgary. 17:30 – 21:00 MDT.

Casa Familia Cigars & Vapes is hosting its annual HERF: an outdoor cigar gathering, community evening and donation drive. The evening will include special in-store promotions,…

10 Aug. Community event listing, organized by HMCS Tecumseh and the Wilson family. Celebration of Life for Captain Bill Wilson. HMCS Tecumseh, Calgary. 14:00 – 15:00 MDT.

Family, friends and members of Calgary’s naval and military community gathered at HMCS Tecumseh on Monday, August 10, 2026, to celebrate the life of Captain(N) William Hargen…

9 Aug. Community event listing, organized by Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping. Peacekeepers Day Ceremony 2026. Peacekeeper Park - Garrison Green, Calgary. 11:30 – 13:00 MDT.

The Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP) invites the community to the annual Peacekeepers Day ceremony honouring those who paid the ultimate…

2 Jul. Calgary Salutes event. HMCS Calgary Barn Burner (Calgary). The Commons at ATCO Park | Blue Flame Kitchen, Calgary. 18:00 – 21:00 MDT.

The Calgary Barn Burner brings Calgarians together for military-community recognition in a civic, family-friendly evening of dinner, drinks, and Stampede entertainment. Adults:…

7 Jun. Calgary Salutes event. New Command Team Breakfast Meet and Greet. TBD, Calgary, Calgary. 09:00 – 11:00 MDT.

The new command team of HMCS Calgary visits Calgary for a breakfast meet and greet with committee members and stakeholders. This is an opportunity to connect with the incoming…

24 May. Calgary Salutes partner event. Wardroom Reception. Wardroom, CFB Esquimalt, 1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 5K5, Esquimalt. 14:00 – 16:00 PDT.

To culminate the weekend, a reception will be held at the base Wardroom where guests and members of the ship's company can mingle before returning to Calgary. Finger foods and a…

24 May. Calgary Salutes partner event. Orca Day Sail. HMC Dockyard Esquimalt Main Entrance, 1600 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 7N2, Esquimalt. 08:00 – 12:00 PDT.

The crew of HMCS Calgary will be taking guests out on a day sail aboard an Orca Class Training Vessel. Guests will be showcased the full capabilities of the vessel and offered a…

23 May. Calgary Salutes partner event. HMCS Calgary's Barnburner (Esquimalt). HMCS Venture Gunroom, CFB Esquimalt, Victoria View Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 5S1, Esquimalt. 15:30 – 23:00 PDT.

This event has passed. It was held on May 23, 2026 at the HMCS Venture Gunroom, CFB Esquimalt. For a full recap, see the Esquimalt Barn Burner Epic Weekend article . HMCS…

22 May. Calgary Salutes partner event. Paris Sahlen Golf Tournament. Pacific Highland Golf, 450 Creed Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6C9, Victoria. 10:30 – 16:00 PDT.

The annual Paris Sahlen Golf Tournament honours the legacy of HMCS Calgary's late Honourary Coxswain, Paris Sahlen. Teams of four compete in a full round of golf. Paris Kemp…

8 Apr. Calgary Salutes partner event. 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong. The Military Museums, Calgary, Calgary. 13:00 – 15:00 MDT.

A special commemoration marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, one of the most storied battles of the Korean War. The event featured Dr. David Bercuson, a…

7 Mar. Calgary Salutes partner event. International Women's Day with HMCS Tecumseh. The Military Museums, Calgary, Calgary. 11:00 – 13:00 MST.

In recognition of 2026 International Women's Day, Calgary Salutes joined HMCS Tecumseh for an event celebrating women in the Canadian Armed Forces. The program highlighted the…

5 Feb. Calgary Salutes partner event. William McKnight Lecture. The Hangar Flight Museum, Calgary, Calgary. 12:00 – 14:00 MST.

The Heritage and History Subcommittee, in partnership with The Hangar Flight Museum, hosted a lecture on WWII Flying Ace William (Bill) McKnight. This marked the 85th anniversary…