Remembrance Day events in Toronto for 2017
Remembrance Day events in Toronto involve a host large ceremonies that pay tribute to fallen soldiers and veterans as well as other commemorative events. Wherever you live in the city, you're likely to find a ceremony near you.
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Events you might want to check out
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November 11The national historic site opens itself up to the public for a day of remembrance. A procession, followed by a gathering at the military cemetery, is how Fort York will mark the 11th hour.Fort York National Historic Site
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November 11Taking place at the Ontario Veterans’ Memorial at Queen’s Park (front lawn of the Legislative Building), this gathering welcomes everyone. Just be prepared for a number of road closures if you're driving to the area.Queen's Park
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November 11If you're in the Beaches, consider the Kew Gardens parade, which forms at Corpus Christi Church before proceeding east along Queen Street to the Cenotaph.Kew Gardens
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November 11-12That Choir will perform choral masterpieces by Eric Whitacre, Paul Mealor, Kathleen Allan, and more at the Trinitiy College Chapel on Saturday and Sunday.Trinity College Chapel
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November 11To commemorate Remembrance Day, the TSO will perform a soul-searching concert by Canadian composer Jeffrey Ryan and Suzanne Steele, Canada’s war poet in Afghanistan.Roy Thomson Hall
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November 11If you're located in the west, consider Etobicoke's official Remembrance Day ceremony, which will gather veterans and all wishing to pay their respects at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph.Etobicoke Civic Centre
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November 11Each year, the University gathers to remember over 1,000 students, staff, and faculty who died in the First and Second World Wars. This year's service will profile Jewish, Indigenous, and Christian leadership.Hart House
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November 11The Royal Canadian Air-Force invites the general public to their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, right by the Barker Monument Mausoleum.Barker Monument, Mausoleum, Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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November 11Veterans and the general public are invited to join in remembering and honouring the many wartime sacrifices many have made. Admission is complimentary from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Toronto Zoo
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November 11The Toronto Centre for the Arts hosts North York's official Remembrance Day service. It will include the usual processions and is in appreciation of the Royal Canadian Legion's North York branch.Toronto Centre for the Arts
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November 11Scarborough's Service takes place at 2 p.m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre and is a great option for those living east of downtown Toronto.Scarborough Civic Centre
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November 11York's Remembrance Day Service will include a call to order from the Royal Canadian Legion's Bill Riddell before O Canada, two minutes of silence, and a number of hymn and poem recitals.York Memorial College Auditorium
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November 11One of the largest ceremonies in the city recognizes the contributions made by those who served with a large gathering outside Old City Hall.Old City Hall
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