Three more Remembrance Day ceremonies in Vancouver on November 11
Grandview Memorial Park, Seaforth Armoury and UBC War Memorial Gym each hold public Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, 2026. TransLink and BC Ferries offer free travel to veterans that day.
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Three public ceremonies mark Remembrance Day at Vancouver locations beyond Victory Square and the Japanese Canadian War Memorial on November 11, 2026, according to Miss604's ceremony guide published November 9. All three are free and open to the public.
Grandview Memorial Park
The Royal Canadian Legion organizes a ceremony at the cenotaph at Grandview Memorial Park, 1657 Charles Street, starting at 10:00 am. After the service at the cenotaph, participants march to Legion Branch 179 at 6th Avenue and Commercial Drive. The park is in the Commercial Drive area and is accessible by transit on several bus routes along Commercial Drive.
Seaforth Armoury
The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Association opens the Seaforth Armoury, 1650 Burrard Street, for a public commemorative ceremony from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The armoury is in the Fairview area near the Burrard Bridge. Several bus routes along Burrard Street stop near the armoury.
UBC War Memorial Gym
The UBC War Memorial Gym, 6081 University Boulevard, holds its ceremony with doors open at 10:00 am and the ceremony beginning at 10:45 am. Miss604 noted the gym marks its 75th anniversary this year. The building was constructed after the Second World War to honor UBC students and staff who served. TransLink's UBC-bound bus routes from downtown Vancouver reach the campus; check translink.ca for schedules on November 11, which is a statutory holiday with reduced service on some routes.
Free transit for veterans
Miss604 reported that TransLink, BC Transit, and BC Ferries offer free travel on November 11, 2026, to veterans, members of the Armed Forces, police, and fire departments. Check translink.ca for the specific routes and conditions before traveling.
November 11 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Residents attending any Vancouver ceremony that day can find the full list of times and locations at miss604.com.
Questions this story answers
What time is the Remembrance Day ceremony at Grandview Memorial Park in Vancouver?
The Remembrance Day ceremony at Grandview Memorial Park starts at 10:00 am on November 11, 2026. The Royal Canadian Legion organizes the event at the cenotaph at 1657 Charles Street. After the service, participants march to Legion Branch 179 at 6th Avenue and Commercial Drive. Miss604 listed this ceremony in its November 9, 2026 guide to ceremonies around Vancouver.
Is the Seaforth Armoury open to the public on Remembrance Day 2026?
Yes. The Seaforth Armoury at 1650 Burrard Street in Vancouver is open to the public for a commemorative ceremony on November 11, 2026, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Association organizes the event. Miss604 listed this in its November 9, 2026 guide. No admission fee is listed.
What is happening at UBC War Memorial Gym on Remembrance Day 2026?
The UBC War Memorial Gym at 6081 University Boulevard holds a Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11, 2026. Doors open at 10:00 am and the ceremony begins at 10:45 am. Miss604 noted the gym marks its 75th anniversary this year. The gym was built to honor UBC students and staff who served in the Second World War.
Do veterans travel free on TransLink on Remembrance Day?
Yes. Miss604 reported that TransLink, BC Transit and BC Ferries offer complimentary travel to veterans, members of the Armed Forces, police, and fire departments on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026. Miss604 published this information on November 9, 2026. Check translink.ca for the specific routes and conditions.
What other Remembrance Day ceremonies happen in Vancouver on November 11?
The voche.me article on Remembrance Day ceremonies covers Victory Square at 10:30 am and the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park at 10:30 am. Miss604's guide for November 11, 2026 also lists ceremonies across Metro Vancouver including North Vancouver, New Westminster, and Richmond, among others. The full list is at miss604.com.
Where is Grandview Memorial Park cenotaph in Vancouver?
The Grandview Memorial Park cenotaph is at 1657 Charles Street in Vancouver's Commercial Drive area. The ceremony starts at 10:00 am on November 11, 2026, followed by a march to Legion Branch 179 at 6th Avenue and Commercial Drive. The park is accessible by transit on the 20 bus along Commercial Drive.
Where is the Seaforth Armoury in Vancouver?
The Seaforth Armoury is at 1650 Burrard Street in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood, near the Burrard Bridge. Its Remembrance Day ceremony runs from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm on November 11, 2026. The armoury is accessible by transit; several bus routes stop along Burrard Street.
What is the UBC War Memorial Gym and why was it built?
The UBC War Memorial Gym at 6081 University Boulevard was built to honor UBC students and staff who served in the Second World War. Miss604 noted it marks its 75th anniversary in 2026. The gym is on the UBC campus in Vancouver and is accessible by transit on UBC-bound bus routes from downtown.
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