Remembrance Day Events in Brampton on November 11
The City of Brampton will hold two main Remembrance Day events on November 11: a parade and a remembrance ceremony at city hall to honor Canada’s veterans.
Event Details
- The remembrance ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. at Ken Whillans Square, located in front of city hall at 2 Wellington St. W., near the Brampton Cenotaph.
- A sunrise service will be held at 7:55 a.m. at Meadowvale Cemetery Church, 7732 Mavis Rd.
Additional Veteran Recognitions
The city also acknowledges Black Veterans Day on November 7 and Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8.
Business and Service Closures on November 11
- Canada Post offices, passport services, Service Canada locations, and most banks will be closed, though Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday.
- Beer Stores and LCBO outlets will remain open with adjusted hours, opening at noon locally.
- City hall and some other municipal facilities will be closed.
Transit and Public Services
Brampton Transit will run on a regular weekday schedule.
Veterans wearing medals, berets, uniforms, blazers, or carrying War Veteran Passes or service papers can ride free all day.
All Brampton parks and recreation centres will be open during normal hours; however, all Brampton Library branches will remain closed.
Summary: Brampton observes Remembrance Day with ceremonies, adjusted service hours, and transit benefits for veterans, underscoring respect and recognition for their service.