Toronto marks Veterans' Week with Indigenous ceremony on November 8 and Remembrance Day events on November 11
Mayor Chow will proclaim November 8 as Indigenous Veterans Day. Ceremonies are planned at seven locations across Toronto on November 11, with road closures near Old City Hall.
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Toronto is marking Veterans' Week from November 5 to 11, 2026, with an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday November 8 and Remembrance Day ceremonies at seven locations across the city on Wednesday November 11.
Mayor Olivia Chow will proclaim November 8 as Indigenous Veterans Day and the Toronto Sign at Nathan Phillips Square will be lit in the four colours of the Medicine Wheel: red, white, yellow and black. A Sacred Fire led by Young Spiritual Elder Noodjmowin and a Sharing Circle at the Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square will honour First Nations, Métis, Inuit and non-status Indigenous veterans. The City's release says everyone is invited to attend the Sacred Fire.
The year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. An illuminated poppy has been added to the Toronto Sign, which is lit red, in support of the Legion's National Poppy Campaign.
Remembrance Day, November 11
Remembrance Day ceremonies start at 10:45 a.m. on November 11 at seven locations:
- Old City Hall Cenotaph, 60 Queen St. W.
- East York Civic Centre Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Ave.
- Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph, 399 The West Mall
- Fort York National Historic Site, 100 Garrison Rd.
- North York Cenotaph in York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Rd.
- Scarborough War Memorial, 2190 Kingston Rd.
- York Civic Centre Cenotaph, 2700 Eglinton Ave. W.
The Old City Hall ceremony will be livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel and on toronto.ca/LestWeForget.
Road closures near Old City Hall
Bay Street will be closed from Albert Street to Richmond Street West, and Queen Street West will be closed from Bay Street to east of York Street on November 11. Yonge Street access near Old City Hall is also restricted due to construction. The City asks residents to approach from the west and use Osgoode Subway Station on Line 1.
TTC vehicles will stop for two minutes at 11 a.m. on November 11 where it is operationally possible, the City says.
A "Toronto Remembers" exhibit with panels on military and peacekeeping milestones is in the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall and along construction fencing at Queen Street West and Bay Street through November 11, in partnership with Metrolinx.
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What events is Toronto holding for Veterans' Week 2026?
Toronto is marking Veterans' Week from November 5 to 11, 2026. Events include an illuminated poppy on the Toronto Sign at Nathan Phillips Square, a 'Toronto Remembers' exhibit at City Hall and along Queen Street West, an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony on November 8, and Remembrance Day ceremonies at seven locations on November 11.
What is happening on Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8?
A ceremony at the Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square will honour First Nations, Métis, Inuit and non-status Indigenous veterans. A Sacred Fire will be led by Young Spiritual Elder Noodjmowin, and a Sharing Circle will be held. Everyone is invited to attend the Sacred Fire. Mayor Olivia Chow will proclaim November 8 as Indigenous Veterans Day, and the Toronto Sign will be lit in the four colours of the Medicine Wheel.
Where are the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Toronto on November 11?
Ceremonies start at 10:45 a.m. at seven locations: the Old City Hall Cenotaph at 60 Queen St. W., East York Civic Centre Memorial Gardens at 850 Coxwell Ave., Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph at 399 The West Mall, Fort York National Historic Site at 100 Garrison Rd., North York Cenotaph in York Cemetery at 160 Beecroft Rd., Scarborough War Memorial at 2190 Kingston Rd., and York Civic Centre Cenotaph at 2700 Eglinton Ave. W.
Are there road closures near Old City Hall on November 11?
Yes. Bay Street will be closed from Albert Street to Richmond Street West, and Queen Street West will be closed from Bay Street to east of York Street on November 11. Yonge Street access is also restricted due to nearby construction. The City asks residents attending the Old City Hall ceremony to approach from the west and use Osgoode Subway Station on Line 1.
Can I watch the Remembrance Day ceremony online?
The Old City Hall Remembrance Day ceremony will be livestreamed on the City of Toronto's YouTube channel and on the City's Remembrance Day Ceremonies webpage at toronto.ca/LestWeForget. The ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. on November 11.
What is the Toronto Remembers exhibit?
The 'Toronto Remembers' exhibit features panels covering significant military and peacekeeping milestones connected to Toronto's history. In partnership with Metrolinx, the exhibit is in the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall and along construction fencing at Queen Street West and Bay Street. It runs from November 5 to 11.
What anniversary is being marked this year?
The City is honouring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion during Veterans' Week 2026. Mayor Chow said in the City's release that Toronto's Veterans' Week events encourage residents to reflect on the sacrifices made in service to the country.
What will TTC vehicles do on November 11?
Toronto Transit Commission vehicles will stop for two minutes on November 11 at 11 a.m., where it is operationally possible, the City says. The two-minute pause is part of the city's Remembrance Day observances. Residents riding the TTC that morning may notice a brief stop around 11 a.m. as the moment of silence is observed.
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