Remembrance Day Parade Returns to Fort St. John
The annual Remembrance Day event honors fallen Canadian soldiers and recognizes the service of living veterans and active members of the military.
Parade and Ceremony Details
The parade and ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, starting at 10:40 a.m. The event is organized by the local Royal Canadian Legion branch.
The parade will begin outside the School District 60 office on 102nd Street, proceed past the legion building via 105th Avenue, continue to City Hall, and then return to the cenotaph for an outdoor ceremony.
The annual holiday memorializes fallen Canadian soldiers and celebrates the service of living veterans and active service members.
Post-Ceremony Activities
After the ceremony, attendees are invited inside the legion for activities including horse races, a turkey shoot, and dinner. The event is free and open to the public without pre-registration.
Logistics and Transportation
- Road closures will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to noon along the parade route and near the legion building, with no vehicle access allowed.
- BC Transit will operate on a reduced schedule on Remembrance Day.
- Transit rides will be free for all veterans and active service members in uniform on the day of the event.
For more information including the reduced transit schedule, please refer to official city sources.
Author’s summary: Fort St. John will commemorate Remembrance Day with a parade, ceremony, and activities, while offering free transit rides to veterans and active service members.