Remembrance Day Ceremonies

On November 11th, we remember. 

Each year on November 11th at 11am, Canadians gather in honour of those who have served and sacrificed.  Here is a list of a some Remembrance Day ceremonies happening around Metro Vancouver. 

You can also visit legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-day to find Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. Other options to remember include wearing a poppy and taking a minute of silence on your own on November 11th at 11am. 

Click on each city below to learn more about their Remembance Day ceremonies.  

Abbotsford 
Held at the Thunderbird Park Cenotaph with a parade, ceremony and fly past. The event is also available to livestream. 

The National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa 
The Legion, on behalf of the people of Canada, organizes and conducts the National Remembrance Day service in Ottawa. 

Burnaby Services 
Two Remembrance Day services will take place in Burnaby. One at Confederation Park and another at Bonsor Park. 

Chilliwack 
The City of Chilliwack has processions and ceremonies in both Downtown and Sardis. 

Coquitlam Ceremony 
Coquitlam’s Remembrance Day ceremony and parade is hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 and is open to the public for those wishing to pay respects. 
 
Langley City 
Langley City invites the community to gather together at the Douglas Park Cenotaph to remember. 

Township of Langley 
The Township of Langley Mayor and Council encourage residents to attend ceremonies hosted in Aldergrove, Fort Langley or Murrayville. You can attend these ceremonies in person or watch them live online. 
 
Maple Ridge Remembrance Day 
The city of Maple Ridge is holding a parade and ceremony at Memorial Peace Park to honour those who have given their lives in defense of our nation. Parade begins at 10:30am. 

New Westminster Ceremony 
Attend in person at the City Hall Cenotaph (511 Royal Avenue) or try the WWI & WWII New Westminster Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour in Queen’s Park Neighbourhood. 

Richmond Remembrance Day 
For those wishing to reflect and remember in Richmond, there will be a Remembrance Day ceremony at Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road. 
 
Surrey Remembers Ceremony 
Join your Surrey community for a Remembrance Day ceremony. There are multiple locations in Surrey Veterans Square in Cloverdale, Surrey Centre Cemetery, Crescent Legion, Whalley Legion, Port Kells Community Hall and Newton Senior Centre. 

White Rock Remembrance Day 
The Remembrance Day parade and ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph at White Rock City Hall.