Events

As a convenience to our members and guests, The CSMMI provides this link of events organized by others.  You are advised to visit the organizer's website and/or call the respective organization to confirm the details of the event.  The CSMMI is not responsible for any errors, omissions or changes to the information provided.

See also the "Shows" pages for listings of recurring militaria shows and conventions.


 

CALENDAR of EVENTS

COMING EVENTS 

2025

January 2025

19th                Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

 

February 2025 

9th                  H.M.C.S. Ancaster/Hamilton Gun & Militaria Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Road S. Jerseyville, ON L0R 1RO, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Marshall (289) 700-6017,  HMCS Ancaster Flyer 2025

16th                 CANCELLED due to Snow StormCanadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

 

March 2025

16th                  Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

29th                  Lombardy Gun & Militaria Show, Lombardy Fair Grounds, 8:00am - 2:00pm, John (613-928-2382) or si[email protected]. Eastern ON Gun & Militaria Shows - 2025

April 2025

13th                  H.M.C.S. Ancaster/Hamilton Gun & Militaria Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Road S. Jerseyville, ON L0R 1RO, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Marshall (289) 700-6017,  HMCS Ancaster Flyer 2025

20th               Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2022025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

26th                Ottawa Military Heritage Show, Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe, Ave., Ottawa, ON, 8:30am to 2:30pm  Eric (343) 542-2288  email: [email protected]  Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067908207106 

May 2025

3rd                  Oshawa Military Show, General Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N, Oshawa, ON L1L 0N7, 8:00am to 1:00pm (Mike at 905-242-8794).Oshawa Military Shows 2025 flyer 

18th                 Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 1551 Stevenson Rd N, Oshawa, ON L1L 0N7, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

 

June 2025

7th                  "ON PARADE" Annual Show of the Ontario Model Soldier Society, Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Avenue, Toronto (Etobicoke), ON M8W 2B2,  9:00am - 3:00pm, see https://www.omss.ca/pages/annual_show.html.

8th                  H.M.C.S. Ancaster/Hamilton Gun & Militaria Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Road S. Jerseyville, ON L0R 1RO, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Marshall (289) 700-6017, HMCS Ancaster Flyer 2025

20th & 21st    Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Two-Day Annual Show, Burlington Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, ON, (Mike at [email protected]). see csmmi.com/annual-show-2024-overview for details.

 

July 2025

 

August 2025

10th                  H.M.C.S. Ancaster/Hamilton Gun & Militaria Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Road S. Jerseyville, ON L0R 1RO, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Marshall (289) 700-6017,  HMCS Ancaster Flyer 2025

September 2025

21st                Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

 

October 2025

4th                 Lombardy Gun & Militaria Show, Lombardy Fair Grounds, 8:00am - 2:00pm, John (613-928-2382) or si[email protected]. Eastern ON Gun & Militaria Shows - 2025

11th                 Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show, Lyndhurst Legion, 8:00am - 2:00pm, John (613-928-2382) or si[email protected]. Eastern ON Gun & Militaria Shows - 2025

12th                  H.M.C.S. Ancaster/Hamilton Gun & Militaria Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Road S. Jerseyville, ON L0R 1RO, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Marshall (289) 700-6017, HMCS Ancaster Flyer 2025

19th                 Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]). 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

TBD               Ottawa Military Heritage Show, Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe, Ave., Ottawa, ON, 8:30am to 2:30pm  Eric (343) 542-2288  email: [email protected]  Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067908207106 

 

November 2025

1st                  Oshawa Military Show, General Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N, Oshawa, ON L1L 0N7, 8:00am to 1:00pm (Mike at 905-242-8794). Oshawa Military Shows 2025 flyer 

16th               Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, 8:00am to 12:00pm (Mike at [email protected]) 2025 CSMMI Shows Schedule

December 2025

14th                  H.M.C.S. Ancaster/Hamilton Gun & Militaria Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Road S. Jerseyville, ON L0R 1RO, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Marshall (289) 700-6017,  HMCS Ancaster Flyer 2025

 

Please let us know if you know of any upcoming events and we will be sure to include them.

Saturday, April 26, 2025,    8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Ottawa Military Heritage Show 

Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2G 0C4
Medals, badges, insignia, swords, daggers, bayonets, uniforms, field equipment, helmets, war souvenirs, trench art, toy soldiers, inert ordnance, accessories/accoutrements, books, prints, etc.
Experts on-site to identify your treasures. "Free Appraisals"  No firearms or explosive devices.
For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/Ottawa-Military-Heritage-Show-1430069127282016/  or call Eric Blenkarn at (343) 542-2288.   email: [email protected]

 

Friday, May 9, 2025,    9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10, 2025,    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

35th Canadian Military History Colloquium 

Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Military History Colloquium is the largest gathering of military historians in Canada, bringing together academics, students, independent scholars and members of the public to share the latest work in Canadian military history and war and society.
For more information contact [email protected]   see:https://studyofcanada.ca/events/conference/cmhc/

OMVA - Ontario Military Vehicle Association

The OMVA ia a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving military history, with the emphasis on historic military vehicles and transport.  They strive to educate the public and preserve our military heritage through participation in parades and event that showcase historic military vehicles.

visit their website: www.omva.ca
see the OMVA events listings: www.omva.ca/events

 

COBWFA - Central Ontario Branch Western Front Association

In-person meetings will take place at R.S. McLaughlin Armoury - Sergeants' Mess, 53 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa ON, Canada, L1G 4R9.  Live stream on Facebook.

Meet & greet at 9:30am, presentations at 10:30am
Up-coming Speakers program to be announced
Admission:  Free or by Donation
For more information see: www.facebook.com/www.cobwfa.ca/
website: www.cobwfa.ca

 

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