Remembrance Day Events in Vancouver 2026

Last Updated on November 4, 2026 by Explore Vancouver

Remembrance Day falls on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, and ceremonies take place in almost every city and town across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. The largest Remembrance Day event in Vancouver is at the Victory Square Cenotaph downtown, where the Last Post sounds at 11 am, followed by two minutes of silence. Most ceremonies are free and open to the public, and there are more than 30 across the Lower Mainland.

This guide lists Remembrance Day ceremonies in Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, New Westminster, the Tri-Cities, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, with addresses and times. Where a 2026 notice was available, the times below come from it. Where only last year's schedule was available, the page says "usually" or "in recent years", so confirm with your city or local Legion branch before you go. Also this year, Veterans' Week runs from Nov 5 to 11, Indigenous Veterans Day is on Nov 8, and 2026 marks the 100th year of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Here are the Remembrance Day ceremonies at a glance:

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City	Ceremony	Time on Nov 11
Vancouver	Victory Square Cenotaph	About 10:30 to 11:30 am
Vancouver	Japanese Canadian War Memorial, Stanley Park	10:30 am
Vancouver	Grandview Park Cenotaph	10:30 to 11:30 am
Vancouver	UBC War Memorial Gym	Ceremony 10:45 am
Vancouver	Chor Leoni concert	2 pm and 5 pm
North Vancouver	Victoria Park Cenotaph	About 10:30 am
North Vancouver	Cates Park	About 10:30 am
West Vancouver	Memorial Arch	About 10:30 to 10:45 am
Burnaby	Confederation Park	Parade about 10 am
Burnaby	Bonsor Park	10:20 am
New Westminster	City Hall Cenotaph	Ceremony 10:25 am
Coquitlam	Blue Mountain Park	Parade about 10:25 am
Port Coquitlam	Veterans Park	10:10 am
Port Moody	Parade and ceremony	About 10 am to 10:35 am
Richmond	Richmond City Hall	Ceremony 10:40 am
Richmond	Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir concert	Nov 11
Delta	North Delta Social Heart Plaza	10:45 am
Delta	Ladner Memorial Park	10:45 am
Surrey	Cloverdale Cenotaph	Ceremony 10:25 am
Surrey	Other ceremonies	10 am to 10:45 am
Langley	Fort Langley	About 10:15 am
Langley	Murrayville Cenotaph	About 10:20 am
Langley	Douglas Park, Langley City	10:50 am
Langley	Aldergrove Legion	About 10:40 am
Maple Ridge	Memorial Peace Park	Parade 10:30 am
Pitt Meadows	Spirit Square	10:45 am
Abbotsford	Thunderbird Memorial Square	10 am
Chilliwack	Veterans Memorial Park (Downtown)	Service 10 am, procession 10:30 am
Chilliwack	All Sappers Memorial Park (Sardis)	Procession 10:30 am

Remembrance Day in Vancouver

Vancouver has four public Remembrance Day ceremonies, from the large downtown service at Victory Square to a quiet one in Stanley Park, plus a choir concert on Nov 11.

Victory Square Cenotaph

Victory Square is the main Remembrance Day ceremony in Vancouver and the oldest continuing annual ceremony in the city, dating back to 1924. It takes place at 200 West Hastings Street, with the ceremony listed for about 10:30 to 11:30 am in 2026. Music and the parade of veterans and serving members typically come first, and the Last Post sounds at 11 am, followed by two minutes of silence, a gun salute, the Lament and wreath-laying. A flypast usually follows if the weather allows, and the parade moves off after the ceremony. Thousands of people attend, so arrive well before 10 am if you want a spot near the cenotaph. Afterward, Chinatown is a short walk away, and Canada Place is on the waterfront.

Japanese Canadian War Memorial, Stanley Park

A smaller ceremony takes place at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park at 10:30 am, near 845 Avison Way. The memorial honours Japanese Canadian soldiers, and the setting is quieter than Victory Square. Plan for a short walk from the nearest parking or bus stop and dress for wet weather. After the ceremony, walk the Stanley Park seawall or visit Beaver Lake. See our Stanley Park guide for more.

Grandview Park Cenotaph

The cenotaph at Grandview Park, 1657 Charles Street in East Vancouver, holds a neighbourhood ceremony from 10:30 to 11:30 am. It is a good choice if you live on the east side and want a shorter trip than downtown. Trout Lake is nearby for a walk afterward.

