Remembrance Day falls on a Wednesday this year, November 11, 2026. Across the region, Legion branches and municipalities will hold services at their cenotaphs, most beginning shortly before 11 am so that the two minutes of silence fall exactly at the eleventh hour. For many families, Remembrance Day Niagara visits also include the places where earlier wars were fought: Queenston Heights, where Major-General Sir Isaac Brock fell in October 1812, and the Lundy's Lane battlefield, now Drummond Hill Cemetery, in the heart of Niagara Falls.
This post is written for older travellers and the families who bring them. It covers where the services are usually held, how the sites connect, and how NiagaraFallsLimo.net can make a cold November morning comfortable rather than difficult.
Where can you attend Remembrance Day services in Niagara?
In 2025 the City of Niagara Falls held its service at 10:45 am at the cenotaph in Fairview Cemetery, 4501 Stanley Avenue, and Niagara-on-the-Lake's Legion held its service at the Queen Street cenotaph from 10:45 am, with a second at Queenston at 1 pm. NiagaraFallsLimo.net drives seniors to each at a fixed, pre-booked fare.
The 2026 schedules had not been published when this was written. The locations have been stable for several years, but confirm times with the city or the Legion branch in early November.
What happens on November 11
Remembrance Day marks the end of the First World War's fighting at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and honours everyone who has died in military service. The Government of Ontario asks people to pause for two minutes of silence at 11 am, and suggests that drivers pull over and sit quietly if it is safe, per its Remembrance Day page. Our chauffeurs do exactly that when the silence falls while a car is on the road.
A few facts that shape the day for visitors:
- It is not an Ontario public holiday under the Employment Standards Act, so shops, restaurants and attractions generally keep normal hours and traffic is a normal Wednesday.
- Veterans' Week in Ontario runs from November 5 to 11, and November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day.
- The falls are lit red. The 2026 Niagara Falls illumination calendar lists red lighting for Remembrance Day on November 11, per Niagara Parks; our illumination and fireworks page explains where to watch.
- The same date is Veterans Day in the United States, so visitors crossing from New York will find ceremonies on both sides of the river.
The ceremonies, and how to reach them
Niagara Falls: Fairview Cemetery
The City of Niagara Falls holds its main service outdoors at the cenotaph beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Fairview Cemetery, 4501 Stanley Avenue. In 2025 it began at 10:45 am and was livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel for those who could not attend, according to the City of Niagara Falls. From the Fallsview hotels it is about 3.6 km (2 mi), usually under 10 minutes.
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Queen Street and Queenston
In Niagara-on-the-Lake, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 has held its service at the cenotaph on Queen Street in Old Town, running from 10:45 to about 11:30 am in 2025, followed by a shorter service at the Queenston cenotaph at 1 pm, as reported by the local newspaper Niagara Now. Old Town is about 24 km (15 mi) from Fallsview, usually 25 to 30 minutes; Queenston is about 13 km (8 mi) back south along the Parkway.
Arrive early. Crowds at the Queen Street cenotaph are large by small-town standards, and the best standing room near the front goes first. A car that sets you down close to the ceremony and waits nearby removes the parking search entirely. More on the drive is on our Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake route.
Queenston Heights: Brock's Monument and the Landscape of Nations
Queenston Heights sits on the Niagara Escarpment above the village of Queenston, about 12 km (7 mi) north of the Horseshoe Falls by the Niagara Parkway. On October 13, 1812, American regulars and militia crossed the river and took the heights; the British, Canadian militia and First Nations allies won them back, and Brock was killed leading a counter-attack, according to Parks Canada.
What to see:
- Brock's Monument. Built in 1853 and unveiled in 1859, it is 56 m (185 ft) tall, with 235 steps to the top, and is the resting place of Brock and his aide, Lt.-Col. John Macdonell. The site is accessible year-round, but visitor services and climbs run in the warmer months, and the Friends of Fort George say hours were shifting through 2026 for Parks Canada work. In November, expect to view it from the base.
- The Landscape of Nations Memorial. Niagara Parks describes it as honouring the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations) Confederacy and Indigenous allies who fought in the War of 1812, with Queenston limestone set in a sunburst, per its Queenston Heights page. It sits in the park near Brock's Monument and suits a quiet visit after the ceremonies.
- The view. On a clear November day the Niagara River runs north below the heights toward Lake Ontario.
The sibling post on Queenston Heights and Brock's Monument covers the site in other seasons, and Laura Secord Homestead and Queenston village covers the village below.
Lundy's Lane: Drummond Hill Cemetery
Closer to the falls, Drummond Hill Cemetery at 6110 Lundy's Lane stands on the site of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, fought on July 25, 1814, in which more than 1,700 soldiers were killed, wounded or captured. The cemetery holds the Soldiers' Monument, a battle marker and the grave of Laura Secord, according to the City of Niagara Falls. Access is via Buchner Place, off Drummond Road. From Fallsview it is about 2 km, a five-minute drive.
The paths are short but include slopes, and in November they may be wet with leaves. Visit in daylight; dusk comes early in mid-November. For the wider story, the sibling post on the Niagara Falls History Museum on Lundy's Lane is a good companion.
A respectful day, paced for older travellers
This route assumes a hotel in Fallsview and a party that includes someone who walks slowly or uses a wheelchair.
