Whitby residents will have three ceremonies to choose from this Remembrance Day, as the town honours its veterans and active service members on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
According to the Town of Whitby, ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. at the Whitby Cenotaph at 109 Dundas Street East in downtown Whitby, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112; at the Brooklin Cenotaph outside the Brooklin Community Centre and Library at 8 Vipond Road, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 152; and at Intrepid Park, 2008 Boundary Road, hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces.
Attendees at Intrepid Park should keep an eye on the sky: the Royal Canadian Air Force will fly over Whitby on Remembrance Day morning.
Road closures and parking
Road closures will be in effect on Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the Remembrance Day parades. The town is asking drivers to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Parking will be free in downtown Whitby and in Lot 9 in Brooklin on Remembrance Day.
Veterans gathering for 55+ members
Following the ceremony at the Brooklin Cenotaph, the town's 55+ Recreation Services will host a Remembering Veterans Gathering at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library at 12 p.m.
The gathering invites 55+ members to pause, reflect and honour the women and men who have served and sacrificed for Canada. Participants are encouraged to bring family memorabilia to share and help preserve the stories and legacies of those who served. Light refreshments will be provided thanks to sponsor the Court at Brooklin.
Members can register using code 72874 at whitby.ca/Active.
Veteran banners on display
Throughout the month, residents walking through downtown Whitby, downtown Brooklin or outside Town Hall can look up to see photos and stories of local veterans and active service members displayed on lampposts.
The banners, designed by local graphic designer Emma Inkpen, were developed through a partnership between the Town of Whitby, Brooklin Legion Branch 152 and Whitby Legion Branch 112.
More information about Remembrance Day events is available at whitby.ca/calendar.
