Remembrance Day in Kingston: What’s open and closed on Nov. 11

The city’s annual Civic Service of Remembrance will take place at Macdonald Park, with changes to garbage collection and municipal services.

Kingston residents are invited to honour Canada’s veterans and those currently serving at the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.

The Civic Service of Remembrance will take place at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph in Macdonald Park, at King and George streets. The parade begins ahead of the service, which starts at 10:45 a.m. Residents are encouraged to arrive by 10:40 a.m.

Several municipal services will change for the day. Garbage and Green Bin collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. The Kingston Disposal Site, city administrative offices, PumpHouse Museum and Grand Theatre will also be closed.

Kingston Transit will operate on a regular weekday schedule, while the Kingston Access Bus will maintain regular service.

Recreation facilities, public libraries, Utilities Kingston, Kingston Hydro and the Tett Centre will remain open.

Most grocery stores will be open, however, some stores may have limited hours.

The LCBO and Beer Store will operate on limited hours, with most stores opening around noon.

Residents can find more details about Remembrance Day events and service changes on the City of Kingston’s website. 

Story by Alyssa Brush