- 9:50 am – pickup at the hotel door, with blankets or a thermos if you like.
- 10:15 am – Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake. Set down close to the Queen Street cenotaph for the 10:45 service.
- 11:45 am – early lunch on Queen Street, indoors and warm.
- 12:45 pm – Queenston, about 13 km south, for the 1 pm service at the village cenotaph.
- 1:45 pm – Queenston Heights, a few minutes up the escarpment, for the Landscape of Nations Memorial and Brock's Monument.
- 3:00 pm – Drummond Hill Cemetery, about 11 km (7 mi) south, before the light fades.
- Evening – the falls lit red, seen from a parked car or a hotel window.
A shorter version keeps to Niagara Falls: the 10:45 service at Fairview Cemetery, then Drummond Hill, about 3 km away, then lunch.
November is cold for standing outdoors. The Environment Canada 1981–2010 normals for the Niagara Parks station on the Parkway show average November highs of about 9 °C and lows near 1 °C. Wind off the river makes it feel colder. Bring gloves, a hat and something to sit on if standing for an hour is difficult.
Making it easy for veterans and seniors
- Wheelchairs and mobility aids. The booker includes a wheelchair option; tell us what you will bring. The accessible transportation page lists what our vehicles can carry.
- Short walking distances. The chauffeur sets you down as close to each site as traffic control allows and waits nearby.
- Medals and dress uniforms. There is space to travel without crushing a blazer or beret.
- Overnight stays. If you would rather not do the round trip in one day, Niagara-on-the-Lake has several historic inns within walking distance of the Queen Street cenotaph; see our Niagara-on-the-Lake inns page.
For a heritage visit in summer, Fort George, the British Army's War of 1812 headquarters for its Centre Division, is on the edge of Old Town.
Chauffeur vs rideshare vs taxi for this trip
| Mode | Door-to-door time | Cost note | Mobility | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving yourself | Fast, then parking near crowded ceremonies | Fuel, parking if any | Your own car | Locals who know the streets |
| Rideshare | Fine between Fallsview and Fairview | Surge pricing possible around 11 am | Standard car | Able-bodied visitors, one or two stops |
| Taxi | Similar | Metered | Ask about accessible vehicles in advance | A single trip to the city service |
| Regional transit | Slow on a weekday for this route | Published Niagara Region Transit fare | Check with the operator | Budget travellers with time |
| Private chauffeur | Door to door, waits at each site | Fixed fare via booker | Wheelchair option, blankets, waiting car | Seniors, veterans, families visiting several sites |
The honest verdict: if you are staying in Fallsview and only plan to attend the Fairview Cemetery service, a taxi or rideshare for the short trip is entirely sensible. A pre-booked car makes sense for the full day, from Old Town to Queenston to Lundy's Lane, especially with someone who cannot walk far or should not stand in the cold waiting for a ride. Our chauffeur vs taxi vs rideshare guide sets out the trade-offs.
Booking it with NiagaraFallsLimo.net in 3 steps
- Choose "By the hour" and enter your hotel or home address, the date and a pickup time about an hour before the first service.
- Choose the vehicle. A Standard Sedan for up to three, a Standard SUV for up to six; select the wheelchair option if needed. Each class shows its fixed fare.
- Add notes and pay. List the sites in the notes, pay securely and receive the confirmation by email. See how to book a limo for more.
Who this day suits
Seniors and veterans are the people this post is written for, and the plan is built around their pace. Families bringing grandparents can share one vehicle and keep everyone together; our families page has more. Couples with an interest in history often add Fort George and the Laura Secord sites in season. Groups such as school or community delegations can use an Executive Sprinter for up to twelve. Individuals visiting a relative's grave at Drummond Hill or Fairview can book a simple point-to-point ride.
Frequently asked questions
What time do Remembrance Day ceremonies start in Niagara Falls?
In 2025 the City of Niagara Falls service began at 10:45 am at the Fairview Cemetery cenotaph, 4501 Stanley Avenue, so that two minutes of silence fall at 11 am. Niagara-on-the-Lake's Queen Street service also began at 10:45 am. Confirm 2026 times in early November.
Is Remembrance Day a holiday in Ontario?
No. Remembrance Day is not a public holiday under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, although some employers give the day off. Shops and attractions in Niagara generally keep normal hours, and traffic follows a normal weekday pattern.
Can you visit Brock's Monument in November?
The grounds of Queenston Heights are open year-round, and the monument and the Landscape of Nations Memorial can be viewed from outside. Climbing the 235 steps depends on seasonal hours run by the Friends of Fort George, which were changing during 2026. Check before you go.
Where is Laura Secord buried?
In Drummond Hill Cemetery, 6110 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, on the site of the 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane. A monument marks her grave. The cemetery is about 2 km from the Fallsview hotels and is entered via Buchner Place, off Drummond Road.
Will the chauffeur stop for the two minutes of silence?
Yes. If 11 am arrives while the car is moving, the chauffeur pulls over where it is safe and the car waits in silence, as the Government of Ontario suggests for drivers. Most bookings are timed so that you are already at the ceremony.
Is Niagara Falls lit up for Remembrance Day?
Yes. The 2026 illumination calendar from Niagara Parks lists red lighting on the falls for Remembrance Day, November 11. The regular evening illumination starts at 4:30 pm in November, so the falls can be seen lit before dinner.
