10 Remembrance Day events happening in and around Victoria
An opportunity to honour and reflect.
Greater Victoria has a rich military history, and each Remembrance Day offers the opportunity to reflect on that history and honour Canada’s fallen soldiers.
Ceremonies will take place in downtown, Sidney, Sooke and everywhere in between this Remembrance Day.
From parades to concerts, there are many ways you can remember those who served.
Here are 10 events taking place in and around Victoria in honour of Remembrance Day:
Victoria Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
Wear your poppy and head downtown to attend Victoria’s main Remembrance Day ceremony at the BC Parliament Buildings.
First, there will be a parade, leading to a service, two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., and finally, a wreath-laying ceremony.
- Where: BC Legislature Cenotaph, 501 Belleville Street
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10:30 a.m.
Canadian Scottish Regiment at the Bay Street Armoury
The Canadian Scottish Regiment, who are based at the Currie Armoury at 715 Bay Street, will be in attendance at the British Columbia War Memorial at the BC Legislature.
After the ceremony at the legislature the regiment will be marching to Canadian Scottish Regimental Cenotaph located at Pioneer Square near Christchurch Cathedral for a service of remembrance in honour of regimental members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Participants will then march through downtown back to the armoury.
All regimental members, including veterans and cadets, will be a part of this event.
- Where: Currie Armoury, 715 Bay Street
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – following the ceremony at the legislature
Saanich: Municipal Hall
The District of Saanich is honouring those who served or continue to serve in times of war with a moment of silence and wreath laying at their Remembrance Day ceremony.
This ceremony is from 10:40 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Saanich Cenotaph.
- Where: Saanich Cenotaph, 770 Vernon Avenue
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10:40 a.m.
Sidney: Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
In Sidney, the traditional Remembrance Day Parade will proceed at 10:30 a.m. from the Mary Winspear Centre, along Beacon Avenue and Second Street, to the cenotaph on Sidney Avenue on November 11th.
The Service of Remembrance for the Fallen will commence at 10:50 a.m., and a fly past is planned during the two-minute silence at 11:00 a.m.
Veterans that wish to participate in the parade should muster at the Mary Winspear Centre at 10:00 a.m. on November 11th, or join the parade at the cenotaph.
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre to cenotaph on Sidney Avenue.
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Langford: Veterans Memorial Park
The annual Langford Legion #91 invites Langford residents to their Remembrance Day parade and service, which will be held at Veterans Memorial Park.
The parade starts at the Legion at 10:40 a.m. before the ceremony begins at the cenotaph with two minutes of silence.
Following the ceremony, the Legion welcomes residents back for a soup and sandwich lunch, a performance by the Kathy White Highland Dancers and live music and dancing with the Commodores 22-piece band.
- Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Aldwynd Road, Langford
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10:40 a.m.
Oak Bay: An Afternoon of Remembrance
There will be an afternoon of live music, wartime favourites performed by members of the Monterey Concert Band and displays of memorabilia, historic photographs and keepsakes honouring the Second World War era at Monterey Recreation Centre on November 11th.
- Where: Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Colwood: Remembrance Day ceremony and events at Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University, the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club and CFB Esquimalt will host a Remembrance Day ceremony at 10:40 a.m. on the Castle Terrace Lawn outside Hatley Castle.
Following the ceremony, at about 11:45 a.m., Dr. Geoffrey Bird, RRU professor and lead of the War Heritage Research Initiative, will present his documentary film, Enduring Duty: The Story of Royal Roads Military College.
Operating from 1941 to 1995, Royal Roads Military College played an important role in educating and training officers in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guided by the experiences of those who attended RRMC, the documentary explores the global events and social changes that shaped generations of future leaders.
The 45-minute screening will be held on the quarterdeck in the Grant Building.
The Royal Roads University museum and exhibits, located in the lower level of Hatley Castle, will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission to the film and to the museum is free and everyone is welcome.
- Where: Royal Roads University
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10:40 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sooke: Sooke Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 invites all residents to attend their annual Remembrance Day ceremony and be part of their meaningful tribute to Canadian veterans.
The event starts with a parade at Evergreen Plaza at 10:35 a.m, leading to the cenotaph, where the formal ceremony will commence at 10:55 am.
After the ceremony, residents are invited to Legion Hall for chili, chowder and sandwiches for adults or hot dogs and hot chocolate for kids.
- Where: Sooke Cenotaph, 6726 Eustace Road
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10:35 a.m.
Fort Rodd Hill Remembrance Day
Experience history up close through a special display of First and Second World War artifacts, with opportunities to handle select items.
Following two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. there will be a historic weapon display at 11:02 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Refreshments will also be available throughout the day.
- Where: Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Esquimalt Remembrance Day
While no official event details were released, the annual Remembrance Day event will be held at Memorial Park Cenotaph
- Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
- When: Wednesday, November 11th – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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