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Remembrance Day in Canada
Use these resources to observe Remembrance Day in Canada and to remember and honour those who fought and died in war and military service for Canada.
Remembrance Day in Canada
Resources to help remember and honour Canadians who fought and died in war for Canada.
Veterans Week - A Week to Remember
In Veterans Week, the week leading up to Remembrance Day, take time to hear and read these personal stories from veterans who fought in war for Canada.
Books of Remembrance
The Books of Remembrance on Parliament Hill honour Canadians who died fighting for Canada since 1884.
Seventh Book of Remembrance
"In the Service of Canada" is an ongoing Book of Remembrance to honour those Canadian Forces men and women who have given their lives for Canada since 1947.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
At Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Canadians lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who symbolizes the sacrifices of Canadians in war.
In Flanders Fields
Text of the poem In Flanders Fields written on the battlefield at Ypres by Canadian John McCrae.
John McCrae
Canadian brigade surgeon John McCrae wrote In Flanders Fields after burying a close friend killed at the Battle of Ypres in World War I.
War Memorials for Candians
Learn about war memorials around the world to honour the service and sacrifices of Canadians in war. From Veterans Affairs Canada.