On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather to pay our respects to those who have fallen, to those who served, and to those who are serving with our armed forces.
A list of Remembrance Day ceremonies and commemoration concerts in and around Vancouver.
For all other events, see Things to Do This Weekend in Vancouver
Vancouver Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade
This solemn ceremony includes the “Last Post”, the “Lament”, the fly-past, the change of the guard, the wreath-laying, the parade of veterans, military units, cadets, police, brass bands, and pipes and drums, and is befitting for the many tearful private moments of remembrance. More Details
Holiday Hours – City of Vancouver
November 11, 2025 | 10 AM
Cenotaph at Victory Square
West Hastings Street at West Hastings Street and Cambie Street
Free
UBC Remembrance Day Ceremony
This year, 2025 will mark seventy-five years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the on and off-campus community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
This year’s ceremony will include participation and recognition of UBC’s Vancouver campus and will feature short readings and remarks from special guests.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
10:00 am Doors Open
10:45 am Ceremony Begins
War Memorial Gym
272-6081 University Blvd, Vancouver
Free
Remembrance Day Stanley Park
The Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial. The ceremony, which will begin promptly at 10:30 AM, will be a poignant tribute to all who have served. This year holds particular significance, as the committee marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
Tuesday, November 11 | 10:30 AM
Japanese Canadian War Memorial,
Stanley Park, Vancouver
FREE
Chor Leoni: Remembrance
Take some time to commemorate Remembrance Day and reflect with our newest digital concert experience, Chor Leoni: Remembrance.
Sit down and watch the show once, or put it on in the background as you gather with loved ones. If you have friends and family that live far away, share this page with them so they can experience the power of this music along with you.
November 7-16, 2025
Online Streaming
By Donation
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Abbotsford
Join the Royal Canadian Legion Abbotsford Branch 15 at Thunderbird Memorial Square as we come together to pay tribute to, honour and remember the sacrifices and contributions of those who have proudly and courageously served our country in war, conflict, and in peacekeeping. Following the Remembrance Day Service, the public is invited to the Abbotsford Legion Branch 15 for light refreshments. Details
November 11, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., fly past at 11 am
Cenotaph in Thunderbird Memorial Square off Veterans Way, Abbotsford
There will be road closures due to the Remembrance Day Parade.
Poppies, Tulips and Maple Leaves
Join us for our annual Remembrance Concert featuring the popular Sunset Ceremony and a musical tribute to our country’s heroes. We present a Remembrance concert that focuses, this year, on the 80th anniversary of the end of WW II, and in particular the role that Canadians played in liberation of Europe.
Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
$17.31 & up
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Burnaby
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 – North Burnaby
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10 am.
North Burnaby Cenotaph, Confederation Park
Willingdon Avenue and Penzance Drive, Burnaby
Parade from the underground parking lot of the McGill Library, 4595 Albert Street.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #83 – South Burnaby
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10 am.
South Burnaby Cenotaph, Bonsor Park
Imperial Street and Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
Parade begins from Fire Hall #3, 6511 Marlborough Avenue.
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Coquitlam
Poppy Painting along Veteran’s Way: Stop by Blue Mountain Park to paint a large poppy on the grass along Veteran’s Way as part of a temporary display.
November 2 to 10, 2025
Blue Mountain Park, 975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam
Royal Canadian Legion #263 Ceremony:
Coquitlam’s traditional Remembrance Day ceremony and parade, hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 – will be held on Nov. 11 and is open to the public for those wishing to pay respects. . The parade will begin at Como Lake Middle School (1121 King Albert Avenue) at approximately 10:30 a.m. and will continue with a ceremony at the Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph (975 King Albert Street) starting at approximately 11 a.m.
November 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Parade: 10:15 AM
Como Lake Middle School – 1121 King Albert Ave.
