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

As we approach Remembrance Day on November 11th, communities across Durham Region come together to honor 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 10:45 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. Lunch provided post-service.

Clarington

• Bowmanville: November 11th, Service and Parade at 10:25 a.m., with the parade leaving the Legion at 10:30 a.m. and concluding at the Town Hall cenotaph (40 Temperance Street).

• Newcastle: November 11th, 10:30 a.m. at the Newcastle Legion and Cenotaph (20 King Avenue West).

• Newtonville: November 9th, Remembrance Service at 10:30 a.m. at Newtonville Cenotaph (4498 Highway 2).

• Orono: November 10th, Parade at 1:15 p.m. from Rebekah Hall to Orono Cenotaph. Service begins at 1:30 p.m.

• Wilmot Creek: November 11th, 7:00 p.m. Remembrance Service at 1 Wheelhouse Drive.

Oshawa

• November 11th, 10:30 a.m. – For additional information on Oshawa ceremonies, click here.

Pickering

• November 10th, 10:30 a.m. – Parade and Service at Pickering Cenotaph (One The Esplanade).

• November 11th, 10:45 a.m. – Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony at the Pickering Cenotaph.

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, 10:30 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

• Brooklin: November 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Brooklin Cenotaph (8 Vipond Road).

• Camp X: November 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Intrepid Park (2008 Boundary Road).

• Whitby Legion: November 11th, 10:00 a.m. Service at the Whitby Legion (109 Dundas Street East).

Take a moment this Remembrance Day to honor 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.