Did you know? Veterans ride Barrie Transit free of charge along with one companion all day on Remembrance Day. Simply show Barrie Transit operators anything that proves you’re a veteran.
Remembrance Day Vigil
Tuesday, November 10 | 7pm–Midnight
Wednesday, November 11 | 6–9am
As a symbolic act of remembrance, respect and guardianship, Cadets from the Air, Army, Sea and Navy League cadet corps in Barrie will stand vigil at the Barrie Cenotaph in Memorial Square.
Remembrance Day Parade & Ceremony
Wednesday, November 11 | 10am
The ceremony will commence shortly after 10am with the parade marching on Dunlop Street East from Mulcaster Street to the Barrie Cenotaph in Memorial Square. At 11am, two minutes of silence will be observed followed by the laying of wreaths. A Feu de Joie (ceremonial blank rifle salute) will take place during the ceremony.
Remembrance Day Flags
The City honours, remembers and commemorates Barrie’s fallen soldiers by featuring pictures of local veterans on flags each year. The flags are displayed along the waterfront and downtown from mid-October until late November. In 2026, nine new flags have been added to the series.
View map of Remembrance Day flags
The City also has a story map featuring photos and stories shared by local families for this year's Remembrance Day Flag series.
Other Ways to Remember
- Tune in to the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, or a livestreamed local ceremony on Rogers TV or CTV Barrie
- Observe two minutes of silence at 11am from wherever you are
- Wear a poppy and support the Poppy campaign
- Reach out to a Veteran by phone or email to say thank you
- Learn about Remembrance Day and the stories of those we honour:
- Enjoy virtual storytime with the Barrie Public Library featuring:
- Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion with Fern Taillefer, Barrie Legion Member
- In Flanders Field: The Story of the Poem by John McCrae with Steve Glover Barrie Legion Public Relations Officer and Historian
- Brick Bradford, Flying Ace: Adventures of a Boy Who Fell in Love with Flying with Bill Sergeant, Barrie Legion Member and President of the Royal Canadian Air Force 441 (Huronia) Wing
- Engage kids at home with poppy-themed crafts
The Act of Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Every year, Barrie's Royal Canadian Legion Branch and the City of Barrie join communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day.
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe a moment of silence to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge the courage of those who have served for our freedom.