Remembrance Day in Toronto: Key Times, Closures and How to Take Part on Nov. 11

Overview

• The City of Toronto’s central ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. at Old City Hall and will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
• A two-minute silence is observed at 11 a.m., with the TTC operating on a regular schedule and pausing all vehicles at that time; GO Transit also runs regular service.
• Road closures near Old City Hall run roughly 10 a.m. to noon, including Bay Street from Albert Street to Richmond Street West and portions of Queen Street West, with TTC diversions in the area.
• Additional services include Queen’s Park at 10:45 a.m., Fort York with start time reported as either 10:30 or 10:40 a.m., University of Toronto’s Soldiers’ Tower at 10:30 a.m., the RCAF Foundation event at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 10:40 a.m., the Toronto Zoo at 10:55 a.m., and a sunrise service at Prospect Cemetery at 8 a.m.
• Service changes include LCBO and Beer Store locations opening at noon, no Canada Post delivery, major banks closed for in‑person services, and federal government offices closed.