Calendar of Events
September 19th, 2026
The Legacy Expo Durham
The Legacy Expo is designed to help people talk about death, build connections, and allow people to learn more about what their community has to offer.
The Legacy Expo Weekend
While the actual Legacy Expo might be a one day event, the weekend as a whole offers three different events, all designed to help people talk about death, build connections, and learn more about what their community has to offer. Each event offers something unique and they are all open to the public.
Event Highlights
Discover the services you may not know exist in Durham to help you navigate all things death and dying. With 15+ Vendors there's something for everyone. The Expo is all about learning about local services and building community.
Saturday September 19th, 2026
Mark your calendars for the Legacy Expo - Durham
Expo Agenda
The Legacy Expo is meant to be enjoyed at your leisure.
Set up: 9:30 - 10:15am
Exhibitors only
Education Session with Alzheimer's Society 10:15-11:15am
Exhibitors only
Exhibitor Networking: 11:15- 12:00pm
Exhibitors only
Doors Open: 12:00pm
The Legacy Expo opens to the public at 12pm
The Legacy Expo Ends: 4:00pm
Event Highlights
Friday May 1st
Death Over Drafts at a local brewery. This is a casual, community-driven event with origins in Los Angeles, California, that brings people together over their beverage of choice, to have open, meaningful conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning.
Saturday May 2nd
A film screening of the second film in the When You Die Trilogy: Saying Goodbye: Preparing for Death followed by a discussion. These screenings offer thought-provoking explorations of death and the dying process, featuring perspectives from experts, caregivers, and those with lived experiences.
Discover the services you may not know exist in Ottawa to help you navigate all things death and dying. With 25+ Vendors and four different presentations throughout the day, there's something for everyone. The Expo is all about learning about local services and building community.
Sunday May 3rd
Mark your calendars for these can't-miss expo moments!
Expo Agenda
The Legacy Expo is meant to be enjoyed at your leisure. There are over 30 vendors to visit, including one that will offer free 10 minute sessions of Therapeutic Touch, with sign-ups day of.
In addition to the Vendors, there are four 30-minute presentations happening throughout the day in breakout rooms. These presentations are free, but limited to 20 spots each -- Make sure to sign up early!
Doors Open: 12:00pm
First Presentation: 12:15pm- 12:45pm
"Tough Conversations: Talking with Kids about Death and Grief" By Sandra Spicer
Second Presentation: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
"Somatic Grief Work" By: Laurie Clark
Third Presentation: 1:45pm - 2:15pm
"Last Aid in Canada: Increasing Community Participation in Palliative Care" By: Cheryl Spencer and Tara Landry
Fourth Presentation: 2:30pm - 3:00pm
"Sound Healing Journey" By: Heather Robynne
The Legacy Expo Ends: 3:00pm
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The Legacy Expo acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.
Shifting the narrative from one of taboo and fear to a space of open dialogue, learning, and community strength.