The National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa

Veterans' March

All Canadian Veterans are invited to participate as a member of the Veterans' Marching Contingent, as part of the National Remembrance Day Ceremony and parade.

• The Veterans' Contingent is under the command of Chief Petty Officer 1st class (ret’d) Jake McDavid.
• Veterans will form up at 10:10 a.m. in front of the Chateau Laurier, located at 1 Rideau Street, with step off at 10:30 a.m.
• The ceremony concludes with a Veterans’ march-past a 11:30 a.m.
• Veterans to wear civilian dress with medals.  Standard parade protocol is in effect.

There will be a Veterans Luncheon following the ceremony in the Adam Room of the Chateau Laurier.  Sponsored by the Chateau Laurier - all Veterans are welcome.

For questions, please contact Legion National Headquarters at 613-591-3335 ext. 306 or via email at info@legion.ca.

A Remembrance Day Flypast with Special Symbolism

This year, at 11:30am, during the singing of God Save the King, a special flypast of vintage military aircraft will grace the skies, each painted to symbolically honour a Canadian Veteran. Read more.