Remembrance Day at Cates Park

North Shore Remembrance Day events take place in West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and, in the District of North Vancouver, at Cates Park.

The City of North Vancouver holds its main event at Victoria Park just off Lonsdale Avenue. The District of West Vancouver, on the other hand, holds its event at Memorial Park on Marine Drive.

Click Remembrance Day in City of North Van or Remembrance Day in West Vancouver for information about those two events. Continue reading for details about the ceremony at Cates Park.

Cates Park on Remembrance Day — Cates Park After the Remembrance Day Ceremony

Remembrance Day at Cates Park in 2025

The City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver are two separate municipalities, and each has its own Remembrance Day ceremonies annually on November 11th. The District of North Vancouver hosts its main Remembrance Day event at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen, located at 4141 Dollarton Highway. It is just a short drive from the village of Deep Cove. The Burrard Yacht Club hosts this event at Cates Park.

The 2025 ceremony begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 11th, and welcomes both onshore guests and vessels gathering off Roche Point. The service includes prayers, hymns, poetry readings, O Canada, and the traditional two-minute silence. Wreaths are laid to honour members of the armed forces who have died in service.

Following the service, Burrard Yacht Club and Deep Cove Yacht Club members, along with their guests, are invited to the Burrard Yacht Club clubhouse for food and drinks.

Cates Park is a scenic spot to go exploring after the ceremony. It features a pier, walking trails, and ocean views—making it a peaceful place to reflect on the day.

The Cates Park Ceremonies

The Burrard Yacht Club hosts this service in partnership with the District of North Vancouver and community partners. The ceremony at Cates Park begins at 10:30 am. It features a prayer, the laying of wreaths, and the traditional two minutes of silence. A local choir often performs.

Vessels from the Burrard Yacht Club gather off Roche Point before 10:30 am. A few minutes before 11:00 am, the Vice Commodore orders the flotilla to attention. A reader delivers Psalm 107 (verses 23–31). The Last Post plays, a cannon fires, and all present observe two minutes of silence. Reveille follows, and vessels raise their ensigns. The service concludes with a closing prayer and hymn.

Hundreds of people typically attend by land and by sea, creating a powerful and moving community tribute along Burrard Inlet.