Monday is Remembrance Day, an important yearly occasion to stop to think about those who have fought for peace in Canada and beyond. 

While everyone is encouraged to take a moment of silence wherever they are at 11am, attending one of the many ceremonies throughout the CRD can offer a more impactful community experience. From wreath-laying ceremonies and parades to veteran meetups and concerts, there are several ways this weekend to show thanks to those who have fought for us.

‍Friday, Nov. 8

‍Concert of Remembrance | Friday | 7:30pm

Honouring bravery and sacrifice through music, song, and poetry—in partnership with the District of Oak Bay at the Dave Dunnet Theatre at Oak Bay High School. 

‍‍Hermann’s Remembrance Day Commemoration | Friday | 7pm

Hear pop music from the ’30s and ’40s, tracks that would have uplifted soldiers during the Second World War, at Hermann’s. 

Sunday, Nov. 10

‍Women and the War Effort | Sunday | 2pm

The Sidney Concert Band will honour Canadian women and their many contributions during war, featuring singers, bagpipes, an authentic Last Post, and the 676 Air Cadet Colour Guard at Mary Winspear Centre. 

‍Remembrance Day Tour| Sunday | 2pm

On this annual tour at the Esquimalt Veterans’ Cemetery (God’s Acre), speaker John Azar and guests will share stories of the contributions and sacrifices made by people in the service of our country. Lest we forget. Access off Colville Road near the Base Hospital.

‍Sooke Legion Service | Sunday | 6pm

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 will host the first of its Remembrance Day events on Sunday, with a solemn candlelit service. Light refreshments will be offered afterward in the upstairs lounge.

‍Concert in honour of Remembrance Day | Sunday | 7pm

A musical deep-dive into the spirit and exuberance of the legendary bands of the swing era at Hermann’s. 

‍Monday, Nov. 11

‍BC Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony | Monday | 10:30am-12pm

The province’s official Remembrance Day ceremony will start with a parade at 10:30am, followed by a ceremony at the Victoria Cenotaph at the legislature. The parade route will run from Wharf to Government, Belleville, Menzies, finishing at the egislature grounds.

‍Esquimalt Ceremony | Monday | 10am-12pm

The day will start with a parade beginning at the Tudor House (Admirals and Esquimalt) at 10am, ending at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park.

‍Sidney Parade and Ceremony | Monday | 10:30am

Sidney’s parade will start at 10:30am at the Mary Winspear Centre, move to Beacon , Second, and conclude at the Cenotaph on Sidney. The ceremony will begin at 10:50am followed by a flyover during the two-minute silence at 11am.

Sooke Ceremony | Monday | 10:30am‍

Sooke’s Remembrance Day will begin with a march, starting at the Evergreen Plaza at 10:30am, finishing at the cenotaph at 10:50am. A moment of silence will be observed at 11am. Refreshments will be offered afterward at Legion #54.

‍Royal Roads Remembrance Day Ceremony | Monday | 10:40am

Honour veterans at this ceremony on the Castle Terrace Lawn outside Hatley Castle, hosted by the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club and CFB Esquimalt. Dr. Geoffrey Bird, RRU professor and lead of the War Heritage Research Initiative, will present two of his documentary films: Trees of Remembrance: Shelbourne Memorial Avenue and War Memorials and Their Makers: Messengers of Meaning. 

‍Langford Ceremony | Monday | 10:40am

Join the Langford community at Veterans Memorial Park for a ceremony, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #91, at 10:30am. A two-minute moment of silence will take place at 11am.

‍Saanich Ceremony | Monday | 10:45am

The annual ceremony will take place at the Saanich Cenotaph at the Municipal Hall.

‍Central Saanich Ceremony | Monday | 10:45am

The ceremony pays tribute to, honours, and remembers those who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peacekeeping and will be held at HEL, HILEȻ Park in Brentwood Bay.

‍Colwood Ceremony | Monday | 10:45am

Join the 7th Juan de Fuca Scouts at the Colwood Cenotaph in the Garry oak grove outside the Juan de Fuca arena for a moment of silence. The scouts will march from John Stubbs School to the cenotaph for a ceremony at approximately 10:45am, with a moment of silence at 11am.

Ross Bay Cemetary Ceremony | Monday | 10:45am

Ceremony at the cenotaph in the southeast corner, conducted by HMCS Venture / Royal Canadian Navy Leadership School.

Oak Bay Ceremony | Monday | 10:55am

Head to the Oak Bay cenotaph at Cattle Point for this annual ceremony or watch virtually from home.

‍Remembrance Day Commemorations at the Royal BC Museum | Monday | 11:45am

Visit the Royal BC Museum to see performances and presentations to honour the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans, and to remember the Fallen. Starting with the Remembrance Day Recital on the Carillon, followed by the Victoria Children's Choir performance, and finishing with a presentation by Military and Home Front Historian, Paul Ferguson,  "Mrs. Kate Palmer's Walk". Admission to the Royal BC Museum will be free on Nov. 11 for military personnel and veterans. 

‍The Music of WW2 for Remembrance Day | Monday | 1pm

The talented duo of Angela Verbrugge and Tony Genge will perform traditional pop and jazz of the late 1930s and 1940s era at Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe in Sidney. 

‍Remembrance Day Concert | Monday | 2:30pm‍

A Remembrance Day at Christ Church Cathedral concert will feature choral music to honour fallen veterans at 2:30pm.