Victory Square Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11 runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Vancouver's 102nd consecutive Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square includes a 21-gun salute, choral performances, youth poetry, and a live-stream on Global BC YouTube.
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Vancouver's main Remembrance Day ceremony takes place at Victory Square on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Global News BC reports the event marks the 102nd consecutive ceremony at the site.
The program includes the national anthem, choral performances by the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs, youth poetry readings, prayers, the sounding of The Last Post, a two-minute silence with a 21-gun salute, a fly-past weather permitting, and wreath placement by dignitaries and community groups. Global News also notes the ceremony includes a white rose placement honoring veterans in care.
Global BC anchors Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui host the broadcast. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Global BC YouTube channel, and Global News is also embedding the stream on its article page.
How to attend or watch
The ceremony is free and open to the public. Victory Square is in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, at the corner of West Hastings Street and Cambie Street. The event runs for 90 minutes, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
If you cannot attend in person, the live-stream begins at 10 a.m. on the Global BC YouTube channel. No subscription or account is needed to watch on YouTube.
About Remembrance Day in Vancouver
Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday. November 11, 2026 falls on a Wednesday. The City of Vancouver's guide to what is open and closed on November 11 covers transit, city services and local businesses.
About the ceremony site
Victory Square holds the Cenotaph, a monument dedicated to the people of Vancouver who died in the First and Second World Wars. The square sits at the corner of West Hastings Street and Cambie Street, in the Downtown Eastside.
The main Victory Square ceremony has been held on November 11 for over a century, making this year's event the 102nd in a row, according to Global News BC.
Questions this story answers
When is Vancouver's Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square in 2026?
The ceremony at Victory Square runs on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific time. Global News BC reports it is the 102nd consecutive Remembrance Day ceremony held at this location. Victory Square is in the Downtown Eastside, at West Hastings Street and Cambie Street.
Where is the 2026 Vancouver Remembrance Day ceremony taking place?
The ceremony takes place at Victory Square in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, at the corner of West Hastings Street and Cambie Street. Victory Square holds the Cenotaph, a monument to Vancouver residents who died in the First and Second World Wars, and has served as the city's main Remembrance Day observance site for over a century.
Can I watch the Vancouver Remembrance Day ceremony online?
Yes. Global News BC is live-streaming the ceremony on its YouTube channel and embedding the stream in its article. The stream begins at 10 a.m. Pacific time on November 11, 2026. You do not need a subscription to watch the stream on YouTube. The broadcast is hosted by Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui.
What happens during the Victory Square ceremony?
The ceremony includes the national anthem, choral performances by the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs, youth poetry readings, prayers, the sounding of The Last Post, a two-minute silence with a 21-gun salute, a fly-past weather permitting, and wreath placement by dignitaries and community groups. Global News also reports a white rose placement honoring veterans in care.
Who is hosting the 2026 Vancouver Remembrance Day ceremony broadcast?
Global BC anchors Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui are hosting the broadcast on the Global BC YouTube channel and on the Global News article page. The ceremony itself is a civic and military event held at Victory Square in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, at West Hastings Street and Cambie Street.
Is there anything special at this year's ceremony?
Global News reports the program includes a white rose placement honoring veterans in care, in addition to the standard elements of the service such as the national anthem, Last Post, two-minute silence, 21-gun salute, choral performances by the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs, youth poetry readings, prayers, and a fly-past if weather permits.
How long has Vancouver held a Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square?
This is the 102nd consecutive Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square, according to Global News BC. The square holds the Cenotaph, a monument dedicated to Vancouver residents who died in the First and Second World Wars, and has served as the site of the city's main annual observance for over a century.
What should I know before attending the Victory Square ceremony?
The ceremony runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on November 11, 2026. Victory Square is in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside at the corner of West Hastings Street and Cambie Street. The ceremony is free and open to the public. If you cannot attend in person, you can watch the live-stream on the Global BC YouTube channel starting at 10 a.m.
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- Global News BC — 2026 Vancouver Remembrance Day ceremonyglobalnews.ca
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