OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s National Ceremony of Remembrance will be held at the National War Memorial at the corner of Elgin Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.

The ceremony marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, at 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.

A parade of pipers and war veterans will march from Cartier Square Drill Hall towards the War Memorial prior to the ceremony. The pipe band leaves Cartier Square Drill Hall at 10 a.m, marching on Laurier Avenue to Metcalfe Street and Queen Street.

The pipers will be joined by veterans at the corner of Metcalfe Street and Queen Street, and continue marching down Queen Street to the War Memorial. The ceremony officially begins at 10:55 a.m.

Wreaths are laid by dignitaries, including the Governor General, along with veterans, and representatives of Canada’s armed forces.

Other Remembrance Day ceremonies and parades around the region:

Bells Corners:  Royal Canadian Legion (Bells Corners Branch 593).
Centrepointe Drive between Constellation Drive and Chrysalis Way, and to the ceremonial site.
Time: 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
Confederation Park: National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.
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Kanata: Royal Canadian Legion (Kanata Branch 638).
The Parkway between Earl of March High School (4 The Parkway) and Teron Road, south on Teron Road between The Parkway and Colchester Square, Colchester Square, and to the Kanata Cenotaph for the ceremonial service.
Time:  10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
Manotick/South Carleton: Royal Canadian Legion (South Carleton Branch 314).
East on Beaverwood Road from the Royal Canadian Legion to Manotick Main Street, north on Manotick Main Street from Beaverwood Road to Bridge Street, east on Bridge Street from Manotick Main Street to Dickinson Street, south on Dickinson Street from Bridge Street, and to the Manotick Cenotaph for the ceremonial service.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Metcalfe: Metcalfe Cenotaph in front of Old City Hall.
Ceremonial service at the Metcalfe Cenotaph in front of Old City Hall.
Time: 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
National Military Cemetery: Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Avenue).
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Navan: Navan Cenotaph (Colonial Road between Henn and Delson Drive).
Colonial Road between Henn Drive and Delson Drive, and to the Navan Cenotaph for the ceremonial service.
Time: 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
 
Orléans: Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 632).
Vimont Court and Taylor Creek Boulevard between Vimont Court and the Royal Canadian Legion at 800 Taylor Creek Boulevard, and to the Orleans Cenotaph for the ceremonial service.
Time:  10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Osgoode: Royal Canadian Legion (Osgoode Branch 589).
Victoria Street between Eighth Line Road and Louise Street, and to ceremonial service at Osgoode Cenotaph in front of Municipal Building.
Time: 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Richmond: Royal Canadian Legion (Richmond Branch 625).
Perth Street between the Richmond Shopping Plaza and the Richmond Memorial Park for the ceremonial service.
Time: 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
 
Stittsville: Royal Canadian Legion (Stittsville and District Branch 618).
North on Stittsville Main Street between the Royal Canadian Legion, (1480 Stittsville Main Street) and Warner-Colpitts Lane, and west on Warner-Colpitts Lane between Stittsville Main Street and the Stittsville Cenotaph for the ceremonial service.
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Strathcona: Royal Canadian Legion (Strathcona Branch 595)
Main Street between Hazel Street and Beckwith Street (Beckwith Memorial Gate) for the ceremonial service.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Vanier: Royal Canadian Legion (Eastview Branch 462).
North on Cyr Avenue between the Royal Canadian Legion (294 Cyr Avenue) and Montreal Road, east on Montreal Road between Cyr Avenue and Hannah Street, and north on Hannah Street between Montreal Road and Marier Avenue, and to the Vanier Cenotaph for the ceremonial service.
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
 
Westboro: Royal Canadian Legion (Westboro Branch 480).
North on Winston Avenue between the Royal Canadian Legion and Madison Avenue, east on Madison Avenue between Winston Avenue and Churchill Avenue, south on Churchill Avenue between Madison Avenue and Richmond Road, and west on Richmond Road between Churchill Avenue and Broadview Avenue, and wreath laying and ceremonial service at the Westboro Cenotaph.
Time:  1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

West Carleton: Royal Canadian Legion (West Carleton (Branch 616).
Constance Bay Road between McConnell Lane and Allbirch Road, and Allbirch Road between Constance Bay Road, and to the Royal Canadian Legion for the ceremonial service.
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Gatineau: Royal Canadian Legion (Aylmer Branch #33), at 59 Bancroft, Gatineau.
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At the Canadian War Museum:

On Remembrance Day, at exactly 11 a.m., sunlight shines through a single window to frame the headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier.

A limited number of free tickets will be available as of 9 a.m. at the Information Desk and there are no reservations permitted. This event will also be webcast on the Museum’s website and broadcast within the Museum. Click here for the webcast.

Other Remembrance Day events and activities at the War Museum

Wreath-making
November 05, 2012 – November 12, 2012
In your personal act of remembrance, decorate a poppy and add it to a wreath, to be displayed outside of Memorial Hall.

Messages of Comfort
November 05, 2012 – November 12, 2012
Send a note of appreciation to Canadian Forces members serving overseas. Let them know that they are in your thoughts.

Padre X
November 08, 2012 – November 11, 2012
The amazing true story of John Weir Foote, the only Canadian Army chaplain to win the Victoria Cross for valour during the Second World War.

Waiting For You… En t’attendant… — a musical presentation
November 10, 2012 – November 10, 2012
Singer and flutist Gertrude Létourneau’s heartfelt musical tribute to Canadian military families. Accompanied by guitarist Garry Elliot and trumpet player Don Paterson, Létourneau performs songs from 1930-1950, evoking the sense of hope and sorrow felt by the wives of soldiers who served in the Second World War.

Battlefield Medicine
November 11, 2012 – November 12, 2012
If a soldier was wounded in battle, would he survive a trip to the doctor? Explore a typical 19th century medical kit and learn how battlefield surgeons treated wounds.

Muskets that Made History
November 11, 2012 – November 12, 2012
Many early conflicts in Canada were fought with muskets. View and touch reproductions of two of these muskets – the French Charleville and the British Short Land Pattern – both of which were used in the War of 1812.

First World War Kit
November 11, 2012 – November 12, 2012
What would First World War soldiers bring to the trenches? Explore artefacts from the First World War.

Second World War Kit
November 11, 2012 – November 12, 2012
What was life like for soldiers in the Second World War? See some of the clothes, gear and weapons used by Canadian soldiers.

Create Your Own Medal
November 11, 2012 – November 12, 2012
Do you know someone who deserves a medal for their hard work or bravery? Find inspiration in the gallery to create your own medal.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
November 11, 2012 – November 11, 2012
Are you related to a Commonwealth soldier who died during the world wars? Have you ever wondered where he or she is commemorated? Staff from the Canadian Agency of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission will help you access the Debt of Honour Register and search for their location of commemoration.

Bank of Canada
November 11, 2012 – November 11, 2012
To mark its recent launch, representatives from the Bank of Canada will present information about the new polymer note, which features Vimy Ridge.

Choirs
November 11, 2012 – November 11, 2012
Listen to the beautiful voices of three local choirs, performing songs of remembrance.