Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 in your local community, honouring those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. To mark two significant milestones in 2025: 80 years since the end of the Second World War and the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Cenotaph at Old City Hall, a special commemorative lighting projection is also on display nightly outside Old City Hall from November 5 to 11.
All locations, details and ceremony start times are listed below.
Tune in from anywhere to watch the ceremony at the Old City Hall Cenotaph on the City of Toronto's YouTube channel.
For more information about any of the City’s Remembrance Day ceremonies, including their accessibility, please contact protocol@toronto.ca.
Be moved by special commemorative projections outside Old City Hall nightly, November 5 to 11, from 6 to 11 p.m.
The display repeats every 30 minutes and marks two significant milestones: 80 years since the end of the Second World War and the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Cenotaph at Old City Hall.
To commemorate these anniversaries and the history of the Toronto Cenotaph, the west façade of Old City Hall will be illuminated with a moving visual display, paying tribute to those who served — and to those who never returned home.
The display features images from the City of Toronto Archives and the names of local heroes from Toronto’s Golden Book of Remembrance, honouring service members who gave their lives between 1939 and 1945.
Also featured are images and documents related to the history and construction of the Toronto Cenotaph at Old City Hall.
Artistic design by: AVA Animation and Visual Arts
Funding provided by:
Arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Join the City of Toronto in honouring the courage, sacrifice and service of Canada’s fallen heroes. Wear a poppy and come together for a moment of collective reflection and gratitude in front of Old City Hall.
Procession/March On
Kelly Jackson, City of Toronto Honour Guard, Parade Marshal
Welcome
Aretha Phillip, Chief of Protocol, City of Toronto
National Anthem: O Canada
Elmer Isler Singers under the direction of Lydia Adams
7th Regimental Band, Royal Canadian Artillery Band, under the direction of Captain Carina Lam
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Bugler: “The Last Post”
Bombardier Justin Couto, 7th Regimental Band,
Royal Canadian Artillery Band
Two Minutes of Silence
Piper: “Lament”
Pipe Major (Warrant Officer) Alex Brown, 48th Highlanders of Canada
Bugler: “The Rouse”
Act of Remembrance
Mike Turner, District Poppy Chair, Royal Canadian Legion
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response by all: We will remember them.
Commitment to Remember (read in English and French)
Kowmitha Satkunarajan, Executive Director, Toronto Youth Cabinet
They were young, as we are young,
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Response: We will remember them.
Remarks from the City of Toronto
Her Worship Mayor Olivia Chow
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Special musical arrangement by Lydia Adams, Elmer Isler Singers
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Remarks from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor or Ontario
The Honourable Edith Dumont
Presentation of Wreaths
Final Wreath in honour of 80 Years since the End of the Second World War
Jack Boeki, Warrant Officer (Retired), Toronto resident and Veteran of the Second World War
POEM: TO OUR IMMORTAL DEAD by S. Morgan-Powell
Sergeant Garren Doerksen, 618 Queen’s City Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
They died that we might live.
They fought their fight
And passed-beyond all sorrow and all pain.
But Love shall keep their memories ever bright.
Above the graves where their dead selves have lain
Flowers shall grow and greet the noonday sun
In bloom of beauty.
Our Immortal Dead,
So free in sacrifice, shall every one,
With nature blending, at the Dayspring’s head
Gather at last, and know the gift they gave
Was not in vain – that Freedom lifts her voice
Triumphant, as a tribute to the brave
Who died that she might live.
They shall rejoice,
Knowing the loved ones whom they left behind,
Safe in the heritage they fought to hold
For Canada. And in our hearts enshrined
Their names shall live, their glorious tale be told,
So long as this Dominion guards the Right.
Their arms upheld in that unequalled fight.
Benediction
Lieutenant (N) (Andrew) Kun Young Lee, Chaplain, HMCS York
Royal Anthem: “God Save The King”
God Save our Gracious King
Long live our noble King
God Save The King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God Save The King
Dismissal/March Off
Public can lay wreaths or poppies
Thank you to the following organizations and individuals, in addition to those listed above, for contributing to the ceremony:
246 Canadian Progress Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
48th Highlanders of Canada
618 Queen City Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
City of Toronto Administrative, Professional, Supervisory Association (COTAPSA)
City of Toronto Honour Guard
Commissionaires Great Lakes
Knights of Columbus/Cardinal McGuigan Assembly 0865
Naval Club of Toronto
Royal Canadian Legion
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Vanguard
Toronto Fire Services Honour Guard
Toronto Fire Services War Veterans Association Colour Guard
Toronto Paramedic Services Ceremonial Guard
Toronto Police Services
Toronto Transit Commission Honour Guard
And thank you to Metrolinx, for their support of the ceremony and the commemorative banners along the construction hoarding.
Arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Program
Procession/March On
Woon Chung, Parade Marshal, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10
Welcome
Craig Oliver, Royal Canadian Legion
Land Acknowledgement
Cadet Noah St. Pierre, 330 Danforth Tech, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
National Anthem: O Canada
East York Collegiate Band
Toronto Choral Society
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Bugler: “The Last Post”
Petty Officer David Pottinger, CD
HMCS York, Royal Canadian Navy
Two Minutes of Silence
Piper: “Lament”
Jeff David, Toronto Pipes and Drums
Bugler: “The Rouse”
Act of Remembrance
Craig Oliver
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response by all: We will remember them.
Commitment to Remember
Corporal Isabelle McClearn, 330 Danforth Tech, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
They were young, as we are young,
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Response: We will remember them.
Promesse de se souvenir
Sergeant Finn Killey, 330 Danforth Tech, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Ils étaient jeunes, jeunes comme nous,
Ils ont servi, donnant généreusement d’eux-mêmes.
Nous leur promettons, en dépit du temps qui passe,
De porter le flambeau et de ne jamais oublier.
Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.
Réponse : Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.
Remarks from the City of Toronto
Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth)
Hymn to Freedom
East York Collegiate Band
Toronto Choral Society
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Leading Air Cadet Olivia Kirsh, 330 Danforth Tech, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Presentation of Wreaths
Remember Them Well performed by First Light Scout Band
Benediction
Rev. Alex Bisset, Chaplain, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10
Royal Anthem: “God Save The King”
East York Collegiate Band
Toronto Choral Society
God Save our Gracious King
Long live our noble King
God Save The King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God Save The King
Dismissal/March Off
Public can lay wreaths or poppies
Thank you to the following organizations for contributing to the ceremony:
Royal Canadian Legion:
Cadet Corps:
Toronto Police Services
Arrive by 10:45 a.m.
March On
Governor General’s Horse Guards (GGHG), under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Moore,and Regimental 2IC Major Patricia VanAuken and Regimental Sergeant Major Dmitri Iassinovski.
Marching contingents from 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (32 CER), 32 Service Battalion (32 Svc Bn) and members of their associated cadet corps.
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Jamie Yoon
General Counsel and Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs
Mount Pleasant Group
National Anthem: O Canada
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Bugler: “The Last Post”
Sergeant Salvatore Di Cerbo
Band of The Governor General’s Horse Guards
Two Minutes of Silence
Piper: “Lament”
Bugler: “The Rouse”
Sergeant Salvatore Di Cerbo
Band of The Governor General’s Horse Guards
Act of Remembrance
Linda Simone, District D Deputy Zone Commander, Royal Canadian Legion
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response by all: We will remember them.
Commitment to Remember
Melanie Yu, Toronto Youth Cabinet
They were young, as we are young,
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Response: We will remember them.
Remarks from the City of Toronto
City Councillor Lily Cheng – (Ward 18 Willowdale)
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Melanie Yu, Toronto Youth Cabinet
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Presentation of Wreaths
Benediction
Captain Monique Roumy, Padre
Governor General’s Horse Guards
Royal Anthem: “God Save The King”
God Save our Gracious King
Long live our noble King
God Save The King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God Save The King
March Off
Public can lay wreaths or poppies
Thank you to the following organizations for contributing to the ceremony:
The Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries
The Governor General’s Horse Guards
32 Combat Engineer Regiment
32 Signal Regiment
32 Service Battalion
Arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Procession/March On
Bobby Dafoe, Sergeant-at-Arms
Brian Budden, Parade Marshal, Royal Canadian Legion, Zone D5
Welcome
Cheryl Morton, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614
Land Acknowledgement
CWO Alexander Ammirato, 1888 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
National Anthem: O Canada
Bel Canto Singers Choir
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Bugler: “The Last Post”
Sailor Joseph Funk, HMCS York
Two Minutes of Silence
Piper: “Lament”
Andrew Bennett, Toronto Fire Services Pipes and Drums
Bugler: “The Rouse”
Act of Remembrance
Henry Walsh
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response by all: We will remember them.
Commitment to Remember
Maximus, Student, Cliffside Public School
They were young, as we are young,
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Response: We will remember them.
