Top Locations for Manitobans to Commemorate Remembrance Day
On November 11, Manitobans will come together to honor and remember military servicemen who sacrificed their lives for the country. Remembrance Day, which was previously known as Armistice Day, has been observed for over a century at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This tradition marks the signing of the armistice that concluded World War I on November 11, 1918.
Key Locations for Remembrance Day in Manitoba
Several significant ceremonies are scheduled across Manitoba, providing opportunities for the public to participate and pay their respects. Here are some of the main locations:
RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg
- Address: 375 York Ave.
- Start Time: 10:40 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
- Expected Attendance: Over 5,000 people
- Live Streaming: Available at cbc.ca/manitoba
ANAVETS, Winnipeg
- Address: 3584 Portage Ave.
- Start Time: Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
- Entertainment: Following the ceremony from 12:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Minto Armoury Remembrance Ceremony
- Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Outdoor ceremony)
Vimy Ridge Memorial Park
- Hosted by: The Royal Winnipeg Rifles
- Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Other Ceremonies in Winnipeg
Various Royal Canadian Legions throughout Winnipeg will also host Remembrance Day events:
- Bruce Park: Ceremony at 11 a.m.
- East End Arena:
- Start Time: 10:50 a.m.
- Parade forms at 10 a.m.
- Reception: Available at branches post-parade.
Outside Winnipeg Ceremonies
Several communities outside of Winnipeg will also hold ceremonies to honor veterans:
| Location | Address | Ceremony Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beausejour Branch 132 | Brokenhead River Community Hall, 320 Veterans Lane | 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Brandon Branch 3 | Keystone Centre, 1175 18th St. | 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Flin Flon Branch 73 | Flin Flon Community Hall, 2 North Ave. | 10:50 a.m. – Noon (Doors open at 10 a.m.) |
| Portage Branch 65 | Stride Place, 245 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie | 10:45 a.m. – Noon |
| Selkirk Branch 42 | Selkirk Recreation Complex, 180 Easton Dr. | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. |
| Thompson Branch 244 | C.A. Nesbitt Arena, 274 Thompson Dr. | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Lunch follows) |
In Ottawa, a national ceremony will take place at the war memorial, with special coverage by CBC News starting at 9 a.m. CT.
This Remembrance Day, Manitobans are encouraged to participate in one of these ceremonies to pay tribute to the brave souls who served the nation. For more details, visit the Royal Canadian Legion’s website to find a service near you.