UBC War Memorial Gym

UBC has held a Remembrance Day ceremony at the War Memorial Gym since the building opened in 1951, and 2026 marks the gym's 75th anniversary. Doors open at 10 am and the ceremony begins at 10:45 am at 6081 University Boulevard. The community is welcome, and a livestream has been offered in past years. Read the UBC ceremony page for accessibility details. Afterward, visit the Museum of Anthropology or the UBC Rose Garden.

Chor Leoni Remembrance Day concert

Chor Leoni presents The Soul Flies Away, its 35th annual Remembrance Day concert, on Wednesday, Nov 11 at 2 pm and 5 pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson Street. The program of music and readings is built around reflection and peace. Tickets are required, and the choir sells them on its website.

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Remembrance Day in North Vancouver

The City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver each hold their own ceremony on the morning of Nov 11.

Victoria Park Cenotaph (City of North Vancouver)

The City of North Vancouver's parade usually leaves the J.P. Fell Armoury at 1513 Forbes Avenue at about 9:30 am and finishes at the Victoria Park Cenotaph, near East Keith Road and Lonsdale Avenue. The ceremony usually starts at about 10:30 am, with two minutes of silence at 11 am and wreath-laying afterward. It is smaller than Victory Square but still draws a good crowd. Afterward, try Lynn Canyon Park or Rice Lake for a forest walk. See our North Vancouver guide for more.

Cates Park (District of North Vancouver)

The District of North Vancouver usually holds a waterfront ceremony at Cates Park, 4141 Dollarton Highway, beginning at around 10:30 am. It is organized with the Burrard Yacht Club, and spectators gather on shore and on boats at anchor. The program includes a procession, the Last Post, two minutes of silence and wreath-laying. Check the district's website for the 2026 schedule. Deep Cove is a short drive away.

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Remembrance Day in West Vancouver

West Vancouver holds one public parade and ceremony at the Memorial Arch.

Memorial Arch, West Vancouver

West Vancouver's parade and ceremony are held at the Memorial Arch on Marine Drive at 20th Street. Listings put the start between 10:30 and 10:45 am, with the service running to around noon, so plan to arrive by 10:15 am. Check the District of West Vancouver's website for road closures. Afterward, walk the nearby Ambleside waterfront or head into the forest at Whyte Lake. See our West Vancouver guide for more.

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Remembrance Day in Burnaby

Burnaby has two ceremonies, one in North Burnaby and one in South Burnaby, each led by a different Legion branch.

Confederation Park Cenotaph (North Burnaby)

The North Burnaby ceremony is hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 at the cenotaph in Confederation Park, at Willingdon Avenue and Penzance Drive. A parade leads to the cenotaph, and in recent years it has left McGill Library at about 10 am. The City of Burnaby had not confirmed 2026 times at the time of writing, so check the City of Burnaby's news page before you go. Afterward, walk around Deer Lake Park or head up Burnaby Mountain Park. See our Burnaby guide for more.

Bonsor Park Cenotaph (South Burnaby)

The South Burnaby ceremony is hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 at the cenotaph in Bonsor Park, near Nelson Avenue and close to Metrotown. A 2026 listing gives 10:20 am to 11:30 am, and a parade leads to the cenotaph. In recent years the parade has started at the Legion at 5289 Grimmer Street. Confirm the details with the City of Burnaby. If the weather is wet, Central Park is close by for a walk once it clears.

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Remembrance Day in New Westminster

New Westminster holds its ceremony at the City Hall Cenotaph, earlier in the morning than most other cities.

City Hall Cenotaph

New Westminster's ceremony is at the City Hall Cenotaph, 511 Royal Avenue. The parade assembles at about 10:15 am near the Royal Westminster Regiment Armouries at 530 Queens Avenue, and the ceremony begins at 10:25 am. Wreaths are available from 9 am on the City Hall lawn, and the Q to Q Ferry has run early on Remembrance Day to help people reach the venue. The schedule is earlier than most other cities, so arrive in good time.

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Remembrance Day in Coquitlam

Coquitlam's parade and ceremony end at the cenotaph at Blue Mountain Park.

Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph

Coquitlam's parade starts at Como Lake Middle School, 1121 King Albert Avenue, at about 10:25 to 10:30 am and travels along Winslow Avenue to the cenotaph on Veterans Way at Blue Mountain Park. The ceremony begins at about 11 am. The City of Coquitlam also holds poppy painting and messages of remembrance events leading up to Nov 11. Afterward, take a walk around Como Lake. See our Coquitlam guide for more.

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Remembrance Day in Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam holds a parade and ceremony at Veterans Park, beside City Hall.

Veterans Park Cenotaph

Port Coquitlam's parade starts at 10:10 am and ends at the cenotaph at Veterans Park, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, in front of City Hall. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 organizes the event, and the ceremony usually lasts about an hour with two minutes of silence and wreath-laying. It is outdoors, so bring an umbrella.

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Remembrance Day in Port Moody

Port Moody marks Remembrance Day with a service, a parade and a ceremony, organized with the local Legion.

Port Moody parade and ceremony

Port Moody's Remembrance Day usually starts with a service at about 10 am, followed by a parade at about 10:35 am from the Port Moody Legion on Clarke Street and a ceremony at the cenotaph. St. Johns Street is closed briefly during the parade, so allow extra time if you are driving. A 2026 listing gives a 10 am start at the Kyle Centre, so confirm the venue on the city's website. Afterward, walk Rocky Point Park or drive up to Buntzen Lake. See our Port Moody guide for more.

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Remembrance Day in Richmond

Richmond's main ceremony takes place at the cenotaph beside City Hall.

Richmond City Hall Cenotaph

Richmond's parade starts at 10:20 am, and the official ceremony begins at 10:40 am at the cenotaph on the east side of Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road. Two minutes of silence follow at 11 am, then the laying of the wreaths and a reception. The service has been available online in past years. Afterward, visit Minoru Park or head to Steveston Village. See our Richmond guide for more.

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir concert

The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir performs a Remembrance Day-themed concert on Nov 11 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Richmond. Check the choir's website for the time and tickets.

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Remembrance Day in Delta

Delta holds two ceremonies, one in North Delta and one in Ladner.

North Delta Social Heart Plaza

North Delta's ceremony takes place at the Social Heart Plaza, 11415 84 Avenue, from 10:45 am to noon in 2026. See the City of Delta's website for any changes.

Ladner Memorial Park Cenotaph

Ladner's ceremony is at the Memorial Park Cenotaph, 5010 47th Avenue, from about 10:45 to 11:30 am. A parade usually starts outside Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 on Delta Street at about 10:40 am and continues to the park. Afterward, explore Westham Island or Boundary Bay Regional Park. See our Delta guide for more.

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Remembrance Day in Surrey

Surrey's main ceremony is in Cloverdale, with smaller services at several Legion branches and a cemetery.

Cloverdale Cenotaph

Surrey's main ceremony is at the Cloverdale Cenotaph beside the Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Avenue. The procession usually starts at about 10 am and the service begins at about 10:25 am. The ceremony is open to the public. The Surrey Museum is also usually open for a few hours that day. See our Surrey guide for more.

Other Surrey ceremonies

Smaller ceremonies take place at several other spots in Surrey. A 2026 listing gives these times:

• Whalley Legion Branch: 10 am
• Surrey Centre Cemetery, 16671 Old McLellan Road: 10:45 am to 1 pm

Legion branches in Crescent Beach, Port Kells and Newton also usually hold ceremonies, so check the City of Surrey's website for the full list. Bear Creek Lights, in Bear Creek Park, is closed on Nov 11.

Handel Society Remembrance Day concert

The Handel Society Choir and Baroque Orchestra perform a Remembrance Day concert on Saturday, Nov 7 at 3 pm at Peninsula United Church in South Surrey. It is a good option if you want a remembrance concert a few days before Nov 11 itself.

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Remembrance Day in Langley

Langley has ceremonies in Fort Langley, Murrayville, Langley City and Aldergrove.

Fort Langley ceremony

Fort Langley's ceremony is at 23105 St. Andrews Avenue and usually runs from about 10:15 am to noon. It includes a veterans' march, the Last Post, two minutes of silence and wreath-laying. You can attend in person or watch the livestream on the Fort Langley Remembers Facebook page. Confirm the 2026 timing locally. Afterward, stroll through Fort Langley Village or visit the Fort Langley National Historic Site. See our Fort Langley guide for more.

