In Canada, Remembrance Day is a yearly memorial day. It is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in wartime. It also commemorates those who have lost their lives. It is observed on November 11th every year. It marks the anniversary of the Armistice agreement signed in 1918, which ended World War I.
What’s in this post:
- Why a Poppy for Remembrance?
- Remembrance Day Books for Kids
- Remembrance Day Crafts for Kids
- Remembrance Day Colouring & Activity Sheets
- More Remembrance Day Resources from Veterans Affairs Canada
- Remembrance Day Services in New Brunswick
Why A Poppy For Remembrance?
Poppies hold a significant meaning as they symbolize the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in battle. These flowers grew on the battlefields after World War One ended, which is described in the famous World War One poem “In Flanders Fields”.
The poppy is worn in Canada from the last Friday in October until the end of ceremonies on November 11th, to honor the millions of Canadians who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Forces during times of war, conflict, and peace.
Remembrance Day Books for Kids
Children can comprehend war and remembrance better through age-appropriate books with illustrations.
Remembrance Day in Canada
by David James Pallister
In this book, elementary school children will learn many of the symbols associated with Remembrance Day.
They will learn how we honour soldiers and veterans on Remembrance Day and throughout the year.
A Bear In War
by Stephanie Innes & Harry Endrulat and Illustrated by Brian Deines
A Bear in Waris the true story of a toy bear who travelled to war and back, sharing one family’s testament to a brave soldier in World War I. This book offers children a gentle introduction to war and to Remembrance Day..
A Poppy Is to Remember
by Heather Patterson & Illustrated by Ron Lightburn
This is a beautifully illustrated book explaining how the red poppy that we all wear in November became Canada’s symbol of honouring those who fought for our freedom on Remembrance Day. The book includes information on Canada’s wartime and peacekeeping endeavours, and the poem, In Flanders Field.
At Vimy Ridge: Canada’s Greatest World War I Victory
by Hugh Brewster
A book for children ages 8 to 12, honours those who fought and those who died at Vimy Ridge. At Vimy Ridge, Canadian soldiers were able to take the strategic position of Vimy Ridge from the Germans, a feat that more experienced soldiers had not been able to accomplish.
Day of the Flying Fox: The True Story of World War II Pilot Charley Fox
by Steve Pitt
Author Steve Pitt focuses on this seminal event in Charley Fox’s life and in the war, but he also provides fascinating aspects of the period, including profiles of noted ace pilots Buzz Beurling and Billy Bishop, Jr., and Great Escape architect Walter Floody, as well as sidebars about Hurricanes, Spitfires, and Messerschmitts. Best for ages 12+.
Remembrance Day Crafts for Kids
Poppy Wreath – Egg Carton Craft
Popsicle Stick Poppy Kids Craft from Champagne & Sugarplums
More crafts and activities are available on our Pinterest Board for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day Colouring & Activity Sheets
Print our Remembrance Day colouring page and activities as an additional resource for explaining the day to your children.
More Learning Resources From Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs provides classroom resources for all age levels. Find them HERE
Remembrance Day Services in New Brunswick
2024 Updated Information
Atholville, NB – A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held indoors at Alma Hall in the Atholville Area on Monday, November 11, at 10:50 a.m.
Buctouche, NB – The Remembrance Days ceremony will take place at Veterans Park (Parking B of the J.K. Irving Center) on Monday, November 11 at 10:30 AM. After the ceremony, there will be coffee and light refreshments in the Guy A. Richard Hall.
Campbellton, NB – Monday, November 11, beginning at 10:50 a.m. at the Memorial Regional Civic Centre in the Campbellton Area.
Centerville, NB – The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at Victory Park, located at Centreville Veterans Park, on November 11, 2024, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dieppe, NB – (will confirm details for 2024)
Previous year’s details: The City of Dieppe, in collaboration with the Dieppe Military Veterans Association, will be holding a ceremony on November 11 at École Mathieu-Martin (511 Champlain Street) to commemorate Remembrance Day
Fredericton, NB – A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the Fredericton Cenotaph, 899 King Street on Monday, November 11. This will be preceded by a parade/march at 10:30am.
There will also be a ceremony at the Marysville Cenotaph, 250 Canada Street.
Grand Bay-Westfield, NB – A Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Grand Bay-Westfield Veterans Peace Park (Cenotaph) on November 11, 2024. Attendees arrive at 10:15 am.
Grand Falls, NB – (info to come)
Hampton, NB – There will be a Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, 808 Main Street, on November 11th.This service is organized by Branch 28 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The parade will depart from the community centre car park at 10:35 AM, with the service starting at 10:45 AM and a 2-minute silence observed at 11:00 AM.
Hanwell, NB – Monday, November 11th, 2024
Where: Hanwell Place, 5 Nature Park Drive
Time: Ceremony commences at 10:45 am (Please arrive by 10:30 am)
A reception will follow in the Community Centre.
Hartland, NB – The service will start at 10 am in the auditorium at Hartland Community School, followed by wreath-laying outside at the cenotaph.
Hillsborough, NB – Hillsborough Cenotaph at 10:30 am. Followed by a lunch at the Legion (31 Legion Street) – All are welcomed
Lamèque, NB – Service, ceremony, and lunch (Details here)
Memramcook, NB – The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans Park, located at the corner of Royal Rd. and Saint-Thomas St., on Monday, November 11, starting at 11 a.m.
Miramichi, NB – Chatham: There will be a ceremony held in front of the cenotaph in Elm Park, Chatham beginning at 10:30am.
Moncton, NB – The largest ceremony in Moncton will be held indoors at the Moncton Coliseum, 377 Killam Dr., from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Oromocto, NB – The ceremony will take place at the Oromocto Cenotaph
at 11 am. Following the service, join us back at the Legion Branch for chili, pizza, live music, and DJ.
Pointe du Chêne, NB – At the Pointe du Chêne Recreation and Community Center, there will be a Remembrance Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, November 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Port Elgin, NB – The ceremony will take place at Port Elgin Regional School. The address is 33 Moore Road. The timing is from 10:30 am to 11:45 am.
Quispamsis, NB – The Ceremony will take place at the Qplex, 20 Randy Jones Way, starting at 10:15 am. All wreaths laid will be transported by the Canadian Armed Forces after the service from here to the Parish of Rothesay Cenotaph on the Rothesay Common and placed there.
Rexton, NB – Lions Hall in Rexton at 11 a.m.
Richibucto, NB – A service will be held at the cenotaph at the Legion at 11 a.m
Riverside-Albert, NB, – A ceremony will take place at 10:30 am at the Riverside-Albert Recreation Center, 9 Bicentennial Rd.
Riverview, NB – Remembrance Day service at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (5 Fatima Drive) starting at 10:50 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Sackville, NB – The Ceremony will take place at Convocation Hall, 37 York St, Monday, November 11, 2024, at 10am. The parade to the cenotaph will follow with the laying of wreaths.
Salisbury, NB – At 10:45 am at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #31 Salisbury – 3317 route 106, Main Street, Salisbury West, NB E4J 3H4
Saint-Antoine, NB – The Remembrance Day ceremony will begin with mass at 10:00 a.m. at Église Saint-Antoine l’Ermite on Monday, November 11, 2024, followed by the memorial ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at the Saint-Antoine Community Centre.
Saint John, NB – Indoor ceremony at TD Station. Doors to this free event open to the public at 9am. Everyone is asked to be seated no later than 10:15 am.
Shediac, NB – November 11 at 10:00 AM. The ceremony will be held at Parc Pascal-Poirier and the Cenotaph Site. It is organized by the Shediac Legion in collaboration with the Town of Shediac.
St Stephen, NB – Milltown Cenotaph at 11 am.
Sussex, NB – Join us in Remembrance of our Veterans. The event is at the cenotaph on Broad Street from 11 am to 11:30 am.
Woodstock, NB – A Remembrance Day parade and ceremony will take place at the Woodstock War Memorial on Nov 11th at 10:30 am.
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Watch the Ceremony on TV or online
- National Canadian news networks will cover the ceremony live on TV.
- Watch the ceremony live on The Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook page.
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