Remembrance Day is Friday, November 11, and cities across the country are marking the day with special events. Here are some of the ceremonies being held in major Canadian cities.
Vancouver
What: Victory Square Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 at 10:30am
Where: Victory Square: Cambie Street at Hastings Street
What: Remembrance Day in Chinatown
When: November 11, 2011 at 12:30pm
Where: Chinatown Memorial Square: Keefer Street at Columbia Street
Description: The statue in the Memorial Square recognizes Chinese-that helped change Canadian history. Celebrate Chinese Canadian veterans who came back from the Second World War to help gain Canadian citizenship and to obtain the right to vote.
What: South Memorial Cenotaph Square Remembrance Day Service
When: November 11, 2011 at 10:00am
Where: South Memorial Park: 41st Avenue at Windsor Street
Description: The Remembrance Day Parade will make its way from John Oliver School to South Memorial Park Cenotaph for the Memorial ceremony.
What: UBC Remembrance Day ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 at 10:00am
Where: War Memorial Gym: 6081 University Boulevard
Kelowna/Okanagan
What: Remembrance Day ceremonies and parade
When: Friday, November 11
Where: Lions Park and city roadways/Veendam Garden
Description: Organized by the Army Navy Air Force Veterans and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, veterans parade through downtown Kelowna before stopping at the Cenotaph at City Park for a ceremony and wreath laying.
Edmonton
What: Alberta Aviation Museum Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: Friday, November 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton AB
What: Prayer Service for Peace
When: Friday, November 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: McDougall United Church, 10025 – 101 street, Edmonton, AB
Description: All are invited to this interdenominational prayer service to remember, reflect and pray for all victims of war and for peace in our world. This service is sponsored by the Edmonton Ecumenical Peace Network.
Calgary
What: Sunrise Flag Raising Ceremony
When: Friday, November 11 @ 8:25 a.m.
Where: Memorial Drive Cross Project
Description: A special presentation for the family members of the fallen.
What: The Military Museums’ Remembrance Day Service
When: Friday, November 11 @ 10:45 a.m.
Where: 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Description: Calgary’s largest Remembrance Day service. Guests are advised to dress warmly and arrive before 10:00 AM as parking is limited. Free parking is available at TMM as well as Masters’ Academy. Containers will be provided for food donations to the Veterans’ Food Bank and for monetary donations to the Military Families Fund.
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: Friday, November 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
Where: Aero Space Museum of Calgary, 4629 McCall Way NE
Description: A family-oriented Remembrance Day Ceremony beginning at 10:30am and lasting approximately half an hour. There is no charge for admission and guests may also stay and tour around the museum until noon for no charge. Taking donations for the Poppy Fund.
What: Remembrance Day cemetery tour
When: Friday, November 11 @ 2:00 p.m.
Where: Union Cemetery 28 Ave & Spiller Rd SE
Description: This special Remembrance Day cemetery tour will focus on the contribution of Calgary regiments to the great battles of the Boer War, WWI and WWII.
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What: Remembrance Day ceremony
When: Friday, November 11 @ 10:00 a.m.
Where: Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St. S.W.
Description: Annual ceremony around the cenotaph.
What: Remembrance Day Service
When: Friday, November 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Description: Weather permitting, there will be a march past immediately after the conclusion of the ceremonies. Mayor Naheed Nenshi will chair the ceremony.
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: Friday, November 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
Where: Main Terminal, Departures Level of the Calgary International Airport
Description: The Calgary International Airport Pipe Band and Honour Guard will form-up at 10:30am in the concourse D – departures level Check-in area to parade through the terminal ending at the open public area adjacent to Montana’s Cookhouse.
Saskatoon
What: Remembrance Day Ceremonies
When: Friday November 11, 2011
Where: Credit Union Centre
Description: This is the largest indoor ceremony in Canada.
Doors open at 9:00am (all times local), band and choir starts at 9:30am, 2,000+ person parade at 10:20am, chimes at 11:00am followed by a moment of silence and laying of wreaths.
Winnipeg
What: Winnipeg Remembrance Day Service
When: November 11, 2011, 10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Description: All are welcome to attend the annual Winnipeg Remembrance Day Service, hosted by the Joint Veterans’ Association of Manitoba.
What: HMCS CHIPPAWA Remembrance Day Service
When: November 11, 2011, 10:15 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Where: HMCS CHIPPAWA, 1 Navy Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Desrciption: Manitoba’s Naval veterans, HMCS CHIPPAWA sailors, Sea Cadet Corps and their families will gather to remember those who served in Canada’s Navy, the Merchant Navy, all men and women in uniform and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.
