Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Lower Mainland this year

Remembrance Day is observed Nov. 11 every year as a time to honour armed forces members who served and died for their countries. There are many events and ceremonies around the Lower Mainland for people to mark the occasion and pay their respects.

The following is a list of some events taking place across Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver

Victory Square ceremony and procession
This year will mark the 100th year of the Vancouver Remembrance Day ceremony at this location. The City of Vancouver says over 15,000 people attend the event every year.
Where: 150 Hastings St. W
Time: 10 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Japanese Canadian War Memorial ceremony
Where: Cenotaph in Stanley Park
Time: 10:40 a.m.
More information can be found here.

UBC War Memorial ceremony
The university has been holding this ceremony yearly since 1951. Students, staff, and the public are invited to attend.
Where: War Memorial Gym, 6081 University Blvd.
Time: 10 a.m.
More information can be found here.

The City of Vancouver says City Hall and the Burrard Bridge will be lit up to observe the day.

Burnaby

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 ceremony and parade
Where: The parade will proceed from the McGill Library to the Cenotaph in Confederation Park
Time: 10 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #83 ceremony and parade
Where: A parade will take place from the Legion #83 at 5289 Grimmer Street to the cenotaph.
Time: 10:20 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Surrey

Royal Canadian Crescent Legion Branch #240 procession and service
Where: The procession will begin at the Legion at 2643 128 Street
Time: 10 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Surrey Centre Cemetery family event and service
Where: 16671 Old McLellan Road
Time: 10:45 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Surrey Remembers Ceremony
Where: Veterans Square, 17710-56th Avenue
Time: Procession begins 10 a.m., service begins 10:25 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Whalley Legion procession and service
Where: 10626 City Parkway
Time: Procession begins 10:25 a.m., service begins at 10:45 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Coquitlam

City of Coquitlam ceremony and parade
Traditional Remembrance Day ceremony and parade hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263. The events will also include poppy painting and other events.
Where: Como Lake Middle School – 975 King Albert Avenue — to the Blue Mountain Park cenotaph
Time: 10:15 a.m.
More information can be found here.

New Westminster

City of New Westminster service and parade
The ceremony will include a wreath ceremony.
Where: City Hall cenotaph
Time: The wreath pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. Parade assembly is from Queens Avenue and Sixth Street at 10:15 a.m.
More information can be found here.

Richmond

Royal Canadian Legion ceremony and parade
Where: Richmond City Hall, 6911 NO3 Rd.
Time: 10:20 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
More information can be found here.

North Shore

City of North Vancouver ceremony and parade
Where: Public is asked to gather at the Victoria Park Cenotaph
Time: 10 a.m.
More information can be found here.

District of West Vancouver ceremony and parade
Where: Memorial Arch in Memorial Park – Marine Drive between 19th Street and 20th Street
Time: 10:45 a.m.
More information can be found here.