Ottawa, ON

Saturday September 26 2026

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Registration at 10:00am

The Swords and Ploughshares Museum

7510 Reevecraig Road North, Kars, ON (far south end of Ottawa)

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The day’s festivities will include guest speakers, music, a Piper, free hotdogs and hamburgers, military vehicle exhibits, a starting gun ‘boom’ using an authentic WWII Canadian anti-tank gun, and of course, walking shoulder to shoulder with your fellow Canadians.

Team Leads

Kyle Costa

Kyle Costa

Kyle B. Costa is a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Artillery and an invested Serving Brother of the Order of St. John. With a strong background in military service and community engagement, Kyle serves as the Volunteer Coordinator at the Swords and Ploughshares Museum.

In his role, Kyle leads volunteer efforts in support of the museum’s mission to preserve and share Canada’s military heritage. He plays a key part in organizing public programs, educational tours, and commemorative events, while also supporting restoration projects and Veteran outreach initiatives.

Kyle’s leadership, commitment to service, and passion for history continue to make a meaningful impact on the museum and the broader community it serves.

Major (Retired) Michael Calnan, CD

Major (Retired) Michael Calnan, CD

Major (Retired) Michael Calnan served over years in the Canadian Armed Forces. He is nominated for his work founding the Swords and Ploughshares Museum in 1987, built around his collection of restored military vehicles and artifacts ranging from WWI to the present.

The museum showcases both military and civilian uses of equipment and supports local efforts to restore military monuments. Michael has also been a key supporter of numerous commemorative ceremonies across Eastern Ontario, including events for Peacekeepers’ Day, VJ Day, and the Battle of Britain.

He regularly hosts tours for cadets, youth, schools, and charities, and has opened the museum as a welcoming space for Veterans living with service-related injuries to connect and heal.