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A Message from our President Mike Babin
I’m very pleased to invite you to Ottawa for the weekend of August 14-17 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of V-J Day. It will be a weekend of conversation, sharing memories, solemn commemoration, learning, fine dining, inspired entertainment and more.
What You Need to Know:
1. View Our Activities
| Thursday, August 14 | Evening | Arrival Meet and Greet Reception |
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| Friday, August 15 | ||||
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| Morning | Commemoration Ceremony at National War Memorial | |||
| Afternoon | Breakout Sessions for Learning and Memory Exchange | |||
| Evening | Movie and Conversation Night | |||
| Saturday, August 16 | |||
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| Morning | Visit to Hong Kong Veterans Memorial Wall | ||
| Afternoon | Tour and Presentation at Canadian War Museum | ||
| Evening | Gala Reception & Dinner with Great Entertainment | ||
| Sunday, August 17 | ||||
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| Morning | Farewell Breakfast | |||
2. Register!
The registration fee is $300 per person. Your registration fee includes:
- 3 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 2 receptions
- War Museum Tour
- Entertainment
- 1 Gala Dinner
- Shuttle buses between venues
Altogether this represents a value of over $500!
If you prefer, registration forms are also available for mail-in submission.
3. Reserve Your Room
You can now book your stay at the beautiful Westin Ottawa hotel at the special HKVCA rate of $239+tax per night by visiting their website or by phoning 1-888-627-8528 and asking for the “80th Anniversary of V-J Day” rate. More details
The first 10 registrations received will be awarded a free Gander t-shirt!
80th Details, Inclusions and Costs
Visit our Details page to access parking and transportation information plus package inclusion and costs.
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Want to Help or Need More Information?
Contact the Committee. (If this link does not generate an email window, copy and paste the following into the address line in your email programme: 2025reunion@hkvca.ca)
We need volunteers! Get in touch using the email instructions above.
Last updated: April 9, 2025
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