Lest We Forget Honouring Our Veterans This Remembrance Day

The Town of Whitby is proud to support its two local Legions: Brooklin Legion Branch 152 and Whitby Legion Branch 112. Here are just a few of the ways you can pay tribute to our veterans and active service members this month:

1)    Attend a ceremony on November 11 at 11 a.m. There are three locations to choose from:

·       Whitby Cenotaph located at 109 Dundas Street East in Downtown Whitby, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 (Whitby Legion)

·       Brooklin Cenotaph at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library, located at 8 Vipond Road, Whitby, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 152 (Brooklin Legion)

·       Intrepid Park, 2008 Boundary Road, hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces. Be sure to look up to the skies to see the Royal Canadian Air Force as they fly over Whitby on Remembrance Day morning.

Please be advised that road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the Remembrance Day parades.

• Whitby: Byron Street South, between Colborne Street West and Dundas Street West.
• Brooklin: Vipond Road and Campbell Street, near Baldwin Street, will be closed along the parade route.

Please plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Parking will be free in Downtown Whitby and in Lot 9 in Brooklin on Remembrance Day. 

2)    Attend the Remembering Veterans Gathering

Join Town of Whitby 55+ Recreation Services for a Remembering Veterans Gathering at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library at 12 p.m., following the community ceremony at the Brooklin Cenotaph.

This meaningful gathering invites 55+ members to pause, reflect and honour the women and men who have served and sacrificed for Canada.

Participants are encouraged to bring family memorabilia to share and help preserve the stories and legacies of those who served. Light refreshments will be provided thanks to the sponsor, the Court at Brooklin. Registration: 55+ members can register using code 72874 at whitby.ca/Active.

Not a member? Learn more about Whitby’s 55+ programs and services.

3)    Take a moment to learn about a hero

·       When walking through Downtown Whitby, Downtown Brooklin, or outside Town Hall, be sure to look up. You will find photos and stories of local veterans and active service members displayed on lampposts.

·       The banners designed by local graphic designer Emma Inkpen were developed through a partnership between the Town of Whitby, Brooklin Legion Branch 152, and Whitby Legion Branch 112.

For more information, visit whitby.ca/calendar.