Where to commemorate Remembrance Day in Metro Vancouver this year
Remembrance Day ceremonies around Vancouver are happening on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and it’s an important time to pay respects to those who have served — past and present.
Here is where you can attend to pay your respects at Remembrance Day events around the region, with more to be added as they are announced.
Thoughtful ceremonies, moving parades, receptions, and more. Lest we forget.
Vancouver
Victory Square Cenotaph
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What: Victory Square’s Remembrance Day Service is the oldest continuing annual ceremony in Vancouver, beginning in 1924. This ceremony includes the Last Post, the Lament, the change of the guard, wreath-laying, the parade of veterans, and more to honour our veterans.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
What: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Victory Square — 200 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Remembrance Day Ceremony at UBC
What: The Remembrance Day Ceremony at UBC will be held on Nov. 11 and will include short readings and remarks from special guests.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: Doors open at 10 a.m.; ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.
Where: The UBC War Memorial Gym — 6081 University Blvd., Vancouver
Remembrance Day at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial
What: All are welcome to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park that begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be a reception after the ceremony at the Vancouver Rowing Club with light refreshments served.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park
Coquitlam
Coquitlam Remembrance Day Ceremony
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What: Coquitlam’s Remembrance Day ceremony and parade is hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 and is open to the public to pay respects.
The parade will start from the Como Lake Middle School at approximately 10:30 a.m. and wind its way along Winslow Street to the Cenotaph on Veterans Way at Blue Mountain Park for a ceremony starting roughly at 11 a.m.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. (parade start), 11 a.m. (ceremony start)
Where: Como Lake Middle School — 1121 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam (parade start), Blue Mountain Park- 975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam (ceremony)
Delta and Ladner
North Delta Social Heart Plaza
What: Kennedy House Seniors Society and the City of Delta partner to host a Remembrance Day ceremony at the North Delta Social Heart Plaza. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony in the Main Hall at North Delta Recreation Centre.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:40 a.m.
Where: North Delta Social Heart Plaza — 11415 84th Ave., Delta
Ladner Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
What: Branch 61 of The Royal Canadian Legion will host Ladner’s annual Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony. Veterans, community members, the Delta Police Pipe Band, and local service organizations will come together to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Canada.
The parade starts at 10:40 a.m. in front of the Royal Canadian Legion in Ladner Village and will make its way to the Memorial Park Cenotaph.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:40 a.m.
Where: Royal Canadian Legion — 4896 Delta St., Delta, and Memorial Park Cenotaph
Langley
Langley Remembrance Day Ceremony
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What: Langley City invites the community to come together at the Douglas Park Cenotaph to remember all who served and sacrificed.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:50 a.m.
Where: Douglas Park Cenotaph — 20550 Douglas Cr., Langley
Township of Langley Remembrance Day Ceremonies
What: Several community organizers are hosting Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Township of Langley this year to honour those who have served Canada.
They include Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 at the Aldergrove Legion at 10:40 a.m., the Fort Langley Remembrance Day Society at 23105 St. Andrews Ave. at 10:15 a.m., and the Murrayville Cenotaph Remembrance Day Ceremony Organizing Committee at the Murrayville Cenotaph at 10:20 a.m.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Maple Ridge
Memorial Peace Park
What: Branch 88 of The Royal Canadian Legion invites everyone to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony at Memorial Peace Park. The event begins with a parade downtown starting at 10:30 a.m..
The Maple Ridge ceremony includes the reading of the names of soldiers from the community who have died in wars, the laying of the wreaths, and a singing of the national anthem.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. (parade start), 11 a.m. (ceremony start)
Where: Memorial Peace Park — 22407 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge
New Westminster
Remembrance Day at City Hall Cenotaph
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What: New Westminster is honouring the service of veterans past and present with a Remembrance Day parade followed by a ceremony at City Hall Cenotaph. There will also be livestreamed coverage beginning at 10:25 a.m. on YouTube.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:15 a.m. parade assembly, 10:25 a.m. ceremony
Where: City Hall Cenotaph — 511 Royal Ave., New Westminster
Pitt Meadows
Cenotaph at šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square)
What: Veterans and officials will parade through šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) starting at 10:45 a.m. and then host a Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph. Those wanting to lay a wreath on November 11 are asked to bring it to the cenotaph by 10 a.m. and ensure that it’s picked up before dusk.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Where: šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) — 12007 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows
Port Coquitlam
Cenotaph Remembrance Service
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What: The Port Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 is hosting its annual service to honour veterans on Remembrance Day.
The event begins with a parade along Shaughnessy Street from Wilson Avenue to McAllister Avenue, and finishes with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Park Cenotaph.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:10 a.m. parade and service, 11 a.m. laying of the wreaths
Where: Veterans Park — 2580 Shaughnessy St.
Richmond
Richmond Remembrance Day Ceremony
What: The City of Richmond invites those wishing to reflect and remember with the community to an in-person Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph.
A parade will start at 10:20 a.m., and official ceremonies begin at 10:40 a.m.; there will be two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., followed by the laying of the wreaths and a Richmond Remembrance Day reception.
What: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:20 a.m. parade start, 10:40 a.m. ceremony begins
Where: East side of Richmond City Hall — 6911 Number 3 Rd., Richmond
Surrey
Surrey/Cloverdale Remembrance Day Ceremony
What: The Cloverdale Legion-hosted ceremony will take place at the Veterans Square, next door to the Surrey Museum and the Surrey Archives. The ceremony includes a procession starting at 10 a.m. and a service beginning at 10:25 a.m.
This year, the Royal Canadian Legion in Whalley, the Crescent Legion in South Surrey, and the Surrey Centre Cemetery, Port Kells Community Hall, and Newton Senior Centre will also host ceremonies.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: Procession at 10 a.m., service at 10:25 a.m.
Where: Veterans Square at the Surrey Museum — 17710 56A Ave., Surrey
North Vancouver
Remembrance Day Celebration at Victoria Park Cenotaph
What: The service will take place at the cenotaph in Victoria Park at 10:45, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and a Veteran’s parade returning to the armoury. There will also be a parade led by the JP Fell Pipe Band that begins at the Armoury at 9:15 am.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: North Vancouver Cenotaph, Victoria Park — 100 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver
West Vancouver
Remembrance Day at Memorial Arch
West Vancouver Remembrance Day
What: The Royal Canadian Legion – West Vancouver Branch 60 invites members of the public to come together and honour veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
There will be a parade starting at 10:45 a.m. from 18th Street and proceeding along Marine Drive to the Memorial Park Cenotaph.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Where: Memorial Arch in Memorial Park – Marine Drive between 19th Street and 20th Street