City of Toronto Marks Veterans’ Week and 100 Years of Royal Canadian Legion
Toronto is holding commemorative ceremonies, exhibits, and community services across the city from November 5 to 11.
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This report by Farshad Fazaeli is based on information published by City of Toronto.
The City of Toronto is commemorating Veterans’ Week from Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, November 11 across multiple municipal locations, including Nathan Phillips Square and Old City Hall. Announced by the City of Toronto, the week pays tribute to veterans and active service members while honouring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.
What events are scheduled across the city?
Commemorations begin on Thursday, November 5, with an illuminated poppy placed on the Toronto Sign at Nathan Phillips Square in support of the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign. The sign will also be illuminated in red.
From November 5 to November 11, the City, in partnership with Metrolinx, is displaying the Toronto Remembers exhibit. This installation features panels exploring military and peacekeeping milestones alongside Toronto’s history. Members of the public can view the exhibit in the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall and along construction fencing located at Queen Street West and Bay Street.
On Sunday, November 8, Toronto will observe Indigenous Veterans Day to honour First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and non-status Indigenous service members. A ceremony will take place at the Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square, featuring traditional remembrance practices. Young Spiritual Elder Noodjmowin will lead a Sacred Fire, which is open to all attendees, followed by a Sharing Circle. Mayor Olivia Chow will proclaim November 8 as Indigenous Veterans Day, and the Toronto Sign will glow in the four Medicine Wheel colours: red, white, yellow, and black.
Where will Remembrance Day ceremonies be held?
Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, November 11, starting at 10:45 a.m. at seven municipal locations:
- Old City Hall Cenotaph, 60 Queen St. W.
- East York Civic Centre Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Ave.
- Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph, 399 The West Mall
- Fort York National Historic Site – Garrison Common, 100 Garrison Rd.
- North York Cenotaph in York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Rd.
- Scarborough War Memorial, 2190 Kingston Rd.
- York Civic Centre Cenotaph, 2700 Eglinton Ave. W.
The service at Old City Hall will also be streamed online via the City's YouTube channel and dedicated Remembrance Day webpage.
How will transit and traffic be impacted?
To accommodate the ceremony at Old City Hall, street closures and transit diversions will take place on November 11. Bay Street will be closed between Albert Street and Richmond Street West, while Queen Street West will shut between Bay Street and east of York Street.
Ongoing construction restricts access from the east side of Old City Hall, including Yonge Street and Queen Subway Station. The City advises attendees to approach Old City Hall from the west and use Line 1's Osgoode Subway Station. Additionally, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles across the city will observe a two-minute pause at 11 a.m. where operationally feasible.
According to City of Toronto. Source: City of Toronto
What it means for residents
For residents across the Greater Toronto Area planning to commute downtown or attend official ceremonies on Wednesday, November 11, preparation is essential. The downtown core around Old City Hall will experience significant road closures, shutting down sections of Bay Street and Queen Street West. Transit riders should note that Queen Subway Station and approaches from Yonge Street are constrained by ongoing construction; the City specifically urges commuters and attendees to use Osgoode Subway Station on Line 1 instead. Furthermore, riders anywhere on the TTC transit network should expect vehicles to pause for two minutes at 11 a.m. for the citywide moment of silence.
Frequently asked questions
What time do Remembrance Day ceremonies start in Toronto?
Ceremonies at all seven official Toronto locations begin at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11.
How can I attend the Old City Hall ceremony using public transit?
Due to construction near Queen Station, the City advises taking TTC Line 1 to Osgoode Station and approaching Old City Hall from the west.
What is planned for Indigenous Veterans Day?
On Sunday, November 8, a ceremony with a Sacred Fire and Sharing Circle will take place at the Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square, and the Toronto Sign will be lit in Medicine Wheel colours.
Source
- City of Toronto (Chelsea Lecce): City of Toronto commemorates Veterans’ Week [official source] (2026-11-05)
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