Symbol of the Government of Canada

Veterans' Week 2008, November 5 to 11 - Canada Remembers

Remembrance Day Ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia

Photo #1Top of page
Cenotaph on the grounds of the British Columbia Legislative Building in Victoria, British Columbia

Cenotaph on the grounds of the British Columbia Legislative Building in Victoria, British Columbia

Photo #2Top of page
Seniors, adolescents, adults, and young families with babies in strollers and dogs on leashes spilled off the curbs at Government Street in front of the Fairmont Empress hotel.

Seniors, adolescents, adults, and young families with babies in strollers and dogs on leashes spilled off the curbs at Government Street in front of the Fairmont Empress hotel.

Photo #3Top of page
Remembrance Day Ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia

Remembrance Day Ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia

Photo #4Top of page
Remembrance Day Ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia

Remembrance Day Ceremony in Victoria, British Columbia

Photo #5Top of page
The weather held for remembrance day cenotaph services in front of the BC Legislature this morning. Thousands turned out to pay respects to Canadians who lost their lives in conflict and to pray for an end to war. Reverend Collinson prayed for "Nation not to lift up sword against nation".

The weather held for remembrance day cenotaph services in front of the BC Legislature this morning. Thousands turned out to pay respects to Canadians who lost their lives in conflict and to pray for an end to war. Reverend Collinson prayed for "Nation not to lift up sword against nation".

Photo #6Top of page
Moment of Silence in Victoria, British Columbia

Moment of Silence in Victoria, British Columbia

Photo #7Top of page
Thousands gathered to mark Remembrance Day -- the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War in Victoria, British Columbia.

Thousands gathered to mark Remembrance Day -- the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War in Victoria, British Columbia.