Join for various Remembrance Day ceremonies and concerts held in GTA honouring Canada’s Veterans.
Honour and remember those who have made the sacrifice for Canada!
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- Remembrance Concerts & Other Events
- Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Remembrance Concerts & Other Events
1. Sir Andrew Conducts Fauré’s Requiem
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis leads the weekend performances in honour of Remembrance Day, which include a World Première commission by composer Ed Frazier Davis. The Sturm und Drang and minor key of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 cavorts between rhythmic energy and sombre tragedy, and Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem offers prayerful, harmonious redemption, lifted by the voices of the Amadeus Choir.
November 8 to 11, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
$40.00 – $164.00
2. Jake’s Gift
Jake’s Gift is a surprisingly funny, multi-award winning drama, that tells the story of a CanadianWW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary of D-Day.
November 9 to 11, 2023
The Rose Brampton – Studio II, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton
$15-$29
3. A Concert of Remembrance
By Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation.
Friday, November 10, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
1585 Yonge Street, Toronto
Free
4. That Choir Remembers
Offering time from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, That Choir: More Life is an evening of contemporary choral inspiring reflection within. Drawing on themes from Tony Kushner’s ‘Angels in America’, the evening will explore themes of love, grief, community and honouring those that have past.
November 10 & 11, 2023 | 8 PM
St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave, Toronto
suggested Pay What You Can (PWYC) prices.
5. Convoy to Remembrance
Join Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum. this Remembrance Day in Oshawa for ceremonies and annual parade to the Cenotaph. We will be participating in the parade with a contingent of over 40 historical military vehicles to honour and remember our Veterans.
The Museum will be leaving the Oshawa Airport in a convoy heading into Oshawa for the parade at 0900. You can watch the procession of vehicles headed to Remembrance ceremonies as it moves through the City.
November 11, 2023
0900 – Convoy leaves Museum
SOUTH on Stevenson Rd
EAST on Adelaide
SOUTH on Mary St N
0930 – Marshal at the Oshawa Armoury
1025 – Parade leaves Oshawa Armoury
WEST on Richmond St
SOUTH on Center St
WEST on John St
Arrival at Memorial Park
1100 – Remembrance Day ceremonies at Cenotaph
1130 – Parade continues NORTH on Simcoe st to Armoury
1200 – Convoy returns to Museum
Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum to Oshawa Cenotaph and back
Free
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
I. National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Royal Canadian Legion, on behalf of the people of Canada, organizes and conducts the National Remembrance Day service in Ottawa. National Remembrance Day Ceremony will also be broadcast live on Facebook and TV.
November 11, 2023 | 10:45 AM
Online, TV & National War Memorial, Ottawa
Free
II. Canadian War Museum Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Canadian War Museum invites Canadians from across the country and around the world to participate in one of the most moving Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada. On November 11, sunlight enters through a single window in Memorial Hall, illuminating the headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier. Details
November 11, 2023 | 10:40 AM
Online
III. Remembrance Day Ceremonies Within the City of Toronto
1. Queens Park Remembrance Day Ceremony
Outdoor service in front of the legislative assembly in Toronto. You’re invited to attend our in-person ceremony to honour veterans and active service members. Details
November 11 | 10:45 a.m.
Ontario Veterans’ Memorial on the front lawn of Queen’s Park
2. City of Toronto Remembrance Day Ceremonies
During Remembrance Week, from November 5 to 11, the City of Toronto will honour the courage and sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to Canada and those who continue to serve in the Canadian Forces and as part of United Nations peacekeeping missions. his year, the City will focus on significant milestones, including the 70 anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement – observed on July 27 – and the 75 anniversary of Canadian participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions – observed on August 9. In addition, the Naval Reserve of Canada and HMCS York are marking their centennials this year.
The Old City Hall ceremony will also be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel.
Details
- Wednesday, November 1 to Saturday, November 11 – Poppy installation on the Toronto sign: As with previous years, an illuminated poppy will be added to the Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square to support the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy sale campaign. The Toronto sign will also be lit red on November 11.• Wednesday, November 1 to Saturday, November 11 – “Toronto Remembers” exhibit: The City, in partnership with Metrolinx, will present a special exhibit recounting significant military and peacekeeping milestones intertwined with Toronto’s past, present and future. The installation will be placed along the construction fencing at Queen Street West and Bay Street.• Wednesday, November 8 at 7 a.m. – Indigenous Veterans Day: Mayor Olivia Chow will be joined by members of Toronto City Council, Treaty and Territorial partners, Indigenous veterans and community members for a sacred fire ceremony and plaque-unveiling in the Hall of Memory located at the City Hall Rotunda. The ceremony will conclude with a procession to the Council Chamber followed by a presentation during the meeting of City Council.
• Saturday, November 11 – Flag raisings: The City will raise two significant flags on Remembrance Day. A Canadian flag that flew at Vimy Ridge in 2020 will be raised at Coronation Park and a City of Toronto flag that flew at Juno Beach in 2019 on Vimy Day will be raised at City Hall.
