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Remembrance Day ceremonies in the East Kootenay
Here’s a look at where and when Remembrance Day ceremonies are taking place in the East Kootenay on Nov. 11.
Canal Flats
The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Canal Flats Cenotaph in the Lion’s Park on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. Coffee, Tea, and Treats will be served after the ceremony in the Canal Flats Civic Centre by the Seniors Group.
Cranbrook
The 2026 Remembrance Day ceremony in Cranbrook begins at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, with the march to the Cenotaph in Rotary Park, followed by the service.
Edgewater
The 2026 Remembrance Day ceremony in Edgewater begins at 3:45 p.m. as the parade forms outside the Legion and moves to Cenotaph Park for a service. At 4:30 p.m. the parade leaves the Cenotaph and marches to the Legion for an open house reception beginning at 4:50 p.m.
Elkford
Elkford’s 2026 Remembrance Day ceremony takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with an 11 a.m. service and a procession to the local cenotaph.
Fernie
The Remembrance Day parade assembles at the Fernie Legion (551 1st Ave) at 10 a.m. and the parade departs toward the cenotaph, led by veterans, local dignitaries, and emergency services at 10 :30 a.m. at 10:55 a.m. the public commemorative service begins at the Fernie Courthouse.
The Fernie Legion welcomes the public upstairs in the Legion Hall for food and beverages following the service.
Invermere
The parade forms up outside the Legion at 10:30 a.m. and moves to Cenotaph at 10:50 a.m. The service commences at 10:58 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. the parade leaves the cenotaph back to the Legion for an open-house reception.
Kimberley
Veterans gather in the Platzl at 10:30 a.m. and the parade begins at 10:45 a.m. to the Cenotaph for a service. Following the service will be a free community lunch held at the Elks Hall. Military Ames is also hosting a separate dedicated lunch for veterans at the Elks Hall.
Sparwood
The parade assembles in the library parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and marches to the Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m. At 11 a.m. the official annual Remembrance Day Ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph. Note: There is no service at the Seniors’ Centre prior to the ceremony this year.
Following the ceremony is a community luncheon with refreshments at the Sparwood Legion (Brnach No. 81) in Centennial Plaza.
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