Remembrance Day is being commemorated across Metro Vancouver on November 11 with thoughtful ceremonies, musical performances, wreath laying, and more.
However, the important ceremonies also mean multiple road closures across the region, with commuters being warned that traffic will be impacted in several cities.
To help you prepare for the Remembrance Day traffic impact, here are some of the Metro Vancouver events closing roads this weekend.
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Victory Square’s Remembrance Day Service is the oldest continuing annual ceremony in Vancouver, beginning in 1924. This ceremony includes the Last Post, the Lament, the change of the guard, wreath-laying, the parade of veterans, and more to honour our veterans.
Closures: Traffic around Victory Square will be blocked off for the ceremony and parade, which will march on Cambie Street onto Hastings Street.
When: November 11, 2024
What: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Victory Square — 200 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
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Coquitlam’s Remembrance Day ceremony and parade is hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 and is open to the public to pay respects.
Closures: The parade will start from the Como Lake Middle School at approximately 10:15 am and wind its way along Winslow Street to the Cenotaph on Veterans Way at Blue Mountain Park for a ceremony starting roughly at 10:30 am.
When: November 11, 2024
Time: 10:15 am (parade start), 10:30 am (ceremony start)
Where: Como Lake Middle School — 1121 King Albert Avenue, Coquitlam (parade start), Blue Mountain Park- 975 King Albert Ave, Coquitlam (ceremony)
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #88 invites everyone to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony at Memorial Peace Park. The Maple Ridge ceremony includes the reading of the names of soldiers from the community who have died in wars, the laying of the wreaths, a reading of “In Flanders Fields,” and the playing of the Last Post.
Closures: The event begins with a parade downtown starting at 10:30 am. Detours will be in effect from 7 am to 1 pm to accommodate the procession and ceremony.
When: November 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 am (parade start), 11 am (ceremony start)
Where: Memorial Peace Park — 22407 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
There will also be a parade led by the JP Fell Pipe Band that begins at the Armoury at 9:15 am. The service will take place at the cenotaph in Victoria Park at 10:45, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and a Veteran’s parade returning to the armoury.
Closures: Sections of Lonsdale Avenue, East 14 Street and East Keith Road will be closed from 9 am to 2 pm to accommodate the parade and ceremony. The City of North Vancouver also warn commuters and residents that the 100 block of East Keith Road will be fully closed during the ceremony.
When: November 11, 2024
Time: 9:15 am to 12:30 pm
Where: North Vancouver Cenotaph, Victoria Park — 100 East Keith Road, North Vancouver
Veterans and officials will parade through šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) starting at 10:45 am and then host a Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph. Those wanting to lay a wreath on November 11 are asked to bring it to the cenotaph by 10 am and ensure that it’s picked up before dusk.
Closures: Drivers are warned that the drive-through lane between šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) and the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be closed from 9 am to noon for the ceremony.
When: November 11, 2024
Time: 10:45 am
Where: šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) — 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
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The Port Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 is hosting its annual service to honour veterans on Remembrance Day.
Closures: Roads in the area will be closed from 7 am to 1 pm for the parade and ceremony along Shaughnessy Street from Wilson Avenue to McAllister Avenue. Detours will be in place.
When: November 11, 2024
Time: 10 am parade and service, 11 am laying of the wreaths
Where: Veterans Park — 2580 Shaughnessy Street
The City of Richmond invites those wishing to reflect and remember with the community to an in-person Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph. A parade will start at 10:20 am, and official ceremonies begin at 10:40 am; there will be two minutes of silence at 11 am, followed by the laying of the wreaths and a Richmond Remembrance Day reception.
Closures: The City of Richmond has announced that road closures No. 3 Road and Granville Avenue surrounding City Hall will be in effect from 8:30 am to 1 pm.
What: November 11, 2024
Time: 10:20 am parade start, 10:40 am ceremony begins
Where: East side of Richmond City Hall — 6911 Number 3 Road, Richmond
West Vancouver Remembrance Day
The Royal Canadian Legion – West Vancouver Branch #60 invites members of the public to come together and honour veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Closures: There will be a parade starting at 10:45 am from 18th Street and proceeding along Marine Drive to the Memorial Park Cenotaph.
When: November 11, 2024
Time: 10:45 am
Where: Memorial Arch in Memorial Park – Marine Drive between 19th Street and 20th Street