- Saturday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m.: In-person Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at
- Toronto Old City Hall Cenotaph, 60 Queen St. W., Toronto
- Fort York National Historic Site, 100 Garrison Rd., Toronto
- Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph, 399 The West Mall, Toronto
- East York Civic Centre, Fort York Historic Site
- Scarborough War Memorial, 2190 Kingston Road, Toronto
- York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Road., Toronto
- York Civic Centre Cenotaph, 2700 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto
3. The Soldiers’ Tower Service of Remembrance
The University of Toronto community gathers to remember the faculty, staff, alumni and students who fell in the First and Second World Wars and other actions. Details
Friday, November 10, 2023 | Carillon recital: 10–10:15 a.m.
Service of Remembrance: 10:20–11:05 a.m. (approximate)
Free public reception in Great Hall of Hart House: in the Great Hall at Hart House after the service
Carillon recital: 11:05–11:30 a.m.
Memorial Room open to visitors: 11:05 a.m.–4 p.m.
oldiers’ Tower, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto.
6. Toronto Zoo’s Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony
Veterans and the general public are invited to join in remembering and honouring the many wartime sacrifices that Canadians have made for their country at your Toronto Zoo’s 38th Remembrance Day Ceremony. Complimentary Zoo admission and parkin for veterans in uniform (or with medals, crests or other military affiliation insignia) and serving members in uniform of the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Paramedic Services, and TTC. Details
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 9:45 AM
Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Scarborough
A 50% discount on Zoo admission will be offered to the general public to attend the ceremony and visit Toronto Zoo.
6. Remembrance Day Ceremonies at/by Toronto Royal Canadian Legions
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 266/46 Maple Leaf Swansea, 3591 Dundas Street West, Toronto — November 5 | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM — Details
- Samuel Smith Cenotaph Hosted by Branch 643, 3145 Lakeshore Blvd West, Etobicoke — November 11 | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM — Details
- RCL Highland Creek Branch 258, 305 Morrish Road, Toronto — November 11 | 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM — Details
- Dambusters Legion Branch 617, 937 Warden Ave, Toronto — November 11 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM — Details
- Royal Canadian Legion Scarboro Branch 13, 1577 Kingston Road, Scarborough — November 11 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM — Details
- Legion Oakridge Branch 73 Cenotaph, 2 Robinson Ave, Scarborough — November 11 | 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM — Details
- Kew Gardens Cenotaph, 2075 Queen Street East, Toronto — November 11 | 10:55 AM to 12:00 PM — Details
- Legion Todmorden Branch 10, 1083 Pape Avenue, Toronto — November 11 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Details
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344, 1395 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto — November 11 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM — Details
- Westlake Memorial Park, 76 Jasper Avenue, Toronto — November 11 | 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM — Details
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 643, 110 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke — November 11 | 11 AM to12 PM — Details
IV. Ajax Remembrance Ceremony
Remembrance Day ceremony. Details
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322
111 Hunt St, Ajax
V. Aurora Remembrance Ceremony
Parade will form at 10am at Dr G.W. Williams Secondary School (39 Dunning Ave) and will proceed south on Yonge Street starting at 10:20am. The Remembrance Ceremony will commence at the Aurora Cenotaph in the Aurora War Memorial Peace Park (14659 Yonge St) at 10:50am. The parade will return to Dr G.W. Williams S.S. at the conclusion of the Remembrance Ceremony. Details
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 10:20 AM to to 12:15 PM
Aurora War Memorial Peace Park, 14659 Yonge St, Aurora
VI. Brampton Remembrance Day Services
- Candle Light Service: Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 7:30 pm @ Veteran Statue, Gage Park, Brampton
- Sunrise Service: Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 7:55 am @ Meadowvale Cemetery Main Chapel, 7732 Mavis Road
- Parade and Service of Remembrance: Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 10:30 am @ City Hall, Ken Whillans Square, Memorial Cenotaph – Details
VII. Burlington Remembrance Day Services
- Sunrise Naval Remembrance Day Service: November 11, 2023 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am @ Royal Canadian Naval Ships Memorial, Spencer Smith Park, Burlington Details
- Remembrance Day Ceremony: The parade will begin from Central High School at approximately 10:30 a.m. The Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11 will be held at Veteran Square (426 Brant St.), beginning at 11 a.m. — November 11 | 10:30 a.m. @ Beginning at Central Public School, and following a procession to the Cenotaph adjacent to City Hall. Details
VIII. Markham Remembrance Day
- Markham District Veterans Association Remembrance Day Ceremony: The Public is invited to join us in the Upper Hall for a Service of Remembrance. After the service, there will be a Parade up Washington St. to Centre St. & south on Main St. N. to the southeast corner of Hwy. 7 & 48, at the Cenotaph. The Remembrance Ceremony at the Markham Cenotaph will begin promptly at 10:45AM. The Master of Ceremony is Lloyd Robertson OC (retired CTV News Anchor). — November 11 | 9:45 AM @ Markham District Veterans Association and Cenotaph, 7 Washington St, Markham. Details
