Remembrance Day 2026 in Halton Region
Remembrance Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
A Bronte Legion walk to the cenotaph, a parade to George's Square, and ceremonies in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.
Last reviewed October 26, 2026 by the Halton Local editorial team.
Halton's remembrance week starts on Sunday, November 8, when members of the Bronte Legion walk from Jones Street to the cenotaph in Chris Vokes Memorial Park. On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a parade leaves the Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre for George's Square, and a second ceremony gathers at the Trafalgar Memorial in Memorial Park. Each ceremony below was confirmed with its organizer, and remembrance programs from our Halton calendar follow.
Browse events by city: Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville.
Remembrance Ceremonies Confirmed in Halton
We checked every listing on the organizer's own 2026 page. Arrive early for the parades, since crowds gather well before 11 a.m.
Bronte Legion Remembrance Walk and Ceremony
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Walk 10:30 a.m., ceremony 10:50 a.m. to noon
From the Bronte Branch to the cenotaph in Chris Vokes Memorial Park
79 Jones Street, Oakville, ON (start of the walk)
Legion members and the community walk from the Bronte Branch to the cenotaph in Chris Vokes Memorial Park for a ceremony of remembrance.
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony at George's Square
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Parade 10:30 a.m., ceremony follows
From the Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre to George's Square
325 Reynolds Street, Oakville, ON (start of the parade)
Downtown Oakville's Remembrance Day parade and ceremony. The Town also streams the ceremony on its YouTube channel.
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Trafalgar Memorial
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 10:50 a.m. to noon
Trafalgar Memorial, Memorial Park
A second Oakville ceremony on Remembrance Day morning, at the Trafalgar Memorial in Memorial Park.
Remembrance Programs in Our Halton Calendar
From the Halton Local events calendar, updated daily.
Remembrance Day in Halton: Questions and Answers
Where are the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Oakville?
There are three. On Sunday, November 8, the Bronte Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion walks from 79 Jones Street at 10:30 a.m. to the Chris Vokes Memorial Park cenotaph, with a ceremony from 10:50 a.m. to noon. On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a parade leaves the Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street, at 10:30 a.m. for a ceremony at George's Square, and a ceremony at the Trafalgar Memorial in Memorial Park runs from 10:50 a.m. to noon.
Can I watch the Oakville ceremony online?
Yes. The Town of Oakville livestreams the George's Square ceremony on its YouTube channel.
Is November 11 a day off work in Ontario?
Not by law. Remembrance Day is not a public holiday under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, although an employer may choose to give the day off.
When can I get a poppy in 2026?
The Royal Canadian Legion's National Poppy Campaign runs from October 24 to November 11, the new yearly dates from 2026. Money given in Halton stays with the branch that collects it, to help veterans and their families.
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