2025 Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Locations and Schedule
Remembrance Day Services on November 11 will take place at Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.) and Veteran Square (426 Brant St.).
The 30-minute ceremony at Spencer Smith Park will be held at the Naval Ships Memorial Monument. For more details, contact the Burl-Oak Veterans at 905-318-0236 or visit burloaknavalveterans.org.
Procession Details
The procession, led by armored personnel carriers, will start at Central School on Baldwin Street and proceed along Brant Street, Elgin Street, Locust Street, and Ontario Street, finishing at the Cenotaph in Veteran Square (426 Brant St.).
- Locust Street will reopen after the procession passes.
- Other streets will be closed from 10 a.m.
- A fly-over by Harvard Aircrafts will also take place.
Ceremony at Veteran Square
A 45 to 60-minute ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph in Veteran Square, located on the north side of City Hall. This event will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Visit the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 website at burlingtonlegion.com for the live-stream link and additional information.
- The ceremony includes a colour guard, a two-minute silence, and music by members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band.
- There will also be a reading of In Flanders Fields and the laying of wreaths.
“Remembrance Day is a deeply meaningful time for our Burlington community.”
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Contact and Resources
- Burl-Oak Veterans: 905-318-0236
- Website for Veteran events: burloaknavalveterans.org
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 site: burlingtonlegion.com
Summary: Burlington’s Remembrance Day ceremonies feature a procession, live-streamed event, and tributes honoring veterans, reflecting the community's deep respect and commitment.