Collingwood and the Town of The Blue Mountains join communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
The local legions are hosting cenotaph services on Nov. 11 at the following locations:
In Collingwood, the Colingwood Legion is hosting a cenotaph service at the Collingwood Museum grounds starting at around 10:30 a.m. with a parade from Simcoe Street to the cenotaph. The event is well-attended, so arrive early to find parking.
This year's Silver Cross Lady is Joyce Hurst.
In The Blue Mountains, there will be a service on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace United Church (140 Bruce St. S).
Cenotaph services, hosted by the Beaver Valley Legion, will take place on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at Jack Acres Park in Thornbury, and again at 12:45 p.m. at the Ravenna cenotaph in Ravenna Memorial Park.
To learn more about the area's local military history, The Blue Mountains Public Library has online exhibits available on its website here. Collingwood Museum has a community collector's exhibit featuring military uniforms and medals kept by local families, in addition to From Vimy To Juno, a travelling exhibit from the Juno Beach Centre. Both will be available for viewing following the Remembrance Day ceremony taking place on the museum grounds on Nov. 11. The Collingwood Museum will remain open until 1:00 p.m. An in-house exhibit entitled Funding Victory: The Power of Posters during the Second World War will also be available.
