Recognizing Remembrance Day in Oakville

Every year on November 11, Oakville residents, along with all Canadians, pause for a silent moment of remembrance for those who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Through their sacrifices, they have ensured our continued ability to live in peace and freedom. 

We pay tribute to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP who served to defend our values and freedoms in the past, and we honour those who continue to serve our country today. 

There are many ways to participate in the act of remembrance, including three local ceremonies in Oakville:

• The Bronte Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will host a walk from its location at 79 Jones Street to the Chris Vokes Memorial Park cenotaph, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 9. The ceremony will follow from 10:50 a.m. to noon.
• A Remembrance Day parade to George's Square will begin at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. The ceremony at George’s Square will follow. Attend in person or watch the livestream on the Town of Oakville’s YouTube channel. 
• A ceremony will take place at Memorial Park at the Trafalgar Memorial on Tuesday, November 11 from 10:50 a.m. to noon.

Additional ceremony information can be found on the Royal Canadian Legion website.

If you are unable to attend these ceremonies in person, you can still participate in Remembrance Day by wearing a poppy, observing two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11, or watching the National Ceremony.

For more information about local Remembrance Day ceremonies, visit the Remembrance Day page. For more information about the Oakville Museum’s events, visit the Oakville Museum Programs and Events page.