Manitoba news: Remembrance Day Manitoba brings the whole province to a standstill at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, and the ceremonies outside Winnipeg are worth planning around, from a packed Keystone Centre in Brandon to a cenotaph parade in Dauphin and a free bus ride in Selkirk.
Remembrance Day Manitoba ceremonies take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. in every community. Brandon gathers at the Keystone Centre, Dauphin marches from Credit Union Place to the cenotaph, Thompson meets at C.A. Nesbitt Arena and Selkirk gathers at the Recreation Complex.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 11, 2026
Sources: City of Selkirk, Tyler Glen Show | Last updated: November 11, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Remembrance Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. in every Manitoba community.
- Brandon: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 service at the Keystone Centre, 1175 18th St., doors 9:30 a.m., service 10:45 a.m., ending around noon.
- Dauphin: service 10:45 a.m. at Credit Union Place, then a parade to the Cenotaph on Memorial Boulevard for a second service at 12:00 noon.
- Thompson: Legion Branch 244 service at C.A. Nesbitt Arena, 274 Thompson Dr., with lunch to follow; confirm the start time with the branch.
- Selkirk: Selkirk Legion ceremony at the Selkirk Recreation Complex, 180 Easton Dr., doors 9:15 a.m., ceremony 10:30 a.m., with free transit 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where is the Remembrance Day Manitoba ceremony in Brandon?
Brandon hosts the largest service in Westman. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 service takes place at the Keystone Centre, also known as Assiniboine Credit Union Place, at 1175 18th Street. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and visitors are asked to use Entrance A. O Canada begins around 10:40 a.m., the moment of silence falls at 11:00 a.m. sharp, and the service ends around noon. Expect a full house, so arrive early for a seat.
A parallel service also takes place at CFB Shilo; check with the base for the venue and start time. Smaller Legion branches across Westman also hold local services, often at cenotaphs, community halls, or Legion halls starting around 10:30 a.m.
After the morning services, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum holds a free Remembrance Day open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Brandon Airport grounds at 300 Commonwealth Way. The museum is showing a new exhibit on Manitoba aviation figure Kenneth Gordon Nairn, a fitting stop for anyone who wants the afternoon to mean as much as the morning.
Poppy wreaths at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Photo: Starcopter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What is happening in Dauphin and Thompson?
Dauphin marks the day in two parts. The City Remembrance Day Commemorative Service begins at 10:45 a.m. at Credit Union Place. From there, a parade moves to the Cenotaph on Memorial Boulevard for a second service at 12:00 noon. The Dauphin war memorial, unveiled in 1924 for local residents killed in battle in the First World War, stands at the heart of the city’s remembrance.
Thompson keeps it close and communal. Legion Branch 244 holds its service at C.A. Nesbitt Arena, 274 Thompson Drive, and lunch follows for everyone who attends. Confirm the start time with the branch before heading out. It is the kind of northern gathering where neighbours, veterans, and families share the same room and the same silence.
What about Selkirk?
Selkirk makes it easy to attend. The Selkirk Legion hosts its ceremony at the Selkirk Recreation Complex, 180 Easton Drive, with doors open at 9:15 a.m. and the ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. Selkirk Transit runs free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Remembrance Day, with an added stop at the Rec Complex for the service and a temporary stop at the Manitoba Hydro building at 805 Greenwood for anyone who parks there. After the service, transit makes one last loop of the route to make sure everyone gets home safely.
What should you know before you go?
Most retail in Manitoba is closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. under provincial rules, so plan errands around the morning. Arrive early for popular indoor services, dress warmly for outdoor cenotaph gatherings, and check with your local Legion branch for exact times in smaller towns, since details can vary slightly year to year. The Royal Canadian Legion ceremony locator at legion.ca lists local Legion hosted ceremonies across the country.
Wherever you stand at 11 a.m., the ask is the same: stop, be silent for two minutes, and remember. In Brandon, Dauphin, Thompson, Selkirk, and every small town in between, Manitoba will do it together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the moment of silence on Remembrance Day in Manitoba?
Two minutes of silence are observed at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at ceremonies across Manitoba and across Canada.
Where is the main Remembrance Day ceremony in Brandon?
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 service is at the Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, with doors at 9:30 a.m. and the service running 10:45 a.m. to around noon. A parallel service takes place at CFB Shilo.
Is transit free in Selkirk on Remembrance Day?
Yes. Selkirk Transit runs free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 11, with an added stop at the Selkirk Recreation Complex for the ceremony.
The war memorial in Dauphin, Manitoba, unveiled in 1924. Photo: Krazytea, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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