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Lest we forget
The days leading up to and including November 11 have been set aside in honour of Canada's veterans and the sacrifices they have made serving our country.
Ways to honour our veterans and active service members:
- observe a moment of silence on November 11 @ 11AM
- thank a veteran in person or in social media using #remembranceday
- wear a poppy
- join or support a local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion
Banner Tribute
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Together with the Downtown Orillia Management Board and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, local veterans are honoured each year in this tribute of banners hung along Mississaga Street. Banners are hung from late October to November 11.
Photo credit: Orillia Today |
Download the PDF by clicking on the image below for banner locations.
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2022 Remembrance Events and Activities
November 1-11
Join fellow residents during the Poppy Campaign in honouring Canada's Veterans and remembering those whose lives were lost for the freedoms we enjoy today by wearing a Poppy. While the Poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund.
November 4 and 5
The Poppy Tag Days Campaign will be held this year on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 to distribute poppies throughout the region and raise funds and awareness. All are welcome to join, please read the event's registration details here.
November 5-11
Each year during Veterans' Week, from November 5 to 11, Canadians remember and honour the brave individuals who served our country in the past, and we recognize those who serve in uniform today.
November 8
On November 8th, we will come together to observe Indigenous Veterans Day in honour and recognition of the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans in service to Canada.
November 8, 9, 10, 12
Visit the Orillia Public Library for the return of their award-winning Remembrance Event. This year will feature brand new displays and interactive activities including Canadian military uniforms, artifacts, and memorabilia from 1867 to present day, with a special display honouring the Dieppe Raid 80th anniversary. Military collectors and museum interpreters will be dressed in period costumes and uniforms.
This event is being held on:
Tuesday, November 8: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Library closed Friday, November 11
Saturday, November 12: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
November 11
The Legion is happy to announce that the annual Remembrance Day ceremony returns to the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospitals cenotaph on November 11. The service starts at 10:40AM.
More on Remembrance Day can be found on the Royal Canadian Legion's website.
