Remembrance Day
Please join us as we gather to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict and peace.
The Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10:30 a.m., in Victoria Park (413 Buller St.).
Ceremony Schedule
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| 10:15 a.m. | Pre-Laying of the Wreaths |
| 10:35 a.m. | March on the Sentries |
| 10:45 a.m. | The Walking March proceeds to the Cenotaph |
| 10:55 a.m. | Singing of O' Canada |
| 10:58 a.m. | Last Post |
| 11 a.m. | “THE SILENCE” Two Minutes of Silence The Lament Canadian Harvard Aircraft Fly-over The Act of Remembrance Reveille Prayers and Address Officials Address Reading of In Flanders Fields Placing of Wreaths Benediction and Blessing God Save the King Closing Remarks The Walking March Departs March off of the RCR Sentries |
Rogers TV Woodstock will broadcast the ceremony live starting at 10:45 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 11, and will re-broadcast at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Thank You!
The City of Woodstock is grateful for the efforts of those who have assisted in organizing the Remembrance Day ceremony, including the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #55, The Oxford County Naval Veterans Association, City of Woodstock staff, our local MP, MPP, emergency services and school boards.
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Fly-over
The City of Woodstock extends gratitude to the Canadian Harvard Association and the Miller Family for including our community in their efforts. The Miller Family has generously sponsored the flyover for many years in memory of their father, Jim Miller.
Poppy Project, Park Place Retirement Residence
Residents, team members and local community members have collaborated to create vibrant poppies, which will be displayed on the front lawn of Park Place Retirement Residence at 126 Graham St. In addition, they will be offering hot chocolate and Timbits to all attendees.
Know Before You Go
Plan your trip to Victoria Park on Remembrance Day.
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Accessible and veteran parking will be available on Graham Street beside Victoria Park (enter from Drew Street). There is plenty of convenient parking within walking distance downtown. In addition to free 2 hour street parking, you can park at one of the nearby municipal parking lots. No parking:
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Regular transit and para-transit service will be in effect on Nov. 11. Route 3 North Central and Route 4 Northwest stop closest to Victoria Park. The Route 4 bus will be on detour from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. due to road closures for the event. Visit Woodstock Transit for schedules and detour information or use Google Maps to plan your trip. |
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Road closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Commemorative Crosswalk
In advance of the 2025 Remembrance Day Ceremony, the City of Woodstock is paying tribute to local veterans with a new commemorative crosswalk at the cenotaph. The crosswalk is located at the corner of Graham Street and Buller Street and features a red and white striped pattern, with the silhouette of a soldier and the phrase “Lest We Forget” at each end.
The City consulted with Royal Canadian Legion Branch #55 to ensure the crosswalk is a functional, respectful and meaningful memorial. The Legion's guidelines for commemorative crosswalks prohibit the use of the poppy symbol, which is a registered trademark of the Legion and may not be used in any situation where it may be trod upon.
Remembrance Day Banners
In 2023, the City of Woodstock honoured more than 60 local veterans with a series of commemorative banners. The banners, which will be installed yearly in mid-October, are placed on light poles throughout downtown and feature men and women from Woodstock who served in war and have now passed.
If you would like to be notified of any future opportunities to honour a local veteran, please email Special Events staff.
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