The City of Port Coquitlam invites residents, family, friends and visitors to join in honouring veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with a parade at 10:10 a.m. followed by a Remembrance Day ceremony at Veterans Park.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Port Coquitlam Branch #133, will once again host the annual Remembrance Day service and parade in downtown Port Coquitlam. The parade will begin at 10:10 a.m. and proceed along Shaughnessy Street from Wilson Avenue to McAllister Avenue, concluding with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph in Veterans Park.
The full program is available at portcoquitlam.ca/remember.
Road Closures
Road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, November 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
Shaughnessy St. from Wilson Ave. to Elgin Ave.
Leigh Square Pl. east of Shaughnessy St.
Whyte Ave. east of Shaughnessy St. to the southbound alleyway
Marpole Ave. west of Shaughnessy St. to the southbound alleyway
McAllister Ave. east of Shaughnessy St. to Donald St.
McAllister Ave. west of Shaughnessy St. to the southbound alleyway
Donald St. from Wilson Ave. to McAllister Ave. (temporary closure of approximately five minutes during the parade)
Detours Routes
Wilson Ave. open in both directions at Shaughnessy St. (temporary closure of approximately five minutes during the parade)
Mary Hill Rd. open from Kingsway Ave. to Wilson Ave.
Maple St. open from Kingsway Ave. to Wilson Ave.
Kingsway Ave. open between Mary Hill Rd. and Maple St.
Shaughnessy Underpass (southbound) open to Elgin Ave. West
Access to Marpole Ave., Whyte Ave., McAllister Ave. and Elgin Ave. via Maple St.
Parking and Transit Options
Parking in the area will be limited, so residents are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Walking, cycling or taking transit to the event is recommended.
TransLink will offer free transit on all services, including HandyDART, for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, police and fire departments, the Coast Guard, and BC Ambulance on Remembrance Day. For more details, visit translink.ca.
Available Parking Locations:
Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC): parking permitted only until 1:00 p.m. Vehicles must be removed by this time to avoid being locked in.
Gates Park
Legion Branch #133 – Elgin Ave. and Kingsway Ave.
Kingsway Avenue and Mary Hill Road
For full event details, visit portcoquitlam.ca/remember.
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