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On Remembrance Day we honour those who gave their lives to serve our country.
Watch the Remembrance Day Ceremony
Attend in person at the City Hall Cenotaph (511 Royal Avenue)
Watch the live stream coverage starting at 10:25 am on Facebook, Youtube or TELUS Optik Channel 707 (Community Connections) if you are a TELUS customer. A sign language interpreter will also be present at the service.
Find out more about Remembrance Day below.
The Royal Canadian Branch #2 Legion Annual Poppy Campaign
Prices are as follows:
- #20 Wreath - $100.00
- #35 Cross - $60.00
- #14 Wreath - $75.00
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.
Orders can be placed by email , phone 604-522-4522, or in person at RCL Branch 2, 631 6th Street, New Westminster.
Ways to Remember
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WWI New Westminster Self - Guided Veterans Walking Tour
FreeNew Westminster - Queen's Park NeighbourhoodMonday9:30 AM4:30 PM
OUTDOOR CEREMONY
See the Event Post for updates.
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.
TRAFFIC NOTICE FOR NOV. 11
Please note the following street closures for the Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday, 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/dropoff area will be available on Seventh Street.
Royal Avenue traffic going to the Pattullo Bridge will be detoured to Eighth Street and Sixth Avenue. Trucks to Surrey are advised to use the Port Mann Bridge.
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HONOUR ROLL
On November 11, we remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed. The honour roll below is presented in remembrance of our fallen heroes.
the poppy project
The Poppy Project was organized by a group of knitters and crocheters from New Westminster. A large blanket was created, covered with hand-made poppies, to be a focal point of remembrance. This blanket will be on display at City Hall November 1 - 8 leading up to Remembrance Day. Everyone is invited to knit/crochet a poppy to add to the blanket. Learn more.
WATCH A PAST CEREMONY
- 2023 Remembrance Day Ceremony
- 2022 Remembrance Day Ceremony
- 2021 Remembrance Day Ceremony
- 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Contact specialevents@newwestcity.ca
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Remembrance Day is offered in partnership with the New Westminster Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Westminster Regiment. This project is also made possible thanks to the support of Royal Canadian Legion New Westminster Branch No. 2 volunteers, Arts New West, Girl Guides of Canada, Job’s Daughter, Last Door Recovery Centre, New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society, 12th New Westminster Scout Group, 513 Hornet Squadron - Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and Scouts Canada.
