Remembrance Day, originally known as Armistice Day, marked the end of World War I, which occurred on November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. In addition to parades and commemorations across cities and small towns, all Canadian flags on federal government buildings are flown at half-mast and schools across the country observe at least a moment of silence at 11 a.m.
Remembrance Day in Montreal is also referred to as Jour du Souvenir and this year's Armistice Day -- November 11, 2009 -- falls on Wednesday. Below are a series of commemorations open to the public, all free.
November 4, 2009
Candlelight Tribute Ceremony
Will conducted in the miliatry section of the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery.
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery, 4601 Chemin Côte-des-Neiges
INFO: (514) 735-1361 (Jean-François Breton)
November 4, 2009
Lunch & Inside Ceremony
"Lunch offered by St-Pie X culinary school. After, a few veteran presentations will take place at the St-Pie X adult center."
When: lunch around noon, presentations at 3 p.m., call to confirm
Where: Paul VI High School, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 382-6556 (Patricia Crichton)
November 5, 2009
Remembrance Day Ceremony: Macdonald Campus, John Abbott and Mac High
"The staff and students of the Macdonald Campus of McGill University, John Abbott College and Macdonald High School cordially invite all West Island residents to join us and our distinguished guests, residents of the Ste. Anne's Veteran's Hospital, at the 2009 Remembrance Day Ceremony."
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Campus War Memorial, Raymond Building entrance, Macdonald Campus of McGill, 21111 Lakeshore, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, H9X 3V9
INFO: (514) 398-8636 (Kathy MacLean)
November 6, 2009
Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: call for details
Where: East Hill High School, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 494-3202 (Rocco Speranza)
November 7, 2009
Ceremony at the St. Laurent Cenotaph
Commemorating Branch 98 followed by lunch.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: St. Laurent Cenotaph, St. Laurent/Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 382-6556 (Patricia Crichton)
November 8, 2009
Religious and civil ceremonies
When: 10:45 a.m.
Where: Héritage School and Prince-Arthur Park, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (450) 264-4711 (Ronald Critchley)
November 8, 2009
Remembrance Day Church Service and Lunch
Commemorating Branch 173 followed by lunch.
When: 11 a.m., dinner at 2 p.m.
Where: Montreal East Cenotaph, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 382-6556 (Patricia Crichton)
November 8, 2009
Remembrance Day Parade
When: 1 p.m.
Where: 11385 Dorchester East, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 645-5362 (Jean-Pierre Lefort)
November 8, 2009
QMJHL Ceremonial Puck Drop
"Le Junior de Montréal will play against Les Remparts de Québec."
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Verdun Auditorium, 4110 Lasalle, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 298-1411 (Valérie Clément)
November 8, 2009
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
Commemorating Branch 127.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Point St. Charles Cenotaph, Point St. Charles/Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 382-6556 (Patricia Crichton)
November 8, 2009
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
Commemorating Verdun Branch #4 followed by a small buffet.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Verdun Cenotaph, Verdun/Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 382-6556 (Patricia Crichton)
November 8, 2009
Remembrance Day Parade and Memorial Services
Commemorating Branch 33 followed by a dance and some refreshments.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Verdun Cenotaph, Verdun/Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 769-2489 (Verdun Branch #4)
November 9, 2009
Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: call for details
Where: Edward Murphy School, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 259-8883 (Rocco Speranza)
November 9 to November 11, 2009
Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: "The first two days of celebration start at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 4:00 p.m. The Remembrance Day Ceremony, on November 11th, starts at 11 a.m."
Where: Mont St. Louis College, 1700 Henri-Bourassa East, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 238-3536 (Élaine Lavallée)
November 10, 2009
Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: call for details
Where: John Paul I High School, Montreal, Quebec
INFO: (514) 328-7171 (Rocco Speranza)
