Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Simcoe County
November is a month of remembering those who served and sacrificed for Canada’s freedom with November 11th observed as a memorial day commemorating the end of World War One. Inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields”, a poppy is worn as a symbol of the first flowers that grew from the earth of the fallen soldiers’ graves. Wear a poppy in thanks to those who served for our country, and on November 11th participate in one of the numerous services occurring throughout Simcoe County.
Alliston
When: 10:00am
Where: Alliston Legion Branch 171, 111 Dufferin St S
What Is It: And unveiling of the 2nd wall mural on the west side of the Memorial Arena. Catch a bus from the legion to the cenotaph at 10am for a remembrance ceremony. A reception will follow at the Alliston Legion. Later in the evening, a dinner will be held with cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm and featured guest speaker Lt. Col. Greg Stasyna.
Angus
When: 10:30am
Where: Angus Legion Branch 499, 15 Fraser St
What Is It: A parade along Fraser St followed by memorial service at the cenotaph and reception inside the legion.
Barrie
When: 11:00am
Where: Cenotaph in Memorial Square, Dunlop St
What Is It: A laying of wreaths and moment of silence at Barrie’s war memorial monument.
Bradford
When: 10:30am
Where: Cenotaph, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 521, 115 Back St
What Is It: A memorial ceremony honouring fallen men and women who served our country.
CFB Borden
When: 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Dyte Hall, 31 Maple Dr, Building A-78
What Is It: A ceremony remembering all Canadian armed forces personnel fallen during service to Canada with Honorary Colonel James Massie and Base Commander Colonel Liam McGarry in attendance.
Collingwood
When: 11:00am
Where: The Station & Museum, 45 St Paul St
What Is It: Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph followed by lunch served at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 63 at 490 Ontario St.
Elmvale
When: 10:30am
Where: Elmvale Library, 50 Queen St W
What Is It: A parade from the Elmvale Legion Branch 262 to the cenotaph outside the library for a commemorative ceremony.
Innisfil
When: 10:45am
Where: Innisfil Town Hall, 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd
What Is It: A memorial ceremony honouring past and present men and women who have served and currently serve our country.
Mansfield
When: 10:30am
Where: Cenotaph, Mansfield ball park, 937016 Airport Rd
What Is It: A memorial ceremony hosted by the Mansfield Women’s Institute followed by refreshments and words from guest speaker Richard Cauthers at the Mansfield Presbyterian Church.
Midland
When: 11:00am
Where: Cenotaph, King St at Little Lake Park
What Is It: A memorial service followed by a parade held by the members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80, Midland Police Service, Midland Fire Department and other contributors.
New Lowell
When: 10:30am
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 516, 5357 County Rd 9
What Is It: A ceremony of remembrance followed by chili and hot chocolate served inside the Legion hall.
Newmarket
When: 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St
What Is It: A ceremony honouring the men and women who served our country followed by light refreshments served in the Temperance Hall.
Orillia
When: 10:45am
Where: Cenotaph, Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, 170 Colborne St W
What Is It: A memorial service and wreath laying ceremony followed by a parade down Mississaga St and a reception with Veterans at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, 215 Mississaga St.
Penetanguishene
When: 10:15am
Where: Cenotaph at Memorial Park, 121 Main St
What Is It: A memorial parade along Main St followed by formal remembrance ceremonies at the cenotaph.
Springwater
When: 10:00am
Where: Springwater Park, ON-26, Midhurst
What Is It: A ceremony honouring the band of brothers from Vespra and all others who have fought for Canada’s freedom. Gates to the park will be open and parking fees waived on this date.
Stayner
When: 10:30am
Where: Cenotaph at Clearview Township Municipal Office, 217 Gideon St
What Is It: A commemorative parade and ceremony held by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 457.
The Blue Mountains
When: 11:00am
Where: Jack Acres Park, Russell St, Thornbury
What Is It: A Remembrance Day ceremony held at the cenotaph followed by a ceremony at the Ravenna Hall Park cenotaph on Grey Road 119 at 1:00pm.
Wasaga Beach
When: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Dr
What Is It: Ceremony featuring guest speakers, music and two minutes of silence followed by light refreshments.