City Hall Cenotaph, 511 Royal Avenue
On Remembrance Day, we honour those who gave their lives to serve our country.
Find more ways to remember (and information on how to order poppy wreaths).
The honour roll below is presented in remembrance of our fallen heroes.
Ways to Watch the Ceremony
Event Schedule
- 09:30 am - Wreath pick up, City Hall front lawn
- 10:15 am - Parade assembly at Queen’s Ave. and Sixth St.
- 10:25 am - Outdoor service at the City Hall Cenotaph
Q to Q Ferry
Please note the Q to Q Ferry service will start at 9:00 am on Remembrance Day for those who wish to travel to City Hall via ferry.
Road Closures
The following road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, November 11, from 6:00am to 1:00pm:
- Royal Avenue (Eighth Street to Third Street)
- Sixth Street (Third Avenue to Cunningham Street)
- Queens Avenue (Seventh Street to Fourth Street)
Additional parking restrictions will be in effect from 5:00am to 1:00pm. An accessible parking and pickup/drop-off area will be available on Royal Avenue (east of 7th Street)
Royal Avenue traffic going to the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge will be detoured to Eighth Street and Sixth Avenue. Trucks to Surrey are advised to use the Port Mann Bridge.
Community Partners
Remembrance Day is offered in partnership with the New Westminster Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Westminster Regiment.
This event is also made possible thanks to the support of Royal Canadian Legion New Westminster Branch No. 2 volunteers, Last Door Recovery Centre, Girl Guides of Canada, and 12th New Westminster Scouts Group.
On Remembrance Day we honour those who gave their lives to serve our country.
The Royal Canadian Branch #2 Legion Annual Poppy Campaign
Prices are as follows:
- #20 Wreath: $100
- #35 Cross: $60
- #14 Wreath: $75
- Inscription Ribbon (max 23 letters): $20
The name of your organization will be on a card attached to the wreath and your name will be placed on the Honor Roll at City Hall.
The deadline to order is November 5. Orders can be placed by email poppyfund@rc12.ca, phone 604-522-4522, or in person at RCL Branch 2, 631 6th Street, New Westminster.
View the flyer for more information
New to Remembrance Day?
For newcomers to Canada, Remembrance Day may be an unfamiliar tradition. Every year on November 11, Canadians take time to remember those who gave their lives in military service, and to honour all those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during war, conflict and peacekeeping missions.
Remembrance Day has its origins in the end of the First World War. Since the fighting ended at 11:00 am on November 11, 1918, remembrance ceremonies traditionally include a period of silence around the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
Everyone is welcome to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony. You do not need to have a connection to the military or be familiar with the traditions to take part.
Questions?
Learn more about Remembrance Day
Explore these resources to learn more about the history and traditions of Remembrance Day in Canada: