Remembrance Day: Civic Ceremony and service impacts

The Remembrance Day Civic Ceremony will be observed in person on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph located in MacDonald Park (located near Murney Tower, on King St. at the foot of George St). The public is invited to watch the laying of the wreaths before the service should they wish. 

Civic Ceremony  

The City’s 2024 Civic Ceremony will be in French and English, have seating available for veterans and people with disabilities, and an ASL interpreter will be present. 

We recommend that spectators be in place by 10:40 a.m. to see the parade march on ahead of the service. Please note that during the ceremony at 11:00 a.m. and 11:02 a.m. a blank canon blast will take place to mark both the 11th hour and the conclusion of the 2 minutes of silence. 

• 9:15 a.m. Community Wreath Laying Ceremony 
• 10:15 a.m. Veterans and Military Groups Wreath Laying Ceremony   
• 10:45 a.m. The Civic Ceremony  

If you are unable to attend, please note that the ceremony will also be filmed by YourTV from Cogeco and they will broadcast the event on channels 13 (standard definition) and 700 (HD) as well as channel 100 in HD on Epico at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. later that evening  

Ways to remember and honour on Remembrance Day:  

• Observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. 
• Attend the Civic Ceremony in person 
• Purchase a wreath or poppy from the Royal Canadian Legion. To order a wreath, please call 613-544-5522. 

Municipal service changes  

• Garbage, Green Bin and Recycling: There is no collection on Monday, Nov. 11. collection moves to the day after your normal pick-up day for the rest of the week. Sign up to be reminded of what to put out when at CityofKingston.ca/Collection.
• Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC): Closed on Monday, Nov. 11. 
• Administrative Offices: All administrative offices, including Housing and Social Services and Provincial Offences, will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11.   
• Kingston Transit: A weekday schedule is in effect. Transit customers can also find the information on Kingston Transit’s website, and Transit App.
• Kingston Access Bus: Operates with limited service on Monday. Call 613-542-2512 for schedules and more information.
• Recreation Facilities:
  • INVISTA Centre/Arenas: Open on Monday, Nov 11.
  • Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Open on Monday, Nov 11. 
  • Rideau Heights Community Centre: Open on Monday, Nov 11. 
  • Kingston East Community Centre: Open on Monday, Nov 11.   
• Libraries: All branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library will be open. Check out the hours of a branch near you, on the KFPL Website.
• Utilities Kingston and Kingston Hydro: Open on Nov. 11 and ready to assist you from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 613-546-1181. 
• PumpHouse Museum: Closed on Monday, Nov. 11. 
• Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning: Open on Monday, Nov. 11.
• Kingston Grand Theatre: Open 12 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. 

Road Closures

Please note the following road closures for the Remembrance Day Ceremony: 

• King St from Lower University Ave to Barrie St from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Ceremony King St from Barrie St to West St from 10:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Barrie St from King St to Stuart St from 10:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Bagot St from West St to Barrie St from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Ontario St from West St to Gore St from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for the Remembrance Day Ceremony Parade and Ceremony for HMCS Cataraqui.