Every November, we wear a poppy over our hearts to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for Canada.
The City of Yellowknife invites residents to join the Cenotaph Vigil and Remembrance Day Parade to honour our veterans, remember the fallen and reflect on their sacrifices in the pursuit of peace and freedom.
November 10, 2026: Cenotaph Vigil
The Cenotaph Vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, with a cadet contingent march, followed by a commemorative ceremony and an overnight vigil.
The cadet contingent will begin its march from the Yellowknife Joint Task Force North Headquarters parking lot, turn right onto 49 Street, followed by a right turn onto 49 Avenue, and proceed to the Yellowknife Cenotaph, located between City Hall and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) parking lot.
At approximately 6:10 p.m., a 10-minute commemorative ceremony will take place in front of the Cenotaph. Following the ceremony, the overnight vigil will continue at the Cenotaph until 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11.
November 11, 2026: Remembrance Day Parade
The annual Remembrance Day Parade will take place on Wednesday, November 11, from 9:55 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. The parade will begin at City Hall on 49 Avenue, proceed along 49 Street, continue onto 51 Avenue and concludes at 46 Street.
To accommodate the parade, road closures will begin at 8:00 a.m. on November 11, with roads expected to reopen at approximately 11:00 a.m. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow posted traffic signs and directions from traffic personnel.
City of Yellowknife Holiday Hours
In observance of Remembrance Day, City of Yellowknife facilities and services will operate as follows on Wednesday, November 11, 2026:
Open
- Fieldhouse: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Multiplex: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Visitor Information Centre: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- ATCO Aquatic Centre:
- Lane Swim: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Public Swim: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed
- City Hall
- Solid Waste Facility
- Yellowknife Public Library
- Yellowknife Community Arena
Operating on a Regular Schedule
- Garbage Collection
- Trucked Water and Sewer Pumpout
Not Operating
- YKTransit (including YKFlex)
For more information, please contact (867) 920-5600.