Winnipeg news: Remembrance Day Winnipeg stops the city at 11 a.m. today, with the main service filling the RBC Convention Centre, soldiers parading at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, and most shops shut until 1 p.m. while Winnipeggers pause to remember.
The Remembrance Day Winnipeg ceremonies today, November 11, 2026, centre on two gatherings: the main service at the RBC Convention Centre at 10:15 a.m. and the Winnipeg Garrison parade at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. Both observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., and most shops stay closed until 1 p.m.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 11, 2026
Sources: ToDoCanada, Environment Canada | Last updated: November 11, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Main service: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, 10:15 a.m. Doors open 9:30 a.m. and everyone must be seated by 10:15 a.m.
- Garrison parade: Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, 821 Preston Ave. Form up at 10:30 a.m., ceremony and silence at 11 a.m.
- Charleswood service: Charleswood Legion service at Oak Park High School, 820 Charleswood Rd, 10 a.m.
- Shopping: most shops closed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Malls open 1 to 9 p.m. and Liquor Marts open at 1 p.m.
- Transit: Remembrance Day Winnipeg transit runs on a Sunday schedule, free rides for veterans and serving military plus one companion, and buses pull over at 11 a.m.
- Weather: high 3°C, mainly cloudy, 30% chance of flurries, north wind 40 km/h gusting to 60, morning wind chill minus 8.
Where are the Remembrance Day Winnipeg ceremonies today?
The main service belongs to the Joint Veterans Association of Manitoba at the RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., the service starts at 10:15 a.m., and the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba is expected to attend. Arrive early. Once the doors close and the service starts, latecomers will not find a seat.
The outdoor ceremony is the Winnipeg Garrison parade at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, 821 Preston Ave. Units form up at 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony and two minutes of silence follow at 11 a.m. Marching units include the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and 17 Service Company. Seating is limited, parking is tight, and the park is open to the cold, so dress for the wind.
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles cenotaph in Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, where the Winnipeg Garrison parade forms up. Photo: Words in the Wind, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Charleswood holds its own service at 10 a.m. at Oak Park High School, 820 Charleswood Rd, hosted by the Charleswood Legion. It is the neighbourhood option for west Winnipeg families who want a shorter morning close to home. Together, the three ceremonies give Remembrance Day Winnipeg a downtown service, an outdoor parade and a neighbourhood option.
Winnipeggers who stay home can watch the national ceremony broadcast from Ottawa at 9:30 a.m. Winnipeg time. The local moment of silence still falls at 11 a.m., so set an alarm even if you are watching from the couch.
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What is open and closed on Remembrance Day in Winnipeg?
Manitoba law keeps most shops closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Remembrance Day. After 1 p.m. the city wakes up again. Polo Park, St. Vital Centre, Garden City and Outlet Collection all open 1 to 9 p.m., and Liquor Marts open at 1 p.m.
City Hall, libraries and 4R depots are closed for the day, and most pools are closed too, but three pools stay open with reduced hours: the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex from 2 to 6 p.m., and the Margaret Grant Pool and Pan Am Pool from 1 to 5 p.m. The Manitoba Museum is closed too. Garbage and recycling pickup is delayed by one day, so put the bins out a day later than usual or they will sit at the curb.
How do I get around today?
Winnipeg Transit runs on a Sunday schedule. Veterans and serving military ride free, plus one companion each, so no one who served has to pay to get to a ceremony. At 11 a.m. buses pull over for a minute of silence, so expect a brief pause wherever you are on the route.
What is the weather for the outdoor ceremonies?
Bundle up. Environment Canada called for a high of 3°C with mainly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries in its 5 a.m. forecast. The north wind runs 40 km/h and gusts to 60, which pushes the morning wind chill to minus 8. A warm coat, gloves and a hat are not optional at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the two minutes of silence in Winnipeg?
11 a.m. at every ceremony in the city, including the main service at the RBC Convention Centre and the Garrison parade at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park.
Are shops open on Remembrance Day in Winnipeg?
Most shops must stay closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. under Manitoba law. Malls open 1 to 9 p.m. and Liquor Marts open at 1 p.m.
Is Winnipeg Transit free for veterans on Remembrance Day?
Yes. Veterans and serving military ride free, plus one companion each. Buses run on a Sunday schedule and pull over at 11 a.m. for a minute of silence.
The RBC Convention Centre on York Avenue, home of Winnipeg’s main Remembrance Day service. Photo: Mennonite Church USA Archives, no restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons
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