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, 2023 | 10 AM
Cenotaph at Victory Square
West Hastings Street at West Hastings Street and Cambie Street
Free
UBC Remembrance Day Ceremony
This year’s ceremony will include participation and recognition of UBC’s Vancouver campus and will feature short readings, remarks from special guests and musical performances by the UBC’s School of Music.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
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. All are welcome to attend and registration is not required. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the NNMCC YouTube channel for those who wish to take part from home. Please join us for light refreshments following the ceremony.
Saturday, November 11 | 10:40 AM
Japanese Canadian War Memorial,
Stanley Park, Vancouver
FREE
Other Remembrance Day Ceremonies
- Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:40 AM @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142, 3679 West Broadway, Vancouver – Details
- Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:00 AM @ Grandview Memorial Park Cenotaph, 1657 Charles Street, Vancouver – Details
Annual Remembrance Day Concerts
Through folk, pop, and modern choral works, you’re invited to listen, reflect on the cost of war, and heal through the search and hope for peace. At the heart of the program lies a lyrical and soaring masterwork by Canadian composer, Don Macdonald, now in his final year as the choir’s Composer in Residence.
November 10 & 11, 2023
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson St, Vancouver
$20 – $70
CHOR LEONI: REMEMBRANCE
Chor Leoni concert: Remembrance. Sit down and watch the show once or put it on in the background as you gather with loved ones.
November 10 – 20
Online
Donation
Who Are These Children?
“Who Are These Children?” is a musical vigil for children lost in wars and historical upheaval. The project was inspired by a visit to the Children’s Memorial at Yad Vashem, the Memorial Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, and reflects tragic situations with children surrounding us today, including the recent discoveries of children’s unmarked graves on the grounds of Canada’s Residential Schools and the war in Ukraine where children were forcibly taken from their families. Our concept is to recreate the atmosphere of Yad Vashem Children’s Memorial with candles for every lost child.
Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 7:30 PM
The Orpheum Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
$22.62 & up
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. There will be a fly past during the ceremony. Details
November 11, 2023 | 10:30 – 11:30am
Cenotaph in Thunderbird Memorial Square off Veterans Way, Abbotsford
There will be road closures due to the Remembrance Day Parade.
Cascadia’s Remembrance Day Concert
Cascadia’s Remembrance Day Concert featuring our popular Sunset Ceremony. Details
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 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
November 11, 2023
Parade begins at 10:00 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
November 11, 2023
Parade begins at 10:20 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.
Sunday, November 5 to Thursday, November 9 from 12 – 4:30 p.m.
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 at approximately 10:15 a.m. and will continue with a ceremony at the Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph starting at approximately 10:30 a.m.
November 11, 2023 | 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 Tea
Join us for an afternoon tea to recognize Remembrance Day. This event features live entertainment by long-time performer Michelle Carlisle. There will also be an open microphone between songs for those wanting to share poems and stories.
November 11, 2023 | 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam
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, 2023 | 10:40 AM to 12 PM
North Delta Social Heart Plaza,
11415 84 Avenue
South Delta 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, 2023 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Memorial Park, 47 Ave & Garry Street, Ladner
Remembrance Day Concert:
The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir (Music Director Jonathan Quick, Pianist Karen Lee-Morlang) joins with the Delta Concert Band (Director Jim Tempest) to present our annual Remembrance Day concert at South Delta Baptist Church. Our program honours the sacrifices of so many who have paid, and continue to pay, the ultimate price in wars near and far, past and present. We also celebrate the resilience of and spirit of civilians who have endured and overcome the hardships of conflicts. Details
November 11, 2023 | 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM
South Delta Baptist Church, 1988, 56 St, Delta
$20.00 – $35.00
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, 2023 | 10:50 AM
Douglas Park Cenotaph – 20550 Douglas Crescent
Remembrance Day Ceremony Langley Township
Aldergrove Legion Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony:
November 11 | 10:45 AM
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 defense of our nation. The Cenotaph at Memorial Peace Park is inscribed with the names of young people from our community that 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, 2023
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. Details
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, 2023 | 10:15 – 11:30 am
8:30 – 10:45 am – Wreath pick up, City Hall Front Lawn
10:15 am – Parade Assembly from Queen’s Avenue and Sixth Street
10:30 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 7:00 am and 1:00 pm: Royal Avenue will be closed from McBride Boulevard to Eighth Street. Pattullo Bridge traffic from Royal Ave will be detoured along Eighth Street and Sixth Avenue to access the bridge from McBride Boulevard.
WWI Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour:
November 11 | 10:00 am to 5:00 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, 2023 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 – First sentries placed
10:15 – Cenotaph Sentries change
10:45 – Service Commences.
11:05 -Wreath Laying Ceremony
11:15 Cenotaph Service ends.
11:35 Parade Begins
Victoria Park Cenotaph
Lynn Valley – Remembrance Day Ceremony
Lynn Valley Legion Branch 114 Remembrance Day events. Details
November 11, 2023 10:40 AM to 11:30 PM
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
November 11, 2022 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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 | 10am parade & service, 11am laying of wreaths
Veterans Park, 2580 Shaughnessy Street
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
“War Of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast
Based on the H.G. Wells novel, The War of the Worlds. Welles’ historic broadcast threw humanity into chaos when extraterrestrials landed on earth. This reader’s play is a thrilling homage to the form’s golden age and a timely reminder of what fear can do to a society. Details
November 9 to 11, 2023
Inlet United Church at The Springs, 2315 Spring Street, Port Moody
Remembrance Day Ceremony Richmond
The Richmond Remembrance Day committee organizes the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11.
Stepping off at 10:20am, a parade will include 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; representation 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 solemn nature of the Remembrance Day Ceremony, pets are asked to be left at home.
November 11, 2023 10:40 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 | 9:30am – 1:00pm
Veterans Square, 17710 – 56A Avenue
Surrey Remembrance Day Ceremonies:
Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion, Crescent Branch #240
November 11, 2023 | Procession begins at 10am; Service begins at 10:30am
Royal Canadian Legion, Crescent Branch #240
Hosted by Cemetery Services, City of Surrey.
November 11, 2023 | 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, 2023 | Procession begins 10:25am, Service begins at 10:45am
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, 2023 | 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Memorial Arch in Memorial Park, Marine Drive between 19th Street and 20th Street; The parade starts at 10:45 a.m. from 18th Street and proceeds along Marine Drive to the cenotaph at Memorial Park.
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). Details
November 11, 2023 | 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Cenotaph outside of White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue
White Rock