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Remembrance Day is a yearly memorial day that is observed in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada, to remember those who died in military service, and honour those who served in wartime.
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Where the national Remembrance Day ceremony is held in Ottawa. History and traditions of Remembrance Day and Veterans Week. Plan your own commemorative event.
Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. It is also a statutory holiday in three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador).
Observe Remembrance Day. On November 11, we pause for 2 minutes to remember, whether we are working, sitting in our living room, or standing at a national ceremony.
Armistice Day or “Remembrance Day” as it has come to be known, originated following the end of the First World War. The Armistice agreement was signed between Germany and the Allied Forces in Paris on Monday, 11 November 1918 at 0500 hours.
On November 11th each year, Canadians stand 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.
