You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Canadian War Memorial Celebration and Wreath
Laying Ceremony to be held on June 5,6,7, 2026.

Our headquarter’s hotel will be the Best Western Plus, Ottawa Civic Centre, 1274
Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario. Room rates are $189.00 per night Queen Bed(s) $ 199.00 per
night for King Bed (Canadian funds plus applicable taxes). SEE PAGE 2 FOR RESERVAT ION.
Rooms in our block are limited and must be ordered before May 6 , 2025. All rooms will be
released after this date. Blocks are for Fri, Sat and Sun nights.

Our annual banquet and entertainment will be held at the hotel 1274 dining
room on Saturday, June 6st . The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a time of fellowship and
cash bar. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the banquet are $70.00 and must be
ordered in advance, No later than May 15. Your choice of Chicken, Salmon or Beef must be
shown on the pre registration form attached. Suggested dress code is men in tuxedo, business
suit or military uniform. For the ladies is street length dress or formal gown.

Our Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 7th at the
National War Memorial commencing at 11:00 a.m. Transportation will be provided. Wreaths
are made of artificial flowers and can be used for many years. Those Jurisdictions who
currently have a wreath are urged to have a representative available to present their wreath.
The name of the person should be sent to the Secretary no later than May 15, 2026. If no
representative is available, the committee will find an able body to present your wreath.
Jurisdictions that do not have a wreath and would like to order one may do so by contacting the
Secretary. The cost of a new wreath is $200.00 and must be ordered no later than March 1,
2026.

On Friday evening there will be a informal get together in the Club 1274 Lounge from 7:00 p.m.
– 9:00 p.m. Banquet tickets will be available for pick-up at that time.
On Saturday we have scheduled no events for group participation for Saturday morning,
however last year many people who arrived Friday evening decided on exploring Ottawa. See
information on page 2.

The committee is looking forward to greeting you in Ottawa June 5,6,7, 2026
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the secretary
Mathew Forgie, Secretary
519-437-9221, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CLICK HERE to View/Download the Invitation and Info Packet