The Canadian flag will be lowered to half-mast at City Hall and all City buildings on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, to honour those who have served our country. We express our heartfelt gratitude for those who have made sacrifices so we may live with peace and freedom.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Remembrance Day parade and ceremony will take place along the Inner Harbour and at the Legislative Cenotaph on Nov.11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event is organized by the Victoria Poppy Fund Society.
Road closures in the surrounding area along Wharf, Humboldt, Government and Belleville Streets will be in place from 9:30 a.m. to noon. You can expect traffic and parking impacts. Follow directions from signs and crews.
The City will observe the holiday schedule below for Remembrance Day.
Police, Fire and emergency streets and utility services are available 24/7.
Closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11
City Hall
Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard
Public Works yard
Victoria Conference Centre administration office
Organics and garbage collection
There will be no organics or garbage collection on Wednesday, Nov. 11. For more information, view your regular collection schedule.
Parking
Parking will be free at City parkades and on-street meters for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Learn more about parking downtown.
Downtown bike valet
Holiday hours: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
See the full schedule and learn more about the Bike Valet.