Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Halifax-Dartmouth have a special significance. Halifax served an important role in both the great wars and presently stands as Canada’s largest Canadian Forces Base, in terms of the number of personnel posted here. Whether you have a loved one in the service, or you are there to commemorate the wars, a Remembrance Day ceremony can be a moving event for families. Here is a listing of the official events in HRM:
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Grand Parade
Date: November 11, 2025 | 10:20 AM – Noon
Venue: The Grand Parade, Halifax
Remembrance Day Ceremony at Sullivan’s Pond
Date: November 11, 2025 | 10:55 AM, Parade march up from the church at 10:45 AM
Venue: Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth
Remembrance Day at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Date: November 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax
Both the Army Museum and the site are open to the public with FREE admission
Bedford Legion Branch 95 Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: November 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Venue: Bedford Cenotaph, Fish Hatchery Park, Bedford
Cole Harbour Place Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: November 11, 2025 | 10:45 AM
Venue: Cole Harbour Place Cenotaph
Sackville Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: November 11, 2025 – 10:45 AM – Noon
Venue: Sackville Heritage Park, Lower Sackville
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Online:
National Ceremony from Ottawa Live: www.legion.ca/remembrance-day
Grand Parade, Halifax: CBC Nova Scotia will also be livestreaming the ceremony from Halifax’s Grand Parade at 10:50 am AT. Tune in to cbc.ca/ns, on CBC Nova Scotia’s YouTube channel, or on CBC Gem.
To find a ceremony in your area, visit the Legion’s website.
