Remembrance Day in Canada
November 11
Remembrance Day in Canada is observed annually on November 11th to honor the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have served and sacrificed in the nation’s defense.
Key Facts
- Date: November 11, marking the exact time combat ended in World War I on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).
- Traditions: Two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., the playing of “The Last Post,” reading the poem “In Flanders Fields,” and wearing a red poppy pin