The City of Toronto honours those who served and gave their lives to their country with annual ceremonies on Remembrance Day and on other significant historical military occasions that are of importance to Toronto.

A Remembrance Day Ceremony at Old City Hall

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

Find out about City of Toronto Remembrance Day ceremonies and how to participate.

Two people stand outdoors, one wearing a feathered headdress and the other holding a microphone and a decorated staff while wearing a red Métis Nation of Ontario jacket.

Indigenous Veterans Day

Learn about how the City observes Indigenous Veterans Day.

A Vigil Sentry takes part in a Remembrance Day Ceremony

Anniversaries & Commemorations

Learn about the City's commemorations of significant military anniversaries and World Wars.

Wreath with a City of Toronto banner in front of a stone cenotaph

How We Remember

Explore the rituals and customs associated with Remembrance.

A member of the Royal Canadian Legion speaks at a Remembrance Day Ceremony

Veteran Memories

Explore stories of Canadian veterans from world wars and recent conflicts and those on the home front.

Cover page of the Great War Book of Remembrance that pays tribute to the fallen of Toronto.

The Books of Remembrance

The Books of Remembrance pay tribute to service people with a connection to Toronto who paid the ultimate sacrifice.