Remembrance Day Ottawa 2024: What’s open and what’s closed

The annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa will include a flyover of vintage military aircraft to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

“This year at 11:30 a.m., as the solemn notes of ‘God Save the King’ fill the air, a special flyover of vintage military aircraft will fly overhead, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force,” the press release said. outlining plans for annual commemorative events.

“Each aircraft painted in memory of a Canadian veteran serves as a powerful tribute to their sacrifice and the RCAF’s century-long legacy of service and dedication to our country.”

The Legion organizes and conducts National Remembrance Day services in Ottawa.

Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial

On Monday, the ceremony will officially begin at 10:30 with the traditional Veterans’ March and the arrival of honored guests.

The crowd will sing “O Canada” followed by the sound of “The Last Post” and the ceremonial firing of a cannon.

At 11:00 a.m. there will be a traditional two-minute moment of silence in honor of the fallen.

The ceremony will continue with a 21-gun salute and the laying of wreaths before the singing of God Save the King.

Following the RCAF flyover at 11:30 am, guests and dignitaries will depart.

The ceremony will be broadcast by several television channels, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion. broadcast it on your website.

Remembrance Day, Ottawa, 2023 — Thousands of people gathered at the National War Memorial for Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, 2023. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

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Events at Beachwood Cemetery

Beachwood will host several events to mark Remembrance Day, “inviting Canadians to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of Canadian military and RCMP personnel.”

On Monday at 10:45 a.m., veterans, their families and the public will gather for a two-minute silence, wreath-laying and tribute at the National War Cemetery of Canada.

Elsewhere in town

The Royal Canadian Legion has information about small ceremonies in communities in the Ottawa region. You can find it here.

Open and closed for Remembrance Day in Ottawa.

Customer Service Centers

The City of Ottawa’s 3-1-1 call center will be open for urgent matters only. Visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information.
Most other city services are closed.
Beginning November 11, curbside green bin, recycling, trash and bulky item collections will continue as normal.
Multi-tenant trash and recycling containers, large items and green containers will also be collected on Monday on a regular schedule.

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Transit services

Veterans wearing their medals or uniforms during National Veterans Week, which runs through Nov. 11, will be able to ride public transportation for free.

Check OC Transpo for any random detours or route changes on Memorial Day.

The OC Transpo Customer Service Center in Rideau Center will be open Nov. 11 from 12:30 to 9 p.m.

For more information about the Memorial Day service, visit octranspo.com or call 613-560-5000. You can also contact OC Transpo via Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) And Instagram.

For more information about city programs and services, visit Ottawa.cacall 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the city through Canada’s video relay service. You can also contact the city via Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) And Instagram.

Partial closure of retail trade

The City of Ottawa’s bylaw requires most retail businesses to remain closed until 12:30 p.m. on Remembrance Day, although it only applies to fixed indoor premises.

According to the city’s website, exceptions to the closure requirements include: grocery stores, grocery stores, tobacco stores, antique stores and craft stores with a gross floor area of less than 2,400 square feet used for service/sales to the public; pharmacies with a total area of less than 7,500 square feet used for service/sales to the public; Book/newspaper dealers who have less than 2,400 square feet of total floor space in each store used for service/sales to the public; corner convenience stores; nurseries, garden stores and florists; gas stations and businesses selling propane, diesel fuel, natural gas and related fuel products; businesses that rent or repair cars and boats.

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The closure requirement also does not apply to: hotels and motels; restaurants; entertainment venues and fitness centers; offices of doctors, dentists, optometrists; medical centers; funeral homes; hairdressers and spas; pet groomers; auto repair shops; repair services for computers, furnaces, air conditioners, swimming pools; payday loan services; realtors; dry cleaners; and sellers in open markets.

The closure requirement applies to: tourist areas not covered by the Retail Business Holiday Act, including ByWard Market BIA, Downtown Rideau BIA, Glebe BIA, Rideau Center, Sparks Street Mall and Loblaws Supermarket on Rideau Street , 363, except in cases where a particular business is itself exempt from tax; street vendors on Rideau Street or Wellington Street between Sussex Drive and Metcalf Street or on Elgin Street between Wellington Street and Queen Street; travel agents; and glasses sellers.

For car dealerships that also operate repair shops, the retail sales area must be closed to the public until 12:30 p.m.

Retail businesses normally open 24 hours a day will be forced to close between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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