Participating in the National Ceremony
On November 11th each year, Canadians gather at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, standing in collective Remembrance of all who have fallen in the military service of their country.
The Legion, on behalf of the people of Canada, organizes and conducts the National Remembrance Day service in Ottawa.
Viewing
Tens of thousands of spectators experience the ceremony from all around the National War Memorial so arriving early helps to get a good vantage point. Whatever your position, you can also view the ceremony on the jumbo screens set up around the Memorial with numerous speakers broadcasting the audio of the entire ceremony.
From 9:00 – 10:00 am, the Legion's Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance will be displayed on these screens. Canadians have been “building” this virtual wall of photographs of Veterans who have now passed. It is a way for all Canadians to pay tribute to their service.
Those unable to attend will be able to follow the ceremony virtually from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. through our Facebook Live stream.
Veterans Parade
All Veterans are welcome to join the Veterans Parade. Please arrive at the form up point, on Wellington Street, corner of Elgin (near the East Block), no later than 10:10 am. You may also gather in the Adam Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier any time after 8:00 am. The parade will step off at 10:30 am en route to the National War Memorial.
Schedule
- 10:20 am
- Marching Contingents arrive at the Memorial
- 10:35 am
- Veterans Parade arrives at the Memorial
Arrival of Dignitaries
- 10:57 am
- 11:00 am
- Two Minutes of Silence
- Lament
- Rouse
- Act of Remembrance
- Prayers
- Placing of Wreaths
- Benediction
- 11:30 am
- God Save the Queen
- March Off
- 12:00 noon
An announcement will be made when the National War Memorial opens to the public.
Road Closures
Streets around the National War Memorial will be closed to traffic starting at 7:00 am:
- Rideau Street, west of Sussex Drive
- Wellington Street, eastbound from Bank Street
- Metcalfe Street, northbound from Queen Street
- Queen Street, Metcalfe Street to Elgin Street
- Elgin Street, northbound from Albert Street
Passes and Wreaths for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony
For Pass Holders of the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa (must have a Legion Pass for Section 6, 7, 8 or 10), wreaths can be ordered through Dominion Command and will be available for pick up at the Ceremony in your section.
National ceremony wreath order formQuestions regarding wreath orders:
Angela Keeling
akeeling@legion.ca
Questions regarding passes:
Kelly Therien
ktherien@legion.ca