Port Coquitlam commemorates Remembrance Day on November 11th with a service, parade, and ceremonies hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion.
Click Remembrance Day in Metro Vancouver for a list of ceremonies in other municipalities. See below for information about the main November 11th event in Port Coquitlam.
Remembrance Day in Port Coquitlam
Remembrance Day is a day to honour Canadians who have fought for their country and to remember past wars. The day falls on a Tuesday in 2025.
The event includes a parade that usually starts at around 10:00 am or 10:10 am. Veterans, police officers, cadets and members of the local Royal Canadian Legion march to the Cenotaph at Veterans Park in front of Port Coquitlam’s City Hall. The parade is followed by a service at Veterans Park at 2580 Shaughnessy Street. The ceremony is usually about an hour long. The ceremonies include the traditional two minutes of silence and laying of wreathes.
See the City of Port Coquitlam‘s website for more on this event.
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips to help you make the most of your November 11th experience in Port Coquitlam.
TIP #1: The ceremony at Veterans Park is outdoors, so dress for the weather. It may be cold and/or raining, so jackets and umbrellas are recommended.
TIP #2: There are road closures for the parade, just like at other events. Plan your route ahead of time, or take public transit to avoid the traffic.
TIP #3: Don’t forget to wear your poppy.
Other Information
Visit the City of Port Coquitlam‘s website for more details about the above event. See our article about Port Coquitlam to learn about the community.
See our article about Vancouver Remembrance Day Events for a list of similar events in other parts of the Lower Mainland.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Vancouver’s November Calendar of Events
- Free November Activities
- Vancouver on a Budget
- Lower Mainland Autumn Activities
