Honour and Remember
The Remembrance Day Ceremony has played a major role in Remembrance since 1931. Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen. Together, we observe a moment of silence to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country, and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve.
The Act of Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Music for commemorative ceremonies
Legion Branches and communities across the country share the tradition of Remembrance through solemn ceremonies, often accompanied by music. The following music is available for non-commercial use (click to download and save in mp3 format).
Additional music from various artists can be downloaded here.
Remembrance Ceremonies across BC and the Yukon
Royal Canadian Legion members take pride in organizing Remembrance Day Ceremonies across our province, country and abroad. Through each Branch, the Legion continues the traditions of Remembrance so that Canada ‘never forgets.’
Unfortunately, because of COVID-19 the general public are discouraged from attending Remembrance Day ceremonies this year. All events are invite only.
All ceremonies listed below are guided by provincial health guidelines for events. We are doing our best to provide accurate information about Remembrance Day ceremonies across BC and Yukon. We apologizes for any inaccuracies and encourage you to contact our branches for the most up-to-date information during these fast-changing times.
Yukon
- Dawson City - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Whitehorse - Remembrance Day Ceremony
British Columbia
- 100 Mile House - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Abbotsford - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Agassiz - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Aldergrove - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Alert Bay - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Armstrong - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Ashcroft - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Barriere - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Bella Coola - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Blue River - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Boston Bar - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Bowen Island - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Bowser - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Britannia - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Burnaby North - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Burnaby South - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Burns Lake - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Campbell River - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Canal Flats - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Castlegar - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Cedar - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Chase - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Chemainus - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Chetwynd - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Chilliwack - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Chilliwack - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Clearwater - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Cobble Hill - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Comox - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Coquitlam - Remembrance Day Ceremony (cancelled)
- Courtenay - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Cranbrook - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Cumberland - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Dawson Creek - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Delta (North) - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Delta (South - Ladner) - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Delta (Tsawwassen) - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Duncan - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Edgewater - Edgewater Remembrance Day
- Edgewood - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Enderby - Remebrance Day Ceremony
- Esquimalt - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Fernie - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Forest Grove - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Fort St James - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Fort St. John - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Fraser Lake - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Gibsons - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Golden - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Gold River - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Grand Forks - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Hope - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Invermere - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Kamloops - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Kaslo - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Kelowna - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Keremeos - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Kitimat - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Ladner - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Ladysmith - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Lake Cowichan - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Langley - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Langley - Fort Langley Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Langford - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Lantzville - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Lillooet - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Lumby - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Lytton - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Mackenzie - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Maple Ridge - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- McBride - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Merritt - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Michel-Natal - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Mission - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Murrayville - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Nakusp - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Nanaimo - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Nelson - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- New Westminster - Remembrance Day Ceremonies
- North Vancouver - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- North Vancouver/Deep Cove/Dollarton - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- North Vancouver/Victoria Park - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Okanagan Falls - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Oliver - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Osoyoos - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Oyama - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Parksville - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Peachland - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Pemberton - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Pender Harbour - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Pender Island - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Penticton - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Pitt Meadows - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Port Alberni - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Port Coquitlam - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Port Hardy - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Port McNeill - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Port Moody - Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
- Port Renfrew - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Pouce Coupe - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Powell River - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Prince Edward (Langford) - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Prince George - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Prince Rupert - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Princeton - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Quadra Island - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Qualicum Beach - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Queen Charlotte - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Quesnel - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Revelstoke - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Richmond - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Roberts Creek - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Rossland - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Salmo - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Salmon Arm - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Salt Spring Island - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Sayward - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Sechelt - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Sicamous - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Sidney - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Slocan - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Smithers - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Sooke - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Sparwood - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Squamish - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Summerland - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Surrey/Cloverdale - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Surrey/Crescent Beach - Remembrance Day Ceremony (cancelled)
- Surrey/Whalley - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Taylor - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Texada Island - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Tofino and Ucluelet - Remembrace Day Ceremony
- Trail - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Valemount - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vancouver - Commercial/Grandview Remembrance Day Ceremony (cancelled)
- Vancouver - Victory Square Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vancouver - Memorial South Park Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vancouver - Japanese Canadian War Memorial
- Vancouver - Crab Park Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vancouver - Chinatown Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vancouver - Royal Yacht Club in Mill Park Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vedder Golden - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Vernon - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Victoria - Provincial Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Victoria - Public Service Memorial Ceremony (Rotunda Ceremony)
- Victoria - Britannia Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Wells - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- West Kelowna - Remembrance Day Ceremony (Cancelled)
- West Vancouver - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- White Rock - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Williams Lake - Remembrance Day Ceremony