Remembrance Day events in Brampton and what’s open and closed Nov. 11

Remembrance Day Events in Brampton on November 11

The City of Brampton will hold two main Remembrance Day events on November 11: a parade and a remembrance ceremony at city hall to honor Canada’s veterans.

Event Details

The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. at Ken Whillans Square, located in front of city hall (2 Wellington St. W.) near the Brampton Cenotaph.
A sunrise service will be held earlier at 7:55 a.m. at Meadowvale Cemetery Church (7732 Mavis Rd.).

Observances Leading Up to Remembrance Day

Black Veterans Day is acknowledged on November 7.
Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8.

Closures and Operating Hours on November 11

While Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday, several businesses and government services will be closed:

Canada Post offices, passport services, Service Canada locations, and most banks will be closed.
Beer Stores and LCBO outlets will be open but with reduced hours; Brampton stores open at noon.
City hall and some municipal facilities will also be closed on November 11.

Transportation and Services

Brampton Transit will run on its regular weekday schedule.
Veterans displaying medals, berets, uniforms, blazers, or War Veteran Passes/service papers can ride free all day.

Parks and Libraries

All city parks and recreation centers will be open during normal hours.
All Brampton Library branches will be closed for the day.

"Veterans wearing or presenting medals, berets, uniforms, blazers and War Veteran Passes or service papers can ride free all day."

Summary: Brampton honors veterans with ceremonies and a parade on November 11, while some city services and businesses close or modify hours.

Brampton Guardian — 2025-11-06