Milton Prepares to Mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11

Remembrance Day returns on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and communities across Milton and Halton will pause to honour the Canadians who served and sacrificed in times of war and conflict. As in past years, local observances in Milton are led by the Royal Canadian Legion and centred on the town's cenotaph.

What Happened

Remembrance Day is observed each year on November 11, marking the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918. At 11 a.m. — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month — Canadians traditionally observe two minutes of silence to remember those who died in military service. In Milton, the day is marked with community ceremonies, and in recent years the Royal Canadian Legion Milton Branch 136 has organized a parade to the Victoria Park cenotaph along with a service at Evergreen Cemetery.

Key Details

• Remembrance Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

• The national two minutes of silence is observed at 11 a.m.

• Milton's cenotaph is located in Victoria Park, at the corner of Bell and Mary Streets, beside Milton Town Hall.

• Local observances are organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Milton Branch 136, located at 21 Charles Street.

• In past years, a Remembrance Day service has also been held at Milton Evergreen Cemetery, off Ontario Street.

• Exact parade and ceremony times can change from year to year. Residents are encouraged to confirm this year's schedule with the Milton Legion or the Town of Milton before attending.

Community Impact

Remembrance Day is one of the most widely observed days of the year in Milton, drawing veterans, families, students, cadets and residents to the cenotaph. Attending a local ceremony, wearing a poppy, or simply pausing for the moment of silence are all ways residents can take part and show their support for veterans and their families.

Background

The red poppy has been a symbol of remembrance since the First World War, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian soldier and physician John McCrae. Poppies are distributed each fall by Royal Canadian Legion branches, with donations supporting veterans and their families.

Source

Source: Experience Milton — https://experiencemilton.com/event/remembrance-day-parade

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