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This year marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, also known as the Great War.
In honour of this, the country as a whole will pay respects to military service members past and present on Remembrance Day.
This November, take a moment to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country.
Here are places in and around Toronto where you can take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies this coming weekend.
East York Civic Centre – Memorial Gardens
When: November 11, 10:45 am
Where: East York Civic Centre Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Avenue
Etobicoke Civic Centre – Cenotaph
When: November 11, 10:45 am
Where: Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph, 399 The West Mall
North York Service
When: November 11, 10:45 am
When: Toronto Centre for the Arts, George Weston Recital Hall
Toronto Old City Hall – Cenotaph
When: November 11, 10:45 am
Where: Toronto Old City Hall Cenotaph, 60 Queen Street West
York Civic Centre
When: November 11, 10:45 am
Where: York Memorial Collegiate Auditorium, 2690 Eglinton Avenue West
Fort York National Historic Site
When: November 11, 10:45
Where: 250 For York Blvd
Additionally, if you’re unable to attend in person, you can watch the Old City Hall service on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
City of Toronto
In addition to civic services, there are a number of events taking place across the city this week to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Great War Book of Remembrance
What: The City of Toronto has identified the names of 3,900 people who died during the First World War and were members of Toronto-based regiments. To commemorate their sacrifice, a book named the Great War Book of Remembrance is being made, which will list the names of these individuals.
When: November 7 to 11
Where: Toronto City Hall
Coronation Park Rededication
What: Join the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Commonwealth Consular Corps for a special rededication ceremony. The commemorative function of Coronation Park, which is tied to the First World War, is being restored. A moment of silence will also be observed.
When: November 10, 10:30 am to 12 pm
Where: Coronation Park, 711 Lake Shore Blvd. West
Canadian Armed Forces Parade
What: 500 members of the Canadian Armed Forces will parade north on University Avenue from Union Station to symbolize the return of soldiers from the First World War. They will march from the train station as they would have done in 1918-1919.
When: November 11, 10:10 am
Where: From Union Station up University Avenue
Ringing of the Bells of Peace
What: Bells across Toronto will ring 100 times to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. This initiative, called Bells of Peace, is being led by the Royal Canadian Legion.
When: November 11, 4:56 pm
Where: Throughout the city
See also
- St. Lawrence Market opens after dark for one night only this week
- Toronto's official Christmas tree arrives at Nathan Phillips Square this weekend
- This is why you should be excited for Niagara Falls' new fireworks competition
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