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Remembrance Day 2026 · Vancouver
If you would rather avoid the crowds downtown, the ceremony at Memorial South Park in southeast Vancouver is a quieter, neighbourhood alternative. It is held at the city's oldest cenotaph, which was moved to this Sunset-area park in 1939 and has been the focus of a local service for many years.
At a glance
- Date — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time — 10:40 a.m.
- Location — Memorial South Park Cenotaph, 5955 Ross Street (at 41st Avenue), Vancouver
- Hosted by — Local community and veterans groups
- Cost — Free; everyone is welcome
The service follows the familiar order of remembrance: the Last Post, two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., Reveille and the laying of wreaths. In past years a short parade has led into the park before the ceremony.
Schedule
- 10:40 a.m. — Ceremony begins at the cenotaph
- 11:00 a.m. — Two minutes of silence, followed by wreath-laying
Tips for attending
- Buses along Fraser Street and 41st Avenue stop a short walk from the park.
- Street parking is available on the residential streets around the park, but arrive early.
- The ceremony is outdoors on grass, so dress for rain and wear sturdy shoes.
More Remembrance Day ceremonies
Looking for a service closer to home? See our guide to Remembrance Day ceremonies across Metro Vancouver, with times and locations for every city.