Remembrance Day 2026 at Cates Park / Whey-ah-Wichen, North Vancouver

Remembrance Day 2026 · District of North Vancouver

The District of North Vancouver's Remembrance Day ceremony takes place at Whey-ah-Wichen / Cates Park, 4141 Dollarton Highway, near Deep Cove. Held with the Burrard Yacht Club, it is a waterfront service: people gather on shore while boats assemble off Roche Point.

About this ceremony

The park's war memorial, shaped from a natural jade boulder and inscribed with a maple leaf, was dedicated in 2014. Cates Park had already hosted local Remembrance Day ceremonies for about 30 years before then.

The North Shore News lists the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on November 11.

Schedule

• About 10:30 a.m. — Ceremony begins on shore and on the water
• 11:00 a.m. — Two minutes of silence

Tips for attending

• Parking at Cates Park is limited on busy mornings; carpool if you can.
• Stay for a waterfront walk after the service if the weather allows.
• Arrive early: crowds build before the two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
• Dress for November weather; ceremonies go ahead rain or shine.
• Wear a poppy and keep phones silent during the silence and the Last Post.

Please note: The organizers had not posted a detailed 2026 schedule when we checked. Confirm the time with the District of North Vancouver or the Burrard Yacht Club.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Cates Park ceremony?

At Whey-ah-Wichen / Cates Park, 4141 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver.

What makes it different?

It is a waterfront ceremony, with boats gathering offshore as well as people on land.

What time does it start?

About 10:30 a.m.

Details compiled from the North Shore News, the Burrard Yacht Club and Veterans Affairs Canada. Times can change; check with the organizer before you go.