Parade: March from school along Winslow to the Cenotaph on Veterans Way at Blue Mountain Park
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Delta
North Delta Ceremony
The City of Delta, in partnership with the Kennedy Seniors Society, invite you and your family to attend North Delta’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. Refreshments to follow at the main hall of North Delta Recreation Centre. Details
November 11, 2025 | 10:40 AM to 12 PM
North Delta Social Heart Plaza,
11415 84 Avenue
Ladner Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
The City of Delta and Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 61, invite you and your family to attend Ladner’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. The parade to the cenotaph at Memorial Park will begin at 10:30am, followed by a ceremony. Details
November 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Memorial Park, 47 Ave & Garry Street, Ladner
We Will Remember
Join the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir (Music Director Alison Nixon, Pianist Miri Lee) and the Delta Concert Band (Director Jim Tempest) for a moving Remembrance Day concert at South Delta Baptist Church.
This annual tradition honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts past and present, while celebrating the resilience of civilians who endured the hardships of war. Through powerful music and moments of reflection, we pay tribute to the courage and spirit that shaped our world.
November 11, 2025 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
South Delta Baptist Church, 1988, 56 St, Delta
$10 – $35
Remembrance Day Ceremony Langley
Everyone is welcome to join Langley Legion Branch 21 at the Remembrance Day Ceremony to honour and commemorate the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and civilians in times of war.
November 11, 2025 | 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM (Ceremony begins at 10:55 am)
Douglas Park Cenotaph – 20550 Douglas Crescent
Remembrance Day Ceremony Langley Township
Aldergrove Legion Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
November 11 | 10:45 AM
10:50 am Service: At the Aldergrove Legion Cenotaph. Ceremony including Hymns, Poems, and Message, Two Minutes of Silence, and Laying of Wreaths,
Aldergrove Legion, 26607 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove
Fort Langley Ceremony
November 11 | 10:30 AM
Fort Langley Cenotaph, 23105 St. Andrews Avenue.
Murrayville Ceremony
November 11 | 10:20 AM
21417 44 Avenue, Murrayville
Remembrance Day Ceremony Maple Ridge
On November 11, citizens gather in Memorial Peace Park to honour the service of men and women past and present in the defence of our nation. The Cenotaph at Memorial Peace Park is inscribed with the names of young people from our community who gave their lives for liberty. Join your community on November 11 for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony in Maple Ridge. It is a very special tradition in our community. The ceremony begins at 10:30 AM with a parade through downtown that will end at the Cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park. After the parade, the national anthem is sung, followed by the official ceremony at 11:00 AM. The flags will be lowered at 11:30 AM.
November 11, 2025
10:30 AM – Parade begins
11:00 AM – Ceremony
11:30 AM – Flags are lowered
Maple Ridge Legion, 12101 224th & cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park, 11900 224 Street, Maple Ridge
Remembrance Day parade from the Maple Ridge Legion to the Cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park
Remembrance Day Ceremony Mission
Join the Royal Canadian Legion Mission Branch for their Remembrance Day Service. There will be a Ceremony of Remembrance at the Mission Legion on November 11th commencing at 10:50. Following the Ceremony and Wreath laying there will be a social gathering with music. Chili with all the fixings will be available for purchase for $10.
November 11 | 10:50 AM
32627 Logan Avenue, Mission
Remembrance Day Ceremony New Westminster
Annual ceremony. Remembrance Day is offered in partnership with the New Westminster Royal Canadian Legion and Royal Westminster Regiment. Details
November 11, 2025 | 10:25 am to 12:30 pm
09:00 am – Wreath pick up, City Hall front lawn
10:15 am – Parade assembly at Queen’s Ave. and Sixth St.
10:25 am – Outdoor service at the City Hall Cenotaph
Queens Avenue and Sixth Street.
City Hall, 511 Royal Ave, New Westminster
Outdoor service at Cenotaph
Road closures to all traffic between 6 am and 1pm: Royal Avenue (Eighth Street to Third Street)
Sixth Street (Third Avenue to Cunningham Street)
Queens Avenue (Seventh Street to Fourth Street)
WWI Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour
November 11 | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Queen’s Park Neighbourhood, New Westminster
Remembrance Day North Vancouver
North Vancouver – Remembrance Day Ceremony
Please join us as we remember our Veterans in a Remembrance Day Service at Victoria Park. The ceremony is conducted by the North Shore Veterans’ Council Canada. Details
November 11, 2025
Parade: 9:15 a.m.