Murrayville Cenotaph

A service at the Murrayville Cenotaph, 21405 44 Avenue, started last year at about 10:20 am. Details for 2026 had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so check the Murrayville Remembrance Day website before you go.

Douglas Park Cenotaph (Langley City)

Langley City's procession leaves from the Timms Community Centre, 20399 Douglas Crescent, and the service at the Douglas Park Cenotaph, 20550 Douglas Crescent, begins at about 10:50 am. The ceremony usually includes poetry such as In Flanders Fields and traditional hymns.

Aldergrove Legion

The Aldergrove ceremony usually begins at about 10:40 am at the Legion, 26607 Fraser Highway, and a potluck lunch with entertainment follows. Check the Township of Langley's calendar for the 2026 details.

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Remembrance Day in Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge holds a parade and ceremony at Memorial Peace Park, near City Hall.

Memorial Peace Park Cenotaph

Maple Ridge's parade starts at 10:30 am from the Legion at 12101 224th Street and travels down 224th Street to the cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park near City Hall. The ceremony begins at 11 am with O Canada, usually includes wreath-laying and the Last Post, and finishes at about 11:30 am with the lowering of the flags. Road closures are common from the early morning, so check the city's map before you drive. Afterward, visit Alouette Lake. See our Maple Ridge guide for more.

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Remembrance Day in Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows holds its ceremony at the cenotaph in Spirit Square.

Spirit Square Cenotaph

Pitt Meadows' ceremony is at the cenotaph in Spirit Square, 11985 Harris Road, from 10:45 am to noon on Nov 11. A reception follows in the Family Recreation Centre lobby, and the drive-through lane between Spirit Square and the centre closes from 9 am. Poppies are available by donation at City Hall, and flags at city facilities fly at half-mast from Nov 6 to Nov 12. See the City of Pitt Meadows page for details.

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Remembrance Day in Abbotsford

Abbotsford holds a parade and wreath-laying behind City Hall.

Thunderbird Memorial Square

Abbotsford's parade and wreath-laying usually begin at 10 am at Thunderbird Memorial Square on Veterans Way behind City Hall, 32388 Veterans Way. Light refreshments are served at the Abbotsford Legion afterward, and the ceremony has typically been livestreamed. See the City of Abbotsford's website for 2026 details.

Cascadia Remembers: Honouring Veterans

Cascadia Remembers: Honouring Veterans takes place on Sunday, Nov 8 at 2 pm at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. It honours veterans a few days before the Nov 11 ceremonies.

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Remembrance Day in Chilliwack

Chilliwack holds two ceremonies on Nov 11, one downtown and one in Sardis, and road closures are in effect around both.

Veterans Memorial Park (Downtown Chilliwack)

The downtown program starts with a service at 10 am at Evergreen Hall, followed by a procession at 10:30 am to Veterans Memorial Park at 45820 Spadina Avenue, where the ceremony takes place. See the City of Chilliwack's website for road closure details.

All Sappers Memorial Park (Sardis)

The Sardis program starts with a procession at 10:30 am from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295 at 5661 Vedder Road, followed by the ceremony at All Sappers Memorial Park at 5571 Vedder Road. The park honours military engineers, and Chilliwack was home to Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack from 1942 to 1997.

What to know before you go

• Arrive early. The big ceremonies draw large crowds, and street closures are common near parades.
• Be in place by 11 am for the Last Post and two minutes of silence.
• Dress for rain and wear warm layers. Ceremonies are held outdoors in November.
• Wear a poppy. The Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign runs until Nov 11.
• Some cities offer wreaths, parking and shuttle details on their event pages, so read them the day before.
• Check ceremony times on city and Legion pages, since details can change from year to year.
• To find other ceremonies in BC, use the Royal Canadian Legion ceremony finder.

Watching a Remembrance Day ceremony online

If you cannot attend in person, several ceremonies are usually livestreamed, including UBC, Richmond, Abbotsford and Fort Langley. Check each organizer's website a few days before Nov 11 for the link, since broadcast details can change.

What is open and closed on Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in British Columbia, so many businesses, schools and government offices close, and some attractions change their hours. See our BC statutory holidays guide for the full list, and check each attraction's official page before heading out.

Frequently asked questions

For more events this month, see our things to do in Vancouver in November guide and our festivals and events hub.