Remembrance Day Ceremonies Across the North Shore | 2025 Guide
Remembrance Day is one of those moments that brings our community together, across generations, neighbourhoods, and city lines. Whether you’re standing shoulder to shoulder at a cenotaph or pausing quietly at home, it’s a chance to reflect and show gratitude for those who served.
Here’s what’s happening around the North Shore this year:
Victoria Park Cenotaph — City of North Vancouver
📍 Lonsdale Ave & E Keith Rd
🕘 Parade begins around 9:15 a.m. from the Armoury
🕥 Service begins ~10:45 a.m.
The main North Shore ceremony starts with a parade down Lonsdale, finishing at the cenotaph in Victoria Park. Expect a crowd as veterans, cadets, first responders, and residents gather here every year. If you plan to attend, arrive early; road closures usually begin around 9 a.m.
Lynn Valley Legion Branch 114
📍 1630 Lynn Valley Road
🕚 Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.
A smaller, heartfelt community service hosted by the Lynn Valley Legion. The Colour Party marches just before 11, followed by a short ceremony and moment of silence. Great option if you’re looking for a more local, close-to-home gathering.
Memorial Arch — West Vancouver
📍 Marine Drive & 18th Street (Memorial Park)
🕥 Parade starts ~10:45 a.m.
🕚 Ceremony begins ~10:50 a.m.
West Van’s service begins with a parade along Marine Drive, ending at the Memorial Arch. It’s family-friendly, well-attended, and includes readings, music, and wreath-laying.
Other Ways to Take Part
If you can’t make a formal ceremony, there are still meaningful ways to honour the day:
- Pause for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
- Wear a red poppy throughout the week.
- Visit a local cenotaph quietly later in the day.
- Talk with your kids about what the poppy represents.
However you choose to participate - in a crowd, in your neighbourhood, or in quiet reflection - your presence matters. Taking that time to remember keeps the stories of service and sacrifice alive for the next generation.
Lest we forget.