Service: 10:45 a.m.
Victoria Park, Cenotaph
Lynn Valley – Remembrance Day Ceremony
Lynn Valley Legion Branch 114 Remembrance Day events. Details
November 11, 2025 | 11 AM
Lynn Valley Legion Branch 114, 1630 Lynn Valley Road
Remembrance Day Ceremony Pitt Meadows
Veterans and officials will parade through šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) starting at 10:45am, and ending at the cenotaph. Details
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:45 a.m.. – 12 p.m.
The procession: 10:45 AM
Spirit Square
12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
Remembrance Day Ceremony Port Coquitlam
The Port Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 will hold its annual Remembrance Day service to honour veterans. We honour those who fought for Canada – in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953). More than 1,500,000 Canadians served overseas — more than 100,000 died. Details
November 11th | 10:10am parade & service, 11am laying of wreaths
Veterans Park, 2580 Shaughnessy Street
The parade will proceed along Shaughnessy Street from Wilson Avenue to McAllister Avenue, beginning at 10:10am, concluding with a wreath-laying service at the cenotaph in Veterans Park.
Remembrance Day Ceremony Port Moody
This year the Remembrance Day Parade route will muster along Clarke and Kyle Streets, adjacent to the Port Moody Legion at 2529 Clarke St. The parade will start south on Kyle St to St Johns St, east on St Johns St to Grant St, north on Grant St to Clarke St, then west on Clarke St, stopping in front of the Legion.
Details
November 11 | Interdenominational faith service: 10:00 am Legion 119
Parade March: 10:35 am
Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody
Parade route – Kyle St, St Johns St, Grant St, Clarke St
Remembrance Day Ceremony Richmond
The Richmond Remembrance Day committee organizes the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11.
Beginning at 10:20am, the parade will feature units of Canadian veterans; members of the Royal Canadian Legion and Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada; Richmond’s permanent Canadian Forces Unit 39 Service Battalion; representatives from public safety agencies; and cadet organizations.
Official ceremonies will begin at 10:40am at the City Hall cenotaph, located on the east side of City Hall. There will be two minutes of silence at 11:00am, followed by wreath laying. Due to the nature of this event, pets are asked to be left at home.
November 11, 2025 10:20 AM
Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road
Remembrance Day Surrey
Surrey Remembers
Join your community for a Remembrance Day ceremony in Cloverdale presented by the Cloverdale Legion. Details
November 11 | Procession begins 10am, Service begins 10:25am
Veterans Square, 17710 – 56A Avenue
Surrey Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion, Crescent Branch #240
November 11, 2025| Procession begins at 10am; Service begins at 10:30am
Royal Canadian Legion, Crescent Branch #240
Hosted by Cemetery Services, City of Surrey.
November 11, 2025 | Family event 10:45am – 1:00pm; Remembrance Day Service 10:45am
Surrey Centre Cemetery, 16671 Old McLellan Road
Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion, Whalley Branch #229
November 11, 2025 | Procession begins at 10:00am, Service begins at 10:25am
Whalley Legion, 10626 City Parkway
Remembrance Day West Vancouver
This service is for the public to gather and honour our veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. Details
November 11, 2025 | 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM, The Ceremony of Remembrance starts at 10:50 a.m.
The parade starts at 10:45 a.m. from 18th Street and proceeds along Marine Drive to the memorial arch at Memorial Park (located across the street from the West Vancouver Memorial Library).
Remembrance Day White Rock
The Remembrance Day parade and ceremony is organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #008 White Rock and supported by the City of White Rock.
The parade starts at Roper Avenue and continues down Johnston Road, down Pacific Avenue and concludes at the Cenotaph in front of White Rock City Hall (15322 Buena Vista Avenue).
November 11, 2025 | 10:40 a.m. – Parade starts
11 a.m. – Service at cenotaph
Cenotaph outside of White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue
White Rock