Gathering in Honor: A Guide to Remembrance Day Ceremonies Across Durham Region

UPDATED for 2025: As we approach Remembrance Day on November 11th, communities across Durham Region come together to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Here’s a roundup of local ceremonies and parades to mark this important day.

Ajax

• November 11th, 10:45 a.m. – Remembrance Day Observance at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ajax Branch (111 Hunt Street).

Brock Township

• Beaverton: November 11th, Parade at 10:30 a.m. from Beaverton Fire Station (183 Bay Street). Ceremony follows at 11:00 a.m. at the Beaverton Cenotaph (397 Simcoe Street).

• Cannington: November 11th, 8:00 a.m. Sunrise Service in front of Cannington Legion (72 Peace Street). At 11:00 a.m., Remembrance Day Ceremony at McLeod Park. Light refreshments at Cannington Legion afterward.

• Sunderland: November 11th, Remembrance Day Service begins at 10:15 a.m. at Sunderland Legion Branch 141. Parade departs at 10:40 a.m., with a Cenotaph service at 11:00 a.m.

Clarington

• Clarington will host multiple Remembrance Day ceremonies across several dates and locations.

  Saturday, November 8

  • Newtonville Service: Starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Newtonville cenotaph.

  Sunday, November 9

  • Tyrone Service: Takes place at 9:30 a.m. at the Tyrone Community Centre.

  • Orono Parade and Service: The parade begins at 1:15 p.m., marching from the Rebekah Lodge to the Orono cenotaph for the service.

  Tuesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day)

  The following five services are scheduled for November 11th:

  • 10:25 a.m.: Bowmanville Parade and Service

    • The parade leaves the Bowmanville Legion and marches to Veterans’ Square beside town hall for the service.

  • 10:30 a.m.: Newcastle Service

    • Takes place at the Newcastle cenotaph.

  • 10:30 a.m.: Whitecliffe Terrace Retirement Residence Service

    • Held at 1460 Hwy. 2, Courtice.

  • 12:00 p.m. (Noon): Seasons Retirement Residence Service

    • Located at 65 Clarington Blvd.

  • 7:00 p.m.: Wilmot Creek Night of Remembrance

    • An evening observance held at the Wheelhouse Auditorium in Newcastle.

Oshawa

• November 11th, 10:30 a.m. – Parade begins at 10:25 AM at Memorial Park presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branches 43 and 637.

Pickering

• November 11th, 10:45 a.m. – Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony beginning at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. The event will include the placement of wreaths at the Pickering Cenotaph at Pickering City Hall.

Scugog (Port Perry)

• November 11th, 10:45 a.m. – Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Scugog Cenotaph (181 Perry Street). Procession begins at 10:30 a.m. from the Scugog Library.

Toronto

• November 11th, 10:45 a.m. – Multiple ceremonies at Old City Hall, Scarborough War Memorial, East York Civic Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre, York Civic Centre, Fort York, and Queen’s Park. Livestream available on the City’s YouTube channel starting at 10:55 a.m.

Uxbridge

• November 11th, 10:45 a.m. – Veterans Parade starts near The Music Hall, with the ceremony following at the Cenotaph (Toronto & Brock Streets) around 10:45 a.m.

Whitby

• Three Remembrance Day services are scheduled to take place in Whitby:

  • Whitby Cenotaph Ceremony: Hosted by the Whitby Legion, this ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. at the downtown cenotaph located at 109 Dundas St. E.

  • Brooklin Observance: Hosted by the Brooklin Legion, this observance will start later, at 11:00 a.m., at the cenotaph at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library.

  • Intrepid Park Ceremony: The Canadian Armed Forces will host a ceremony at Intrepid Park, also starting at 10:00 a.m.

Take a moment this Remembrance Day to honour those who served and continue to serve. Together, let's remember and reflect on the courage and dedication of our veterans and active service members.