Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day Civic Ceremony and service impacts
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.
Civic Service of Remembrance
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the community is invited to gather for the bilingual Civic Service of Remembrance at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph located 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.
Ways to remember and honour members of the military and veteran community:
- Observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
- Purchase a wreath or poppy from the Royal Canadian Legion. To order a wreath, please call 613-544-5522.
- Visit the Veterans Commemorative Crosswalks at Lower Union Street and Ontario Street, and the National Memorial to the Fallen in Macdonald Park.
- City Hall will be illuminated red and white to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
Municipal service changes
- Garbage and Green Bin: There is no collection on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Collection moves to the day after your normal pick-up day for the rest of the week. Sign up to be reminded of what to put out when at CityofKingston.ca/Collection.
- Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC): Closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Administrative Offices: All administrative offices, including Housing and Social Services and Provincial Offences, will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Kingston Transit: A weekday schedule is in effect. The administrative office will be closed. Transit customers can also find the information on Kingston Transit’s website, and Transit App.
- Kingston Access Bus: Operates with limited service on Tuesday. Call 613-542-2512 for schedules and more information.
- Recreation Facilities:
- INVISTA Centre/Arenas: Open on Tuesday, Nov 11.
- Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Open on Tuesday, Nov 11.
- Rideau Heights Community Centre: Open on Tuesday, Nov 11.
- Kingston East Community Centre: Open on Tuesday, Nov 11.
- Libraries: All branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library will be open. Check out the hours of a branch near you, on the KFPL Website.
- Utilities Kingston and Kingston Hydro: Open on Nov. 11 and ready to assist you from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 613-546-1181.
- PumpHouse Museum: Closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning: Open on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Kingston Grand Theatre: Closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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.
