Here’s where Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held across the Greater Toronto Area

With the continued gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, residents can expect several in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies this year across the Greater Toronto Area.

In 2020, many municipalities opted to hold virtual ceremonies for the broader public while masks and physical distancing requirements were in place for those who were in attendance.

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However, provincial public health measures for outdoor events such as the wearing of masks for people who can’t stand two or more metres apart will be in effect on Thursday. Also, anyone who is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 was asked to stay at home.

“Following these health and safety guidelines will allow the City to respectfully conduct its Remembrance Day ceremonies with dignity and solemnity,” a City of Toronto statement on Tuesday said.

List of in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies in the GTA

Toronto
Sunrise ceremony at 8 a.m. — Prospect Cemetery
Ceremonies that begin at 10:45 a.m. — Old City Hall (streamed online as well), Scarborough War Memorial (Kingston and Danforth roads), East York Civic Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre, York Civic Centre, Fort York National Historic Site

Mississauga (begins at 10:40 a.m.)
Mississauga Civic Centre Community Memorial (the northwest corner of Mississauga Celebration Square)

Brampton (begins at 10:55 a.m.)
Ken Whillans Square at Brampton City Hall

Richmond Hill (begins at 10:45 a.m.)
Richmond Hill Cenotaph (10100 Yonge St.)

Pickering (begins at 10:45 a.m.)
Pickering City Hall courtyard

Fare-free transit options for veterans on Nov. 11

GO Transit
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members wearing or carrying related medals, berets, uniforms and/or blazers or immediate family members of deceased veterans carrying an item that identifies their connection to a veteran (e.g. service papers, identification card) will be allowed to ride fare-free.

TTC
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members wearing or carrying related medals will be allowed to ride fare-free.

MiWay
Veterans wearing or carrying related medals, along with a companion, will be allowed to ride fare-free.

Brampton Transit
Veterans wearing or carrying related medals, berets, uniforms and/or blazers, or carrying a Brampton Transit veteran’s pass, will be allowed to ride fare-free.

York Region Transit
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members wearing or carrying related medals, berets, uniforms and/or blazers or immediate family members of deceased veterans carrying an item that identifies their connection to a veteran (e.g. service papers, identification card) will be allowed to ride fare-free.