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.