by Rebecca Bollwitt Monday, November 9th, 2026 — 1:32pm GMT-0700
Remembrance Day, November 11th, is a day to remember the courage and sacrifice of thousands of Canadians who have fallen in service of their country. We honour them by never forgetting them. Here is where you can find a service or ceremony around Vancouver:
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Vancouver
Your city will most likely have a service or ceremony around its local cenotaph, and you can find more ceremonies listed via the Royal Canadian Legion online here.
Remembrance Day at Victory Square
Location: Victory Square (200 W Hastings St, Vancouver)
Date: November 11, 2026 at 10:30am
Details: 2026 marks the 102nd consecutive year of the Vancouver Remembrance Day Ceremony at Victory Square. The ceremony began in 1924 and reflects respect and remembrance of sacrifices in the service of our country – past and present.
Location: Grandview Memorial Park Cenotaph (1657 Charles St, Vancouver)
Date: November 11, 2026 at 10:00am
Details: All are invited to attend the service at the cenotaph to honour our veterans. After the service, join the march down Commercial Drive to Legion 179 (at 6th and Commercial Drive).
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
Location: Seaforth Armoury, Parade Square (1650 Burrard St, Vancouver)
Date: November 11, 2026 10:30am to 2:30pm
Details: The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Association warmly invites members of the public, veterans, serving military personnel, families, and friends to join us for our annual Remembrance Day Commemorative Ceremony at the historic Seaforth Armoury.
Location: War Memorial Gym (6081 University Boulevard, Vancouver)
Date: November 11, 2026 doors at 10:00am, ceremony at 10:45am
Details: Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2026 will mark the 75th anniversary of UBC’s War Memorial Gym. The Remembrance Day 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.
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Location: Stanley Park (near 845 Avison Way)
Date: November 11, 2026 at 10:30am
Details: The Royal Canadian Legion Japanese Canadian Branch #9 warmly invites everyone to join them to honour the courage and sacrifice of Japanese Canadian veterans. This year, their charter was re-instated after an 81 year abeyance. Surrendered in 1942 and failed to renew in 1948, Legion Branch 9 is now officially resurrected, being re-charted on July 7, 2026. On July 24, 2026, they celebrated the installation of the Japanese Canadian Soldiers of the First World War and the Fight to Win the Vote Plaque, honouring the brave Japanese Canadian veterans who served in the First World War and waged a determined struggle to secure the provincial franchise for veterans in British Columbia in 1931. The Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee is honoured to announce the completion of the three-year restoration of the war memorial erected in 1920 to honour 196 Japanese Canadians who served in the First World War, 55 of whom gave their lives.
Around Metro Vancouver
Bonsor Park (South Burnaby)
Location: Bonsor Park (Nelson and Imperial)
Date: November 11, 2026 at 10:35am
Details: The ceremony in south Burnaby will be hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #83 and will take place at the cenotaph in Bonsor Park (Nelson and Imperial). A parade to the cenotaph will begin from Nelson and Bennett at 10:35am.
Cenotaph at Confederation Park (North Burnaby)
Location: Cenotaph at Confederation Park (250 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby)
Date: November 11, 2026 at 10:30am
Details: The ceremony in north Burnaby will be hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 and will take place at the cenotaph in Confederation Park. A parade to the cenotaph will begin from McGill Library at 10:30am.
Coquitlam Remembrance Day Ceremony
Location: Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave, Coquitlam)
Date: November 11, 2026 at 10:25am
Details: Coquitlam’s traditional Remembrance Day ceremony and parade, hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, will be held on November 11 at 11:00am and anyone wishing to pay their respects is welcome. The parade will begin at Como Lake Middle School (1121 King Albert Avenue) at approximately 10:25am and will continue with a ceremony at the Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph (975 King Albert Street).
