Cobourg to Honour Veterans with Remembrance Day Observances

Cobourg, ON (November 4, 2026) – The Town of Cobourg and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 invite residents to take part in the community's Remembrance Day observances as we come together to honour Canada's Veterans and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Several events and tributes will take place throughout the community in the days leading up to and on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Remembrance Sunday Service – November 8
The community is invited to attend a Remembrance Sunday observance on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 240 College Street, Cobourg.

An Act of Remembrance will take place at Victoria Park Cenotaph at 9:30 a.m., led by the Air Cadets and Royal Marines.

The observance will continue with a 10:30 a.m. Choral Mattins Service, featuring the Concert Band of Cobourg and the Royal Marine Association of Ontario. All are welcome to attend.

598 Sabre Squadron – Overnight Vigil at the Cenotaph
Members of 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, will hold an overnight vigil at the Victoria Park Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in advance of Remembrance Day.

The vigil is a solemn tribute to Canada's Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Cadets will stand watch at the Cenotaph throughout the night as a mark of respect, remembrance and gratitude.

Community members are welcome to visit the Cenotaph during the vigil to pay their respects and recognize the Cadets' participation.

The involvement of the Air Cadets is a meaningful reminder that the tradition of remembrance continues with the next generation, ensuring the stories and sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.

Remembrance Day Ceremony – November 11
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 will host a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Victoria Park Cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony which begins at 10:30 a.m.

Prior to the ceremony, a Remembrance Day Parade will march from the Cobourg Legion (135B Orr Street) and make its way to Victoria Park beginning at 10 a.m.

The parade route will begin at the Cobourg Legion (135 Orr Street) and travel north on Hibernia St. east on King Street until turning right onto Church Street to make its way into Victoria Park. Following the ceremony, the parade will march from Victoria Park back to the Cobourg Legion taking the same route.

Remembrance Day Dinner at the Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133 will once again host its annual Remembrance Day dinner on Wednesday, November 11.

Cocktails begin at 4:30 p.m. with dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for nonservice members and are on sale at the Legion bar located at 135B Orr Street. Veterans are invited to attend free of charge.

All are welcome to join the Legion for an evening of fellowship as we come together to honour and remember those who have served.

2026 Poppy Campaign
The Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign began on October 24 and will be running until November 11. During this time, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Donations collected through local Poppy Campaigns are held in Trust at the branch level to directly support Veterans and their families within their community.

For more information, email poppy@cobourglegion.ca.

Flags at Half Mast
The Town of Cobourg advises all residents that all Town-owned flags across the community will be lowered to half-mast on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour Remembrance Day.

Road Closures and Parking
Residents are advised that the following roads will experience intermittent traffic stops between approximately 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to accommodate the Remembrance Day Parade:

• Hibernia Street from Orr Street to King Street
• King Street from Hibernia Street to Church Street
• Church Street from King Street to Victoria Park

Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow for additional travel time. Visitors to downtown Cobourg can enjoy three hours of free parking. For parking locations, details and additional information, visit Cobourg.ca/parking.

Remembrance Day Memorial Banners
Downtown Cobourg is lined with Memorial Banners honouring local Veterans and the men and women who served our country. These banners, made possible through a partnership between the Town of Cobourg and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, pay tribute to those whose courage, dedication and service helped protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

As you walk through downtown, take a moment to stop, reflect and remember the individuals behind each banner. Individual Memorial Banners have been made possible through the generous support of community members who wish to honour the memory and recognize the service and contributions of their family members and friends.

Community members can participate in the Cobourg Legion's Honour Our Veterans Banner Program by sponsoring a banner in memory of or in recognition of a Veteran. Banners are $275, inclusive. Application forms and additional information are available on the Cobourg Legion website.

The Town of Cobourg encourages residents to take part in these important community observances and join together in remembering and honouring Canada's Veterans.