Road closures around Victory Square for Remembrance Day on November 11
Traffic around Victory Square will be blocked off on the morning of November 11 for Vancouver's annual Remembrance Day ceremony and parade along Cambie and Hastings streets.
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Traffic around Victory Square will be blocked off on Wednesday, November 11 for Vancouver's annual Remembrance Day ceremony and parade. Daily Hive reports the closures will be in effect as the parade marches along Cambie Street onto Hastings Street.
The ceremony at Victory Square, located at 200 West Hastings Street, runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is the oldest continuing annual Remembrance Day ceremony in Vancouver, Daily Hive says, held at this location every year since 1924.
What the ceremony includes
According to Daily Hive, the ceremony includes the Last Post, the Lament, a change of the guard, wreath-laying, and a parade of veterans to honour those who served.
The parade assembles at Victory Square and proceeds along Cambie Street onto Hastings Street. Drivers and cyclists should avoid the area around Victory Square and the Cambie and Hastings corridor from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
What to expect if you are commuting
The road closures are in effect for the ceremony and parade on the morning of November 11. Plan your route in advance if you need to travel through the downtown core, particularly near Cambie and Hastings.
Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. Government offices and many businesses will be closed. TransLink runs a modified holiday schedule that day, so check transit times before you travel.
Other closures in Metro Vancouver
Daily Hive also reports Remembrance Day road closures in several other Metro Vancouver municipalities on November 11. These include North Vancouver along Lonsdale Avenue and East Keith Road (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Coquitlam along Winslow Street and Veterans Way, New Westminster on Royal Avenue and Sixth Street (6 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Richmond on No. 3 Road and Granville Avenue (8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), and West Vancouver along Marine Drive. Each city has its own closure times and affected streets.
If you are driving or taking transit across the region on the morning of November 11, check the route for each city you pass through.
Plan your November 11 route now. The Victory Square ceremony runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 200 West Hastings Street, Vancouver.
Questions this story answers
When is the Victory Square Remembrance Day ceremony in Vancouver?
The ceremony at Victory Square runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It has been held at this location every year since 1924, Daily Hive reports. That means the closures on Cambie and Hastings are in effect for one hour during the late morning. Plan your commute or any travel through that part of downtown before or after that window.
Which streets will be closed for the Remembrance Day parade in Vancouver?
Traffic around Victory Square will be blocked off for the ceremony and parade. Daily Hive reports the parade will march on Cambie Street and then onto Hastings Street. Drivers and cyclists travelling through downtown should plan to use other routes during the 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. window on November 11. The closure covers the area around the square and the parade path.
Where is Victory Square in Vancouver?
Victory Square is at 200 West Hastings Street in Vancouver, at the corner of Hastings and Cambie streets in the downtown area near Gastown. The cenotaph at the square is the site of Vancouver's official Remembrance Day ceremony each year. It is a short walk from many transit stops on Hastings Street.
What happens at the Victory Square Remembrance Day ceremony?
According to Daily Hive, the ceremony includes the Last Post, the Lament, a change of the guard, wreath-laying, and a parade of veterans to honour those who served. It is the oldest continuing annual Remembrance Day ceremony in Vancouver, beginning in 1924. The parade proceeds along Cambie Street and onto Hastings Street after the ceremony ends.
Are there other Remembrance Day ceremonies in Metro Vancouver on November 11?
Yes. Daily Hive reports ceremonies with road closures in several other Metro Vancouver municipalities on November 11, including North Vancouver (Victoria Park cenotaph, 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Coquitlam (Blue Mountain Park, 11 a.m.), New Westminster (City Hall Cenotaph, 10:15 a.m.), Richmond (City Hall, 10:20 a.m.) and West Vancouver (Memorial Park, 10:45 a.m.). Each city has its own affected streets and closure times.
Is Remembrance Day a public holiday in Vancouver?
Remembrance Day on November 11 is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. Provincial and municipal government offices are closed. Many private businesses also close for the day. TransLink runs a modified holiday schedule, so check the transit authority's site for your route times before travelling. Schools, libraries and community centres follow the holiday schedule as well.
What should drivers do if they need to travel near Victory Square on November 11?
Drivers should avoid the Victory Square area and the route along Cambie Street and Hastings Street between 10:00 a.m. and noon on November 11. Plan an alternate route that goes around the downtown core or through side streets that are not part of the parade path. If you need to be in the area, arrive before 10:00 a.m. or wait until after noon.
Where can I find more information about the Victory Square Remembrance Day service?
The City of Vancouver's events calendar at vancouver.ca covers community ceremonies and closures. Daily Hive's article at dailyhive.com/vancouver/road-closures-remembrance-day-metro-vancouver-2026 lists closures across Metro Vancouver with specific streets and times for each ceremony. TransLink's site has the holiday transit schedule for November 11.
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