Ceremony Details
Saturday, November 11, 2023
10:00 am Doors Open
10:45 am Ceremony Begins
War Memorial Gym
6081 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC (map)
Accessibility Entrance Information
Transportation options: UBC Transportation Planning
Parking – Please visit UBC Parking for parking options. Parking in the North Parkade is complimentary on November 11 for guests of the ceremony. We will also have a limited number of complimentary parking spots for veterans and those with disability parking permits along the 6000 and 6100 blocks of University Blvd.
UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day, November 11, 2023
Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2023 will mark seventy-three years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the on and off-campus community to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
This year’s ceremony will include participation and recognition of UBC’s Vancouver campus and will feature short readings, remarks from special guests and musical performances by the UBC’s School of Music.
For photos from the First World War: UBC Library Archives.
Veterans’ Week 2023, November 5 to 11 – How Will You Remember?
During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across the country to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
For more information please visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website.