- City of Markham Remembrance Day Service: November 11 | TBA — Details
- Unionville Markham Remembrance Day: The Unionville BIA will hold a ceremony including short speeches and a wreath laying at the cenotaph. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 AM at the Millennium Bandstand followed by a short march north to the cenotaph for the remainder of the service. — November 11 | 10:30 am @ Unionville Cenotaph, Crosby Arena, 210 Main St, Unionville, Markham — Details
IX. Mississauga Remembrance Day
- Armistice Day by Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada: Sunday, November 5 | Parade 10:30 AM @ Army Navy and Air Force Cenotaph, 65 Third Street, Unit 262, Mississauga — Details
- City of Mississauga Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 10:30 a.m – 11:20 a.m @ Mississauga Civic Centre Community Memorial — Details
- Cenotaph at St John’s Dixie Cemetery Ceremony: Parade meets at 10:00 AM at St John the Baptist Anglican Church (719 Dundas St E) to march to the Cenotaph. Ceremony at the Cenotaph starts at 10:30 AM. — November 11 | 10:30 a.m @ Cenotaph at St John’s Dixie Cemetery, 737 Dundas St E, Mississauga — Details
- Streetsville Village Square Ceremony: . Parade goes from the Legion at 10:20a.m and goes to the Village Square for the ceremony. — November 11, 2023 10:20 AM to 12:30 PM @ Streetsville Village Square, 101 Church Street, Mississauga — Details
- Port Credit Remembrance Day Parade: The parade will form up in front of Branch #82 Royal Canadian Legion and will march from the Legion Hall to Trinity Anglican Church on Stavebank Road for a church service. After the church service we will form up again on Stavebank Road at the Cenotaph just prior to 11:00 Hours for a short Cenotaph service and the laying of wreaths. At approximately 11:30 Hours the Parade will then return to Branch #82 Royal Canadian Legion by proceeding South on Stavebank Road, West on Lakeshore over the bridge and then North on Front Street to the Legion Hall. — November 11, 2023 | 9:30 AM to 11:55 PM @ VIMY Park Cenotaph and Legion Branch 82, 29 Stavebank Road, Mississauga — Details
X. Newmarket Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day ceremony by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 426. Parade forms at Doug Duncan Drive at 10am. March off 10:30am. Followed by the Service at the Cenotaph. Details
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 10:30 AM
Veterans’s Memorial Park, D’Arcy & Church Street, Newmarket
XI. Oakville Remembrance Day
- Royal Canadian Legion Walk: The Bronte branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a walk to the Chris Vokes Memorial Park cenotaph, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with a ceremony from 10:50 a.m. to noon. — November 5 | 10:30 a.m. @ 79 Jones Street, Oakville
- Remembrance Day Parade: Parade to George’s Square will begin at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony at George’s square will take place between 10:50 a.m. to noon. — November 11 | 10:30 a.m. @ Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds St.,
- Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 10:50 a.m. to noon. @ Trafalgar Memorial, Memorial Park, Oakville
XII. Oshawa Remembrance Day
Join the City of Oshawa, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 and Royal Canadian Branch 637 for the annual parade & ceremony. Parade: Richmond St. to Centre St. S., to John St. to Simcoe St. after the ceremony, the parade will continue north on Simcoe St. to Richmond St.
November 11 | 10:30 a.m.
The City War Memorial, Memorial Park, Oshawa
XIII. Pickering Remembrance Day
Please join the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 for their annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service. Parade begins at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex and travels through Esplanade Park to the courtyard. Details
November 11 | 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
City Hall Courtyard, One The Esplanade, Pickering
XIV. Richmond Hill Remembrance Day
Parade will form at 10am at the corner of Yonge and Wright Streets and will proceed south on Yonge Street starting at 10:30am. The Remembrance Ceremony will commence at the McConaghy Centre Cenotaph (10100 Yonge Street) at 11am. Details
November 11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Richmond Hill Cenotaph in front of ML McConaghy Center
10100 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
XV. Whitchurch-Stouffville Remembrance Day
- Stouffville Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 10:50 AM to 12:00 PM @ RCL Br 459 – Stouffville Legion, 150 Monstar Street, Stouffville. — Details
XVI. Whitby Remembrance Day
- Whitby Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 11 a.m. @ Whitby Cenotaph located at 109 Dundas Street East in Downtown Whitby
- Brooklin Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 11 a.m. @ Brooklin Cenotaph at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library, located at 8 Vipond Road, Whitby
- Canadian Armed Forces Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 11 a.m. @ Intrepid Park, 2008 Boundary Road
XVII. Uxbridge Remembrance Day
Annual Remembrance Day parade and service, beginning at the Music Hall at 10:30 am, and concluding at the Cenotaph at Toronto St. and Brock St. W. Details
November 11 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Uxbridge Cenotaph, 9 Toronto St S, Uxbridge