National Remembrance Day Ceremony
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony takes place at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, honouring Canadian veterans and fallen soldiers.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Time: Ceremony begins at 10:30 AM, two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM Location: National War Memorial, Confederation Square, Downtown Ottawa Admission: Free
Ceremony Elements
- 10:10 AM - Veterans form up in front of the Chateau Laurier (1 Rideau Street)
- 10:30 AM - Step off and ceremony begins
- 11:00 AM - Two minutes of silence
- Dignitaries - Prime Minister, Governor General, and Silver Cross Mother
- National Anthem
- Wreath-Laying Ceremony
- Flypast - Weather permitting
Special Flypasts
- 10:50-11:59 AM - Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Hornet fighter jets
- 11:30 AM - Three vintage military aircraft marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Road Closures
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM:
- Elgin Street (from Laurier Avenue to Wellington Street)
How to Watch
- In Person - Attend at the National War Memorial
- TV - Watch on CTV and CBC
- Online - Stream on the Royal Canadian Legion website
For more information, visit legion.ca.
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