Remarks
Councillor Paul Ainslie – (Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood)
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Ria, Grade 8 Student, Cliffside Public School
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Presentation of Wreaths
Benediction
Debbie McPhee
Royal Anthem: “God Save The King”
God Save our Gracious King
Long live our noble King
God Save The King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God Save The King
Dismissal/March Off
Public can lay wreaths or poppies
Thank you to the following organizations for contributing to the ceremony:
Royal Canadian Legion:
1888 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Toronto Police Services
Arrive by 10:40 a.m.
Attend a unique Remembrance Day Ceremony at one of Toronto’s oldest military burial grounds. Take part in honouring and remembering the service and sacrifice of all Canadians, from diverse backgrounds and communities, who came together to serve and defend their homes and country. Presented in partnership with the IODE Canada.
Arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Procession/March On
Todd Reid, Sergeant-at-Arms, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 643
Welcome
Brenda Nash-Weech, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 643
Land Acknowledgement
Reverend Maya Landell, Islington United Church
National Anthem: O Canada
The Salvation Army Etobicoke Temple Band & Julia Raffaghello, singer
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Bugler: “The Last Post”
Sharon Dury, Trumpeter, The Salvation Army Etobicoke Temple Band
Two Minutes of Silence
Piper: “Lament”
Elizabeth Day, Piper
Bugler: “The Rouse”
Act of Remembrance
Brenda Nash Weech
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response by all: We will remember them.
Commitment to Remember
Zeena, Grade 8 Student, Bloorlea Middle School
They were young, as we are young,
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Response: We will remember them.
Promesse de se souvenir
Atrina, Grade 8 Student, Bloorlea Middle School
Ils étaient jeunes, jeunes comme nous,
Ils ont servi, donnant généreusement d’eux-mêmes.
Nous leur promettons, en dépit du temps qui passe,
De porter le flambeau et de ne jamais oublier.
Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.
Réponse : Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.
Remarks from the City of Toronto
Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2 – Etobicoke Centre)
Hymn to Freedom
The Salvation Army Etobicoke Temple Band & Julia Raffaghello, singer
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Zeena and Atrina, Grade 8 Students, Bloorlea Middle School
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Presentation of Wreaths
Benediction
Reverend Maya Landell, Islington United Church
Royal Anthem: “God Save The King”
The Salvation Army Etobicoke Temple Band & Julia Raffaghello, singer
God Save our Gracious King
Long live our noble King
God Save The King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God Save The King
Dismissal/March Off
Public can lay wreaths or poppies
Thank you to the following organizations for contributing to the ceremony:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 643
75th Toronto Scottish Cadet Corps
Toronto Police Services
Arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Procession/March On
David Ratcliff, Parade Marshal
Bruce Stewart, Sergeant-at-Arms
Welcome
Ed Corbett, President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Land Acknowledgement
Matthew, York Memorial Collegiate Institute Student
National Anthem: O Canada
York Memorial Collegiate Institute Choir
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Bugler: “The Last Post”
Sailor Madeline Currie, HMCS York
Two Minutes of Silence
Piper: “Lament”
Bugler: “The Rouse”
Sailor Madeline Currie, HMCS York
Act of Remembrance
Bruce Stewart
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response by all: We will remember them.
Commitment to Remember
Naman, York Memorial Collegiate Institute Student
They were young, as we are young,
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Response: We will remember them.
Promesse de se souvenir
Sahana, York Memorial Collegiate Institute Student
Ils étaient jeunes, jeunes comme nous,
Ils ont servi, donnant généreusement d’eux-mêmes.
Nous leur promettons, en dépit du temps qui passe,
De porter le flambeau et de ne jamais oublier.
Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.
Réponse : Nous nous souviendrons d’eux.
Remarks from the City of Toronto
Councillor Frances Nunziata (Ward 5 – York South – Weston)
In Flanders Fields by John Mcrae, arrangement by E. Daley
York Memorial Collegiate Institute Choir
In Flanders Fields
Christina, York Memorial Collegiate Institute Student
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Presentation of Wreaths
Benediction
Rev. Dr. Paulette Crooks-Drummond, Toronto Police Services Chaplain (12 Division)
Royal Anthem: “God Save The King”
York Memorial Collegiate Institute Choir
God Save our Gracious King
Long live our noble King
God Save The King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God Save The King
Dismissal/March Off
Public can lay wreaths or poppies
Thank you to the following organizations for contributing to the ceremony:
Royal Canadian Legion:
Toronto Police Services