Remembrance Day 2026 at Victoria Park Cenotaph, North Vancouver

Remembrance Day 2026 · City of North Vancouver

The City of North Vancouver's Remembrance Day ceremony at the Victoria Park Cenotaph is the largest on the North Shore. On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a parade led by the JP Fell Pipe Band leaves the Armoury at 9:15 a.m., and the service begins at 10:45 a.m.

About this ceremony

After the service, wreaths are laid and veterans parade back to the Armoury. The event runs from 9:15 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m.

In recent years the ceremony has been organized with the North Shore Veterans' Council and livestreamed at nsvcc.ca.

Schedule

• 9:15 a.m. — Parade leaves the Armoury, led by the JP Fell Pipe Band
• 10:45 a.m. — Service at the cenotaph
• 11:00 a.m. — Two minutes of silence
• After the service — Wreath-laying and veterans' parade back to the Armoury

Tips for attending

• Sections of West 15th Street, Lonsdale Avenue, East 14th Street and East Keith Road close from 9 a.m.
• Take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and walk or bus up Lonsdale to avoid the closures.
• 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.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the North Vancouver Remembrance Day parade?

It leaves the Armoury at 9:15 a.m.; the service starts at 10:45 a.m.

Where is the North Vancouver cenotaph?

In Victoria Park at 100 East Keith Road, near Lonsdale Avenue.

Are there road closures?

Yes, on parts of West 15th, Lonsdale, East 14th and East Keith from 9 a.m.

Details compiled from Daily Hive's 2026 ceremony and road-closure guides and the North Shore News. Times can change; check with the organizer before you go.