What: Charleswood Legion Remembrance Day Service
When: November 11, 2011, 10:15 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Where: Oak Park High School, 820 Charleswood Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Description: All are welcome to attend the Charleswood Legion Remembrance Day Service that will be taking place at the Oak Park High School gym. Organizers ask that you be seated at 10:15 a.m.
Toronto
What: Ontario’s Ceremony of Remembrance
When: Friday, November 11, 2011
Starting at 10:45 a.m.
Where: Front Lawn, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto
Description: On the front lawn of the Ontario Legislature there stands a 30-metre-long granite wall, etched with scenes from Canada’s military history.
Ontario’s Veterans’ Memorial is dedicated to every man and woman who has served with courage to protect our freedom in times of war and in peace.
On November 11, 2011, starting at 10:45 AM, Ontario’s Ceremony of Remembrance is held at the Veterans’ Memorial.
Ottawa
What: Annual Remembrance Day National Ceremony
When: Friday November 11, 2011
Where: National War Memorial at the corner of Elgin and Wellington
Description: Prior to the ceremony, a parade of pipers and war veterans march from Cartier Square Drill Hall towards the War Memorial. The ceremony begins at 11:00am sharp, starting with the playing of The Last Post and a moment of silence. Wreaths are laid by dignitaries, along with veterans, and representatives of Canada’s armed forces. This event will also be live broadcast on Global Television and livestreamed on GlobalNews.ca.
Fredericton
What: Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 10:15 a.m. – TBD
Where: Fredericton Cenotaph, King St., Fredericton, New Brunswick
Description: The Royal Canadian Legion parade will commence at the Fredericton Library on Carleton Street and will proceed to the Cenotaph on King Street to attend the main ceremony and wreath-laying.
Saint John
What: Annual Remembrance Day service
When: November 11, 2011 11:00 a.m. – TBD
Where: Harbour Station, 99 Station St., Saint John, New Brunswick
Description: This solemn service is attended by over 5,000 people who come out to pay respects in memory of all those who have fought for freedom. The Service begins at precisely 11 a.m. Organizers request the public to be seated by 10:30 a.m.
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 11:00 a.m. – TBD
Where: Cenotaph, 290 Ludlow Street, Saint John, New Brunswick
Description: Parade forms at 10:45 a.m. Reception following the ceremony at Branch #002 Royal Canadian Legion.
Moncton
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 10:45 a.m.- TBD
Where Cenotaph, 377 Killam Dr., Moncton, New Brunswick
Description: Parade forms at 10:15 a.m. at the Moncton Coliseum. Reception following the ceremony at Branch #06 Royal Canadian Legion.
Halifax
What: Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 11:00 – TBD
Where: War Memorial, Grand Parade, Argyle St., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Description: Annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony under the direction of the Royal Canadian Legion Zone 14.
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 11:00 a.m.
Where: Sailor’s Memorial, Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Description: Reception following ceremony from 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. at HMCS Scotian on 2111 Upper Water Street. Public Welcome.
What: Remembrance Day at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
When: November 11, 2011 10:30 – TBD
Where: Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Description: Observance of silence, focus on WWII. Tours focusing on War are free for veterans and war brides. Tours run on the half hour starting at 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sydney
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 9:30 a.m. – TBD
Where: Cenotaph, Ashby Corner, Sydney, Nova Scotia
Description: Ceremony at the Cenotaph 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service at Sydney Academy on 49 Terrace at 11:00 a.m.
Charlottetown
What: Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 10:45 a.m. – TBD
Where: Charlottetown Cenotaph
Description: Annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony under the direction of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1. Parade to commence at 10:40 a.m. and march to the cenotaph on Grafton St. Main ceremony with wreath-laying will commence at 11:00 a.m.
What: Remembrance Day Open House
When: November 11, 2011 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Daniel J. MacDonald Building
Description: Veterans Affairs Canada will host an Open House in the Atrium of the Daniel J. MacDonald Building following the Cenotaph ceremony.
St. John’s
What: Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
When: November 11, 2011 10:45 a.m. – TBD
Where: National War Memorial, Duckworth St., St. John’s, N.L.
Description: Ceremony at the National War Memorial begins at 10:45 a.m. Parade formation and wreath-laying at Sargent Memorial on Queens Rd. precedes the ceremony, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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