21-gun salute marks provincial Remembrance Day event in Toronto

The day begins with silence. At exactly 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, a two-minute pause will occur simultaneously in Ottawa and Toronto, anchoring the national observance of Remembrance Day. While the moment of silence is shared, the surrounding ceremonies differ in scale and location, offering distinct entry points for those seeking to honor the occasion.

In Ottawa, the National Remembrance Day Ceremony is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the National War Memorial. The event will conclude at 11:30 a.m. with a veterans’ march-past. Spectators are invited to attend in person, and the proceedings will be broadcast live on national news networks and streamed online.

In Toronto, the Province of Ontario hosts its own event at the Ontario Veterans’ Memorial, located in front of the Legislative Building at Queen’s Park. The program starts with remarks at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony includes a 21-gun salute and a flypast by the Royal Canadian Air Force. For those watching from home, a French-language stream with interpretation and closed captioning is available on the premier’s YouTube channel.

Beyond the capital cities, Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country organize local ceremonies in their respective neighborhoods. These community events are open to the public. Most begin just before 11:00 a.m., though some legion branches host multiple services in a single day. Participants are advised to verify the specific time of their local gathering before attending.

The Province of Ontario has identified additional ways for residents to observe the day. These options include special presentations at several museums. Locations listed for these presentations include the Canadian War Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, and the Canadian Tank Museum.