Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week

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Veterans’ Week

Each year during Veterans’ Week, from November 5 to 11, Canadians remember and honour the brave individuals who served our country in the past, and we recognize those who serve in uniform today.

Access Veterans’ Week Learning Resources online.


Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country.

While exact statistics are difficult to determine, the rate of Indigenous participation in Canada's military efforts over the years has been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform, from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences, to having to travel great distances from their remote communities just to enlist.

Learn more about Indigenous Veterans in Canada.


Remembrance Day

The act of Remembrance is one of the most important ways to honour and thank Veterans for their sacrifices.

On Remembrance Day, November 11, we honour through remembrance those who gave their lives to serve our country. By remembering, we pay tribute to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP who served to defend our values and freedoms. We also honour those who continue to serve our country today.

Learn more about Remembrance Day in Canada.


Candlelight Vigil - November 10

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 will host a candlelight vigil on the evening of November 10 at the Trenton Cenotaph, located at the intersection of Quinte Street and Fraser Park Drive.

Ceremony participants are asked to meet at the Trenton Legion (19 Quinte St.) at 6:30 p.m. The walk towards the cenotaph will begin at 6:45 p.m.


Quinte West Remembers - November 11

Join the City of Quinte West in remembering and honouring our veterans and active military personnel by wearing a poppy, and attending a local Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11 at 11 a.m.

  • Trenton Cenotaph and Veterans Memorial, Fraser Park Drive and Quinte Street, Quinte West

  • Frankford Cenotaph, 40 Regional Rd 5, Frankford

  • Harold (Rawdon Township) Cenotaph, 4285 Stirling-Marmora Road

Veterans’ Week

Each year during Veterans’ Week, from November 5 to 11, Canadians remember and honour the brave individuals who served our country in the past, and we recognize those who serve in uniform today.

Access Veterans’ Week Learning Resources online.


Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country.

While exact statistics are difficult to determine, the rate of Indigenous participation in Canada's military efforts over the years has been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform, from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences, to having to travel great distances from their remote communities just to enlist.

Learn more about Indigenous Veterans in Canada.


Remembrance Day

The act of Remembrance is one of the most important ways to honour and thank Veterans for their sacrifices.

On Remembrance Day, November 11, we honour through remembrance those who gave their lives to serve our country. By remembering, we pay tribute to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP who served to defend our values and freedoms. We also honour those who continue to serve our country today.

Learn more about Remembrance Day in Canada.


Candlelight Vigil - November 10

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 will host a candlelight vigil on the evening of November 10 at the Trenton Cenotaph, located at the intersection of Quinte Street and Fraser Park Drive.

Ceremony participants are asked to meet at the Trenton Legion (19 Quinte St.) at 6:30 p.m. The walk towards the cenotaph will begin at 6:45 p.m.


Quinte West Remembers - November 11

Join the City of Quinte West in remembering and honouring our veterans and active military personnel by wearing a poppy, and attending a local Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11 at 11 a.m.

  • Trenton Cenotaph and Veterans Memorial, Fraser Park Drive and Quinte Street, Quinte West

  • Frankford Cenotaph, 40 Regional Rd 5, Frankford

  • Harold (Rawdon Township) Cenotaph, 4285 Stirling-Marmora Road

Virtual Book of Remembrance

Community members are invited to leave a comment, poem or upload artwork in this virtual Book of Remembrance to honour those who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace.

Express your thanks to all Canadian veterans, or leave a message in thanks or in memory to a specific veteran in your life.

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    In memory

    by collectnstuff, 4 months ago
    In memory of my maternal grandfather and four of my uncles that served.
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    Lest we forget

    by MFader , over 1 year ago

    I remember my ex-husband and dear friend Michael A. Fader who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, was a member of the Canadian SkyHawks. Michael lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 26th 2022. He was one of a kind.

    🙏 😔

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    We remember

    by Ghawley, over 1 year ago
    I remember my great aunt who was a nurse in the war and many other family and friends as well
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    Ms. Bulloch and Mr. Poole

    by KimberlyB, over 1 year ago

    My father and grandfather both served. My husband's father served. We wish to thank all veterans for their sacrifice and service. We will always remember

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    We Remember

    by Activity'aholic, over 1 year ago
    Today we remember.

    We remember the fallen but do not forget the living.
    We shall remember them all.

    We remember their actions but do not forget their hopes and dreams.
    We shall carry on their hopes and dreams.

    We remember their sacrifices but do not forget about what their families have sacrificed to help them serve.
    We shall keep on supporting them.

    Lest we forget.
Page last updated: 11 Nov 2023, 01:11 PM