Communities throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will host ceremonies on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in recognition of Remembrance Day.
Comox: The Town of Comox invites residents to join Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 in honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice — and to thank veterans who made it home.
A section of Comox Avenue will close to traffic starting at 10 a.m. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by wreath laying at the cenotaph at 10:45 a.m., which will include a flypast.
Municipal offices and facilities in Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland will be closed Tuesday.
Campbell River: Residents will gather at Spirit Square to pay tribute to Canada’s veterans and those currently serving.
The ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m., with a parade to the cenotaph and speeches starting at 11 a.m.
After the ceremony, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 137 will host activities at the Legion Hall from 2 to 5 p.m.
Nanaimo: The city’s annual ceremony takes place at the Dallas Square Cenotaph starting at 10:50 a.m. A parade will move through downtown along Front Street, ending at the cenotaph.
Drivers should plan ahead — Skinner, Chapel and Church streets, along with Front Street between Church and Chapel, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sechelt: A parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. from the Legion along Inlet Avenue toward the cenotaph at Wharf and Cowrie streets.
A ceremony and wreath laying will follow at 10:50 a.m.
Port Hardy: The annual Remembrance Ceremony takes place at Carrot Park starting at 10:45 a.m.
Residents are invited to gather and pay tribute to veterans and active service members.
Powell River: The community will begin with a service at Dwight Hall at 10 a.m., followed by a parade to the cenotaph at Veterans Memorial Park in Townsite at 10:45 a.m.
The main ceremony will follow, featuring wreath placements and a salute to veterans.
Cowichan Valley: Legions across the region will honour past and present members who have served and sacrificed.
In Ladysmith, a parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Legion and proceeds to the cenotaph for a 10:50 ceremony.
In Chemainus, ceremonies start at 10:55 a.m. at the cenotaph.
In Lake Cowichan, a parade leaves the fire hall at 10:30 a.m. for a 10:55 ceremony.
In Duncan, residents can attend the local service at Charles Hoey Park, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