Location: Douglas Park Cenotaph (20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley)
Date: November 11, 2026 ceremony starts at 10:50am
Details: Langley City invites residents and visitors to gather at the Douglas Park Cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11, for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Each year, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Canadians come together to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country and to recognize those who continue to serve.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion (1630 Lynn Valley RoadNorth Vancouver)
Date: November 11, 2026 from 10:50am to 8:00pm
Details: Come together to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed. The ceremony will take place at 10:50am, and the Legion will open at 12:00pm. The JP Fell Pipe Band will play in the afternoon. All members, guests and neighbours are warmly invited to share this meaningful day of remembrance with us.
New Westminster Remembrance Day
Location: City Hall Cenotaph (511 Royal Ave, New Westminster)
Date: November 11, 2026 from 10:25am to 11:30am
Details: Attend in person at the City Hall Cenotaph (511 Royal Avenue) starting at 10:25am. Watch the livestream coverage starting at 10:25 am on YouTube. A sign language interpreter will also be present at the service.
North Delta Social Heart Plaza Remembrance Day
Location: Social Heart Plaza (11405-11427 84 Ave, Delta)
Date: November 11, 2026 from 10:45am to 12:00pm
Details: The City of Delta, in partnership with the Kennedy Seniors Society, invites you and your family to attend the North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony at Social Heart Plaza.
South Delta Remembrance Day Parade
Location: Memorial Park (5010 47 Ave Delta)
Date: November 11, 2026 from 10:40am
Details: Join the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 61, for Ladner’s annual Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony. This meaningful event brings together Veterans, community members, the Delta Police Pipe Band, and local service organizations to honour and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended Canada.
Location: Veterans Park (2580 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam)
Date: November 11, 2026 10:10am parade & service, 11:00am laying of wreaths
Details: Join Port Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 to honour veterans at our Remembrance Day Service. Parade proceeds along Shaughnessy Street from Wilson Avenue to McAllister Avenue) Service to follow in Veterans Park.
Location: Cenotaph located on the east side of Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Rd, Richmond)
Date: November 11, 2026 parade forming at 10:00am, departing 10:20am.
Details: All are invited to join in honouring and remembering Canada’s Veterans.
Location: Multiple Locations
Date: November 11, 2026
Details: There will be a variety of observances and ceremonies at the following locations: Surrey Centre Cemetery (16670 60 Ave) at 10:45am; Veterans Square (17710 – 56A Ave) with procession at 10:00am; Crescent Legion (2643 128 St) with procession at 10:00am; Whalley Legion (10626 City Parkway) with procession at 10:00am; Port Kells Community Hall (18918 – 88 Ave); Newton Senior Centre (13775 – 70A Ave).
West Vancouver Remembrance Day
Location: Memorial Arch in Memorial Park to Marine Drive between 19th St and 20th St
Date: November 11, 2026 parade at 10:45am
Details: The Royal Canadian Legion West Vancouver Branch #60 holds the sacred trust of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. 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.
To get your poppy, visit a national Poppy Campaign partner from the last Friday of October until Remembrance Day, or contact your Legion Branch to find poppies near you.
Additional Events
Complimentary Transit Travel for Veterans
To thank retired and active military personnel for their service, veterans will be offered complimentary travel on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11, by BC’s three major transportation agencies: BC Ferries, BC Transit and TransLink.
BC Ferries will observe two minutes of silence at 11:00am on vessels and terminals to honour the sacrifices made by veterans in the line of duty. BC Transit and TransLink encourage customers and staff to observe the traditional moment of silence at or near 11:00am across the system on November 11.
All Canadian flags on BC Ferries’ vessels and terminals will fly at half-mast on Remembrance Day. All buses will display “Lest We Forget” on the destination screen as will the screens of the ferries and terminals.
Travel on TransLink services will be free for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, police and fire departments, Coast Guard, BC Ambulance Paramedics, and Department of Fisheries and Oceans across all modes, including HandyDART and Canada Line-YVR AddFare.
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