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Remembrance Day Weekend in Metro Vancouver in 2025

October 26, 2025

There is a lot happening in Vancouver over the Remembrance Day weekend most years including various winter markets and November 11th parades and ceremonies.

In addition to events commemorating past wars and paying respects to men and women who have fought bravely for our country, there are other events on the holiday weekend too.

During 2025’s Remembrance Day weekend, there are a number of events at North Vancouver breweries (as part of Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival), and shows with the Chutzpah Festival. There are also Holiday Markets and Remembrance Day concerts with groups like the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Chor Leoni.

See below for information about what’s happening in the Lower Mainland on the weekend of November 7th to 11th in 2025 (which includes the Monday which is only a holiday for people who take it off as a personal vacation day). First we list Remembrance Day parades and ceremonies happening on November 11th in various communities. After that we provide lists of other activities on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of the long weekend.

November Remembrance Day Weekend

Remembrance Day in 2025 is on a Tuesday. Below is a list of what happens in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland over the holiday weekend. The list includes Remembrance Day ceremonies, craft and winter markets, and other events and activities.

For a list of November 11th events at specific locations throughout the region, click Lower Mainland Remembrance Day Venues.

North Vancouver Remembrance Day Parade — Parade in North Vancouver

Remembrance Day Events

Below are Remembrance Day parades and ceremonies that typically place in the Lower Mainland on November 11th.

Burnaby – ceremonies at both Confederation Park in North Burnaby and Bonsor Park in South Burnaby.
Coquitlam – a procession followed by a ceremony by Como Lake School and Blue Mountain Park.
Fort Langley – ceremonies at the Fort Langley Cemetery.
Maple Ridge – a parade along 224th Street and ceremonies at the Memorial Peace Park.
New Westminster – ceremonies and a parade around the Royal Westminster Regiment Armouries.
City of North Vancouver – a parade from the Armoury and ceremonies at Victoria Park.
District of North Vancouver – a maritime-themed event at Cates Park.
Pitt Meadows – ceremonies and a procession at Spirit Square.
Port Coquitlam – a parade along Shaughnessy Street followed by a service at Veterans Park.
Port Moody – a parade, ceremony and other activities in Port Moody.
Richmond – a parade and ceremony at the Cenotaph by Richmond City Hall at 6911 Minoru Boulevard.
Surrey – ceremonies and family-friendly activities at the Cenotaph by the Surrey Museum in Cloverdale at 17710 56A Avenue.
Vancouver – a parade and ceremony at the Victory Square Cenotaph at the corner of West Hastings and Cambie Street. A smaller event also takes place at Stanley Park, and another happens at the University of British Columbia.
West Vancouver – a parade and ceremony on Marine Drive in West Vancouver.

In addition to the above, there are also many other Remembrance Day events that take place throughout the Lower Mainland the morning of November 11th most years.

For a more complete list of event venues and additional information, see our article about Vancouver on Remembrance Day.

Canadian Mountie on Remembrance Day — Remembrance Day in Pitt Meadows

Other Remembrance Day Weekend Events

Remembrance Day is on a Tuesday in 2025. This means the day is a statutory holiday, which makes it part of a long weekend for anyone also taking the Monday off. For those looking for different events to take part in on November 11th and the preceding days, below are some options.

Friday, November 7th, 2025

Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today is the day of the Launch Party!
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 4 pm to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes To Be or Not to be Chica Chica Boom Chic at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Strathcona North at Lonsdale Quay.
Made in the 604 Market – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. Today is Winter Craving Madness, which features LED mazes, music and dancing in a spooky environment.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Concert Series: Romantic Serenade – a ticketed concert at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts featuring pianists Dina Kholina, Isaac Juarez-Flores and special guests.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes A Dictionary of Emotions in Wartime at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Made in the 604 Market – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Braggot Brewery.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes Mami at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Activities & Attractions

Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Monday, November 10th, 2025

Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Bridge Brewing.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes Banana Musik at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Remembrance Day Events

Remembrance Day – click Lower Mainland Venues for ceremonies in various municipalities or check out any of the following locations.
- Victory Square (City of Vancouver)
- Coquitlam (at Blue Mountain Park)
- Maple Ridge (at Memorial Peace Park)
- New Westminster (at the armory and outside city hall)
- City of North Vancouver (at Victoria Park)
- District of North Vancouver (at Cates Park)
- Port Coquitlam (at the community centre and Veterans Park)
- Port Moody (along St. John’s Street and at the Royal Canadian Legion)
- Richmond (outside City Hall)
- Stanley Park (at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial)
- Surrey (in Cloverdale)
- University of British Columbia (in the War Memorial Gym)
- West Vancouver (at Memorial Park)

Shows & Entertainment

The Songs Will Remain – the Chor Leoni men’s choir performs its annual Remembrance Day concert today at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the all-male choir performs a Remembrance Day-themed concert at the South Delta Baptist Church.
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.

Other Events on November 11

Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Shaketown Brewing.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.