Each year on November 11, Niagara Falls pauses to remember the brave individuals who served and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. The City’s annual Remembrance Day Service will once again bring the community together at the Cenotaph beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Fairview Cemetery, 4501 Stanley Avenue. The ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.
A Tribute to Those Who Served
Residents and visitors are invited to take part in this year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at Fairview Cemetery:
🗓️Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕚10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
đź“Ť4501 Stanley Avenue (Cenotaph, beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier)
The event offers a moment to reflect, remember, and express gratitude for those who defended our nation. For anyone unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live beginning at 10:45 a.m.
For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event will be available online, starting at 10:45 a.m. Watch it here on Remembrance Day.
The Clifton Hill War Memorial: A Local Tribute to Niagara’s Fallen
At the junction of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, within the green space of Victoria Park, stands one of Niagara’s most meaningful landmarks — the Clifton Hill War Memorial. This monument, formally listed as Memorial 35052-004, rises as a granite column topped by a bronze figure of a World War I infantryman, rifle in hand and helmet resting by his side.
The memorial was unveiled on May 22, 1927, to honour Niagara Falls residents who lost their lives in the First World War. In 1982, the monument was rededicated to also include those who served during the Second World War and the Korean War. The original inscription was expanded from “the Great War” to “the Great Wars”, and two pink granite stones were placed on either side to carry the names of the fallen from World War II, with four names added to the back for those who perished in Korea.
Memorial Inscription:
- Front inscription:
“TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF NIAGARA FALLS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS
1914-1918
1939-1945BEHOLD THIS STONE SHALL BE A WITNESS UNTO US.”
Tucked amid the energy of Clifton Hill, the monument offers a quiet place for reflection. Visitors can also explore a hidden photo gallery nearby, featuring archival images and background on the memorial’s history — a meaningful stop between the attractions that define the area.
Other Remembrance Day Services Across Niagara
Communities throughout the Niagara Region will also hold ceremonies on November 11. Here are several locations where residents may pay their respects:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, Queen Street Cenotaph — Parade and Service begin at 10:45 a.m.
- Queenston: Queenston Cenotaph, Queenston, ON L0S 1L0 — Service from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124. For more information, visit Royal Canadian Legion Br. 124 (NOTL).
- Grimsby: At the Cenotaph by the Grimsby Museum (6 Murray St.), with services beginning at 10:45 a.m.
- Lincoln: Cenotaph at Jacob Beam School, 4300 William Street, Beamsville — veterans’ parade forms at 10:30 a.m.
- Pelham: A service at Veterans Park on the Legion grounds (141 Hwy. 20 E) begins at 10:40 a.m.
- Thorold: Parade departs from behind Legion Branch 17 at 10:30 a.m. toward Memorial Park (corner of Albert St. E and Chapel St. S), with a ceremony at 11:00 a.m
Each service provides a space for remembrance and unity as communities gather to honour the courage of Canadian veterans
A Day for Quiet Reflection
After the ceremony, take a moment to wander the paths along the river. Let the peaceful landscape shape your reflections as you go. You can find a thoughtful pause amid the greenery of Queen Victoria Park’s winding walkways, or feel a welcoming sense of peace in the gardens of Oakes Garden Theatre. With the steady rush and mist of the Falls all around, it’s a natural sanctuary that honors resilience, courage, and remembrance.