Remembrance Day

Thursday, November 10, 2016 by Sarah Martin

On November 11th at 11:00 a.m., the University of Waterloo takes a moment of silence to remember and honour Canadians who have served, and are continuing to serve, our country.

Here at the uWaterloo Libraries, Circulation staff will turn off the lights and step back from the desk to observe Remembrance Day. 

Remembrance Day, November 11. Lights will flash at 11am to observe a moment of silence.

Where will you be on November 11th at 11:00 a.m.? Ceremonies will be held at the following places:

Waterloo - Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony

Waterloo Cenotaph, Regina St. and William St., Waterloo

November 11, 10:30 a.m.

Kitchener - Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony

Due to construction, ceremonies will be held in Kitchener’s City Hall. The ceremony will begin at Victoria Park with a march to City Hall’s Carl Zehr square, with a ceremony to be held after. 

November 11, 10:30 a.m. 

Cambridge - Remembrance Day Ceremonies

Preston Cenotaph, Westminster Dr. N
Galt Cenotaph, Grand Ave. S
Hespeler Cenotaph, Tanner St. E

November 11, 10:30am

At the 1951 Remembrance Day ceremony, people lay wreaths at the cenotaph.

Remembrance Day Ceremony, 1951. From the University of Waterloo Library Special Collections and Archives, Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection.

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