Victoria's Remembrance Day ceremony runs Tuesday at the Legislature cenotaph
The Victoria Poppy Fund Society is holding the main Remembrance Day ceremony at the BC Legislature cenotaph on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. Road closures are in effect from 9:30 a.m. to noon. CHEK News will broadcast the event live.
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Victoria's main Remembrance Day ceremony takes place Tuesday at the BC Legislature cenotaph, organized by the Victoria Poppy Fund Society, with a parade starting around 10 a.m. and the ceremony running from 10:30 a.m. to noon, CHEK News reported on November 10, 2026.
Road closures around the legislature are in effect from around 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Victoria Police Department has published a detailed map of the closures. All city-owned parking in Victoria is free on November 11.
CHEK News will broadcast the ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m., anchored by Paul Haysom. The broadcast covers the Victoria ceremony and scenes from Nanaimo, and is available on CHEK TV, CHEK+ and on YouTube.
Veterans and military: free transit
BC Ferries, BC Transit and TransLink offer free service on November 11 to veterans and military personnel, CHEK News reported. Drivers near the legislature should allow extra time between 9:30 a.m. and noon.
Other ceremonies in the region
Victoria Buzz listed several additional ceremonies near Victoria on November 10, 2026:
- Saanich cenotaph, 770 Vernon Avenue: 10:40 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., organized by the District of Saanich
- Sidney parade and ceremony: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., from the Mary Winspear Centre to the Sidney Avenue cenotaph, organized by the Town of Sidney
- Langford Legion, Veterans Memorial Park, Aldwynd Road: 10:40 a.m., organized by Langford Legion Branch 91
- Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., organized by Parks Canada
- Esquimalt, Memorial Park Cenotaph, 1200 Esquimalt Road: 10 a.m. to noon, organized by the District of Esquimalt
- Oak Bay, Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue: noon to 12:45 p.m., organized by the District of Oak Bay
The BC Legislature cenotaph ceremony at 501 Belleville Street in Victoria begins at 10:30 a.m. on November 11.
Questions this story answers
When and where is Victoria's main Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11, 2026?
The Victoria Poppy Fund Society holds the main Remembrance Day ceremony at the BC Legislature cenotaph, at 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, on Tuesday November 11, 2026. The ceremony runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with a parade beginning around 10 a.m. CHEK News reported the details on November 10, 2026.
Are there road closures for Victoria's Remembrance Day ceremony?
Yes. CHEK News reported on November 10, 2026 that road closures around the BC Legislature will be in effect on November 11 from around 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Victoria Police Department has published a detailed map of the closures. People planning to drive near the legislature should allow extra time.
Is parking free for the Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony?
Yes. CHEK News reported on November 10, 2026 that all city-owned parking in Victoria is complimentary on November 11 for Remembrance Day. BC Ferries, BC Transit and TransLink also offer free service to veterans and military personnel on the same day, the article reported.
Will the Victoria ceremony be broadcast or livestreamed?
Yes. CHEK News reported on November 10, 2026 that it will air the Victoria ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. The broadcast will be anchored by Paul Haysom and will include scenes from Nanaimo as well. It is available on CHEK TV, the CHEK+ streaming service and on YouTube. The Victoria Poppy Fund Society is the organizer of the ceremony.
Who organizes the Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony?
The Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony at the BC Legislature cenotaph is organized by the Victoria Poppy Fund Society, CHEK News reported on November 10, 2026. The society holds the ceremony each year at the Legislature cenotaph at 501 Belleville Street in Victoria. The ceremony runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon on November 11.
Are there other Remembrance Day ceremonies near Victoria?
Yes. Victoria Buzz listed several ceremonies in the region on November 10, 2026: the Saanich cenotaph at 770 Vernon Avenue at 10:40 a.m., Sidney's parade and ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre, the Langford Legion ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park at 10:40 a.m., Fort Rodd Hill from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Esquimalt's ceremony at 1200 Esquimalt Road at 10 a.m. Oak Bay holds an afternoon event at noon at the Monterey Recreation Centre.
What is a cenotaph?
A cenotaph is a memorial built to honour people who died in a war, whose bodies are buried somewhere else. The word comes from Greek words meaning empty tomb. Canada has cenotaphs in cities and towns across the country, used for Remembrance Day ceremonies each year on November 11, the day World War One ended in 1918.
What other Remembrance Day transit and ferry options are available in BC?
CHEK News reported on November 10, 2026 that BC Ferries, BC Transit and TransLink offer free service on November 11 to veterans and military personnel. City-owned parking in Victoria is also free on the day. Travellers should check each service's website for confirmation of hours and eligibility. The article also says drivers should expect traffic impacts near the BC Legislature from around 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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