Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Information about services to honour veterans and those serving our country.
Wear a poppy, observe two minutes of silence or attend a ceremony
Residents are encouraged to honour and remember those who have served, and continue to serve, Canada during times of war, conflict and peace on Remembrance Day.
Residents can pay tribute to our veterans and active service members by:
- Wearing a poppy and making a donation to the Poppy Fund
- Observing two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11 wherever they are
- Expressing gratitude online through social media by using #OakvilleRemembers hashtag
- Attending an in person ceremony
Local ceremony details
- The Bronte Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a walk from its 79 Jones Street location to the Chris Vokes Memorial Park cenotaph, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, with a ceremony taking place from 10:50 a.m. to noon.
- A Remembrance Day parade to George's Square will begin at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street, on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. A ceremony at George’s Square will follow.
- A ceremony will take place at Memorial Park at the Trafalgar Memorial on November 11 from 10:50 a.m. to noon
Additional ceremony information can be found on the Legion's website.
Remembrance Day at the Oakville Museum
The Oakville Museum will also offer opportunities to reflect and learn in the days leading up to Remembrance Day.
- Attend the Curator’s Talk on November 8 at 6 p.m. to hear local historians and guest speakers discuss the contributions and sacrifices made by local members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Exhibition galleries showing both Pathway to the Stars: A Centennial Celebration of Oakville’s Contributions to the Royal Canadian Aire Force and To the Limit! RCAF Aerobatics in Action will remain open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in advance of this event.
- Join the museum for family Remembrance Day programming on November 9 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Attend an “Ask the Curator” session to learn about Oakville’s contributions to the Royal Canadian Air Force, attend a book reading with Rob McCoy, author of the Dragonfly Airline series, and design your own aircraft in a hands-on craft activity.
The Poppy Project
With approval from the Royal Canadian Legion, Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors is once again participating in the Poppy Project.
The initiative began in 2023, when dedicated volunteer Margaret Larson started crafting handmade knitted and crocheted poppies to honour those who sacrificed for our country.
In 2024, with help from other Centre members and the community, more than 750 poppies have been created for display both inside and outside the Centre.
Residents are invited to explore this meaningful tribute while it is on display.
