On November 11th, people across Canada will gather to honour those who have sacrificed and served for our freedom.
Numerous Remembrance Day parades and ceremonies are taking place in cities across Metro Vancouver for you to pay your respects at. If you’re looking to attend one in your neighbourhood, check below.
Vancouver
Victory Square
This is Vancouver’s oldest continuing Remembrance Day ceremony. It includes wreath-laying and the parade of veterans, among other features to honour veterans.
📍 Location: Victory Square
⏰ Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
A hybrid in-person and virtual event, everyone is invited to gather at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial to honour the courage and sacrifice of Japanese Canadian veterans. Light refreshments will be offered, as well as a chamber opera presentation by Taka Lee at the Stanley Park Pavilion following the ceremony.
📍 Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
⏰ Time: 10:30am to 11:45pm
Abbotsford
Thunderbird Memorial Square
Those in Abbotsford can attend the Thunderbird Memorial Square ceremony and parade, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Abbotsford Branch 15. The event features a livestreamed ceremony, with light refreshments and a parade.
📍 Location: Thunderbird Memorial Square
⏰ Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Burnaby
Confederation Park and Bonsor Park
Two Remembrance Day ceremonies take place in Burnaby, with one in Confederation Park and the other in Bonsor Park. There will be parades for both locations.
📍 Location: Confederation Park and Bonsor Park
⏰ Time: Parades start at 10:30am and 10:35am
Parade and Ceremony
Coquitlam
Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph
Coquitlam’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony and parade is hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263. Everyone is welcome to pay their respects by wearing a poppy or by painting a poppy at Blue Mountain Park on the grass along Veteran’s Way.
📍 Location: Parade begins at Como Lake Middle School; ceremony takes place at Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph
⏰ Time: 10:25am to 12:00pm
Delta
Memorial Park
Community members are invited to gather at Memorial Park for a meaningful event hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 61. There will be a parade that will proceed to the Memorial Park Cenotaph for the service and wreath-laying.
📍 Location: Parade begins in front of the Royal Canadian Legion in Ladner Village; ceremony takes place at Memorial Park Cenotaph
⏰ Time: 10:40am to 11:30am
Langley
There are multiple Remembrance Day ceremonies in Langley, hosted in three different locations. You can find the location and time for each below.
- Murrayville: 21405 44 Avenue, Langley. Starts at 10:20am.
- Fort Langley: 23105 St. Andrews Avenue. Starts at 10:30am.
- Aldergrove: 26607 Fraser Highway. Starts at 10:45am.
New Westminster
City Hall Cenotaph
This ceremony is available in-person and online through a livestream via YouTube. There will be a wreath pick up, parade assembly, and outdoor service.
📍 Location: City Hall Cenotaph
⏰ Time: 10:25am to 12:30pm
North Vancouver
Victoria Park Cenotaph
Organized by North Shore Veterans’ Council Canada, attendees can expect a parade led by the JP Fell Pipe Band, as well as a ceremony.
📍 Location: Parade starts at the JP Fell Armoury; ceremony takes place at Victoria Park Cenotaph.
⏰ Time: 9:15am to 2:00pm
Port Coquitlam
Veterans Park
Attendees can expect a morning parade organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, as well as a ceremony at Veterans Park.
📍 Location: Parade starts at the JP Fell Armoury; ceremony takes place at Victoria Park Cenotaph.
⏰ Time: Begins at 10:10am
Richmond
City Hall
Reflect on those who have served and sacrificed. Attendees can watch the parade and ceremony; and out of respect for the solemn occasion, you are asked to leave pets at home.
📍 Location: Richmond City Hall Cenotaph
⏰ Time: 10:20am to 11:30am
Surrey
Surrey has many Remembrance Day ceremonies and parades locals can attend. You can find a full list below.
Veterans Square (17710 56A Avenue)
- Procession to Veterans Square begins at 10:00am
- Service begins at 10:25am
- The ceremony will be live streamed on the City of Surrey Facebook page
- Event organizer: Royal Canadian Legion, Cloverdale Branch #6
Surrey Centre Cemetery (16670 60 Avenue)
- Family event from 10:45am to 1:00pm
- Service begins at 10:45am
- Event organizer: City of Surrey, Cemetery Services
Crescent Legion (2643 128 Street)
- Procession begins at 10:00am
- Service begins at 10:25am
- Event organizer: Royal Canadian Legion, Crescent Branch #240
Whalley Legion (10626 City Parkway)
- Procession begins at 10:00am
- Service begins at 10:25am
- Event organizer: Royal Canadian Legion, Whalley Branch #229
Port Kells Community Hall (18918 88 Avenue)
- Service begins at 10:30am
- Event organizer: Port Kells Community Association
Newton Senior Centre (13775 70A Avenue)
- Service begins at 10:30am
- Event organizer: Girl Guides of Canada
