Toronto closing downtown streets Wednesday morning for Remembrance Day ceremonies at Old City Hall and Queen's Park
Toronto closes downtown streets from 10 a.m. on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day ceremonies at Old City Hall and Queen's Park. Both start at 10:45 a.m.
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Toronto Police will close streets in the downtown core from 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, for Remembrance Day ceremonies at Old City Hall and Queen's Park, TorontoToday.ca reported on November 10.
The City of Toronto's ceremony takes place at the Old City Hall Cenotaph at 60 Queen Street West, starting at 10:45 a.m. The City announced the event will be livestreamed on its YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto and on the City's Remembrance Day Ceremonies page at toronto.ca/LestWeForget.
Road closures near Old City Hall
Toronto Police announced the following closures near Old City Hall, with traffic beginning at 10 a.m.:
- Queen Street West between York and Bay streets will be closed. Local traffic may still access City Hall's underground parking.
- Bay Street between Dundas Street West and Richmond Street West will be closed. Local traffic may enter from Dundas Street.
The City advises approaching Old City Hall from the west and using Osgoode Station on Line 1. Access from the east, including from Yonge Street and Queen Station, is restricted by nearby construction.
Queen's Park ceremony
A separate Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park, also beginning at 10:45 a.m. For that event:
- Wellesley Street West between Queen's Park Crescent East and Queen's Park Crescent West will close from 10 a.m.
What to expect
Toronto Police said both ceremonies will proceed regardless of the weather. Police have not said when the roads will reopen after the ceremonies end. TorontoToday.ca advises motorists to expect delays and use alternate routes.
Residents who cannot attend in person can watch the Old City Hall ceremony live from 10:45 a.m. on the City's YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto or at toronto.ca/LestWeForget.
November 11 is a federal statutory holiday. City services and many businesses will operate on reduced or holiday hours.
Questions this story answers
When do the road closures start for Remembrance Day in Toronto?
Toronto Police announced that road closures begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, ahead of ceremonies starting at 10:45 a.m., TorontoToday.ca reported on November 10. Police have not said when the roads are expected to reopen after the ceremonies conclude.
Which streets will be closed on Remembrance Day near Old City Hall?
TorontoToday.ca reported that Queen Street West between York and Bay streets will close, with local traffic still allowed access to City Hall's underground parking. Bay Street between Dundas Street West and Richmond Street West will also close, with local traffic permitted from Dundas Street.
Where is the Remembrance Day ceremony in Toronto and how can I watch it?
The City of Toronto is holding its Remembrance Day ceremony at the Old City Hall Cenotaph, 60 Queen Street West, at 10:45 a.m. on November 11, the City announced. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto and on the City's Remembrance Day Ceremonies webpage at toronto.ca/LestWeForget.
Is there a ceremony at Queen's Park too?
Yes. TorontoToday.ca reported a separate Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park, also beginning at 10:45 a.m. on November 11. Wellesley Street West between Queen's Park Crescent East and Queen's Park Crescent West will close from about 10 a.m. for that ceremony.
Which subway station should I use to get to the Old City Hall ceremony?
The City of Toronto advises approaching Old City Hall from the west and using Osgoode Station on Line 1. Access from the east, including Yonge Street and Queen Station, is restricted because of ongoing construction in that area.
Will the ceremonies happen in bad weather?
Toronto Police confirmed to TorontoToday.ca that both the Old City Hall ceremony and the Queen's Park ceremony will proceed regardless of weather conditions on November 11, 2026. Residents planning to attend should dress for the weather. The Old City Hall ceremony is also livestreamed for those who prefer to watch from home, on the City's YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto.
Is there local traffic access near Old City Hall during the closures?
Yes, with limits. TorontoToday.ca reported that local traffic may still access City Hall's underground parking on Queen Street West, and that Bay Street closures between Dundas Street West and Richmond Street West permit local traffic to enter from Dundas Street. All other motor vehicle traffic in the affected area should use alternate routes, as police expect delays.
What is the purpose of the Remembrance Day ceremony at Old City Hall?
The City of Toronto hosts a Remembrance Day ceremony each year at the Old City Hall Cenotaph, 60 Queen Street West, to honour veterans and those who died in service to Canada. The ceremony takes place on November 11, which is a federal statutory holiday. The City announced the 2026 ceremony on November 8 and invited residents to attend or watch the livestream on the City's YouTube channel.
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