Remembrance Day

Each year, we observe Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 to honour and commemorate those who have served, and continue to serve, in the Canadian armed forces. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions, and their families.

We also honour the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov. 8. 

When and where? 

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, we invite the community to gather for the bilingual Civic Service of Remembrance at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph in Macdonald Park (King Street East and George Street).

Seating will be available for veterans and people with disabilities, and an ASL interpreter will be present.

  • 9:15 a.m.: Community wreath laying ceremony
  • 10:15 a.m.: Veterans and military groups wreath laying ceremony
  • 10:45 a.m.: Civic Service of Remembrance

We recommend that spectators be in place by 10:40 a.m. to see the parade march on ahead of the service.

Please note: at 11 a.m. and 11:02 a.m. a blank canon blast will take place to mark both the 11th hour and the conclusion of the 2 minutes of silence.

If you are unable to attend, the service will also be filmed by YourTV from Cogeco, on channels 13 (standard definition) and 700 (HD) as well as channel 100 in HD on Epico at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. that evening. 

Road Closures  

Please note the following road closures for the Civic Service of Remembrance:

  • King St from Lower University Ave to Barrie St from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • King St from Barrie St to West St from 10:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Barrie St from King St to Stuart St from 10:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Bagot St from West St to Barrie St from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Ontario St from West St to Gore St from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for the Remembrance Day Ceremony Parade and Ceremony for HMCS Cataraqui. 

Contact Us

City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.