Remembrance Day ceremonies in Vancouver on November 11
Two public ceremonies mark Remembrance Day in Vancouver: Victory Square from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park from 10:30 am to 11:45 am.
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Two public ceremonies mark Remembrance Day in Vancouver on November 11, 2026. Both begin at 10:30 am and are free to attend.
Victory Square
Victory Square, at Hastings Street and Cambie Street, holds what 604 Now describes as Vancouver's oldest continuing Remembrance Day ceremony. The ceremony runs from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and includes wreath-laying and a parade of veterans. The Vimy Foundation organizes the event.
Victory Square is accessible by public transit. Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station on the Expo and Millennium lines is a short walk west along Hastings Street.
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
The Japanese Canadian War Memorial ceremony at Stanley Park runs from 10:30 am to 11:45 am. Veterans Affairs Canada organizes the event and describes it as a hybrid ceremony with both in-person and virtual attendance.
After the ceremony at the memorial, the program moves to the Stanley Park Pavilion at 610 Pipeline Road for a chamber opera performance by Taka Lee. Light refreshments are provided.
The Stanley Bus Loop gives transit access to Stanley Park. The park entrance is off Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver.
November 11 is a public holiday
Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed. TransLink runs transit on a reduced holiday schedule on November 11; its holiday schedule page at translink.ca has the details for SkyTrain, buses, and the SeaBus before you travel.
Both Vancouver ceremonies on November 11 are public and free to attend. 604 Now's full guide at 604now.com lists Remembrance Day ceremonies across Metro Vancouver, including North Vancouver at Victoria Park Cenotaph from 9:15 am to 2 pm, New Westminster at City Hall Cenotaph from 10:25 am to 12:30 pm (livestreamed on YouTube), and Richmond at Richmond City Hall Cenotaph from 10:20 am to 11:30 am.
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What time is the Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square in Vancouver?
The Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square runs from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on November 11, 2026. The ceremony includes wreath-laying and a veterans parade. 604 Now describes it as Vancouver's oldest continuing Remembrance Day ceremony. The Vimy Foundation organizes the event. Victory Square is at Hastings Street and Cambie Street in Vancouver.
What is the Japanese Canadian War Memorial ceremony on Remembrance Day?
The Japanese Canadian War Memorial ceremony on November 11, 2026, runs from 10:30 am to 11:45 am at Stanley Park. Veterans Affairs Canada organizes the event. 604 Now describes it as a hybrid in-person and virtual event that invites community members to honor the sacrifice of Japanese Canadian veterans. After the ceremony, the program moves to the Stanley Park Pavilion for a chamber opera performance by Taka Lee and light refreshments.
Where is Victory Square in Vancouver?
Victory Square is at the corner of Hastings Street and Cambie Street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The square holds a cenotaph, a memorial to those who served in the First World War and later conflicts. It is accessible by public transit; the nearest SkyTrain station is Stadium-Chinatown on the Expo and Millennium lines, a short walk west along Hastings Street. The square is also within walking distance of Gastown and the downtown core.
Where is the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park?
The Japanese Canadian War Memorial is in Stanley Park. The post-ceremony program, including the chamber opera performance and light refreshments, takes place at the Stanley Park Pavilion, which is at 610 Pipeline Road. The Stanley Bus Loop, served by several bus routes, gives public transit access to Stanley Park. Drivers can park in Stanley Park's pay lots; the park entrance is off Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver.
Are there other Remembrance Day ceremonies near Vancouver on November 11?
604 Now's guide lists ceremonies across Metro Vancouver on November 11, 2026, including North Vancouver's ceremony at Victoria Park Cenotaph from 9:15 am to 2 pm, New Westminster at City Hall Cenotaph from 10:25 am to 12:30 pm (livestreamed on YouTube), and Richmond at Richmond City Hall Cenotaph from 10:20 am to 11:30 am, among others. The 604 Now guide at 604now.com has the full list.
Is Remembrance Day a public holiday in BC?
Yes. November 11 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Many businesses, government offices, and schools are closed. Transit runs on a reduced schedule; check TransLink's holiday schedule at translink.ca before traveling.
What is the Vimy Foundation?
The Vimy Foundation is a Canadian registered charity whose stated aim is to preserve and promote Canada's First World War history and legacy, in particular the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It organized the Victory Square ceremony according to 604 Now's coverage.
What is the Stanley Park Pavilion?
The Stanley Park Pavilion is a historic building at 610 Pipeline Road inside Stanley Park. It hosts events and is accessible by transit via the Stanley Bus Loop. The venue is used for the reception and chamber opera performance following the Japanese Canadian War Memorial ceremony.
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