Wednesday is Remembrance Day, and across the capital city there will be plenty of ways to honour the brave Canadians who risked their lives fighting for our country.

It's been 107 years since an armistice agreement was signed, ending the First World War, and 81 years since the conclusion of the Second World War. In the decades since, Canadian soldiers have been called on to serve in wars, conflicts, and peace missions around the world. 

To mark the solemn holiday, municipalities will be hosting military parades and ceremonies across the capital region. 

Victoria Remembrance Day | 10:30am-12pm

The Remembrance Day parade will run along the Inner Harbour, with a ceremony at the Legislative Cenotaph. Note that roads will be closed along Wharf, Humboldt, Government, and Belleville from 9:30am to 12pm.

Colwood Remembrance Day | 10:30am-11:30am

The 7th Juan de Fuca Scouts will march from John Stubbs School to the Colwood Cenotaph outside the Juan de Fuca arena for a small ceremony at approximately 10:45am, with a moment of silence at 11am.

Royal Roads Remembrance Day | 10:40am-2pm

The day begins at 10:40am with a solemn Remembrance Day ceremony on the Castle Terrace Lawn outside Hatley Castle. Following the ceremony, RRU Prof. Geoffrey Bird will present his 45-min documentary film, Enduring Duty: The Story of Royal Roads Military College. The Hatley Castle Museum will be open and free to the public from 11am-2pm.

Saanich Remembrance Day | 10:40-11:40am

The ceremony will begin at Saanich Municipal Hall at 10:40am with a military parade onto the Cenotaph Lawn. At 11:00am, the flag will be lowered for two minutes of silence, followed by wreath laying.  

Oak Bay Remembrance Day | 10:55am-12pm

A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Oak Bay Cenotaph on Beach and will include a moment of silence at 11am. It will also be livestreamed for those who can't attend in person. 

Sidney Service of Remembrance | 10:30-12pm

The traditional Remembrance Day parade will begin at the Mary Winspear Centre at 10:30am, followed by a ceremony at the Sidney Cenotaph at 10:50am. A two-minute moment of silence will take place at 11am. Temporary road closures on Beacon and Second between 10:15am and 10:45am, and on Sidney, Third, Fourth, and Mount Baker between 10am and 12pm. 

Remembrance Day at Fort Rodd Hill | 10am-3pm

Get a hands-on military history experience with a special display of First and Second World War artifacts. Refreshments will be available all day at the canteen. Weapons demonstrations at 11:02am and 2:30pm.

Sooke Remembrance Day | 10:35-11:30am

A military procession will begin at Evergreen Shopping Centre, and end at the Sooke Legion Cenotaph. A wreath-laying ceremony will begin at the Cenotaph at 11am.

Esquimalt Remembrance Day | 10am-12pm

The annual Remembrance Day event will be held at Memorial Park Cenotaph. More details to be released.