Remembrance Day (November 11) and Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8) will be marked with several ceremonies and events across Prince Edward County.
Remembrance Day Services and Ceremonies on November 11:
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 509 (Consecon) will host a Remembrance Day ceremony beginning at 10:30 am at the Cenotaph/Legion at 184 County Road 29.
The Legion will be open for beverages and snacks after the ceremony.
Picton United Church (12 Chapel Street, Picton) will be open from 10 am to 12 pm. A short service will take place at 10 am.
The Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Picton Cenotaph (118 Picton Main Street) at 11 am.
Wreaths will be laid after Reveille and a Moment of Silence.
If you would like to lay a wreath, please visit 21 Elk Street, Lower Lounge between 12 pm and 5 pm Monday – Saturday or call Tom McCaw, Poppy Chairman, at 613.476.0080 or Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 (Picton) at 613.476.6161.
There will be a lunch and entertainment in the afternoon provided by Mark McGreevy.
The Wellington Remembrance Day service will begin at 10 am inside the Wellington United Church (243 Wellington Main Street). Everyone is welcome to attend.
The service will then move to the Cenotaph on Wellington Main Street at approximately 10:50 am. Everyone is welcome to join the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 Colour and Flag Party at the Cenotaph.
The public is invited to join the Branch 160 Colour and Flag Party in front of the Cenotaph
Once the service is completed and those in attendance have laid wreaths, poppies and other items, at approximately 11:30 am, the public is invited to Branch 160 for a gathering and light lunch.
The Legion will be open to the public until 2:30 pm.
Free transportation on County Transit:
The municipality is offering free transportation via County Transit to any resident who would like to attend a Remembrance Day service in Consecon, Picton, or Wellington.
Please call Quinte Transit at 1.855.283.9640 and they will arrange pick-up times for you. Please note, County Transit is fully accessible for everyone in the community.
Bookings by Friday, November 6 are preferred but not required.
The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign
From October 24 to November 11, millions of Canadians wear a poppy as a visual pledge to remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.
The poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, and the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund to support Canada’s veterans and their families. Look for poppy boxes at businesses and organizations across Prince Edward County.
On Tuesday, October 19, the Consecon, Picton and Wellington branches of the Royal Canadian Legion presented Mayor Steve Ferguson with the first poppy.
An Evening of Remembrance November 10
The public is welcome to attend Base31’s Exhibition Hall (343 County Road 22) on Tuesday, November 10 for a quiet evening of remembrance. Take in the glowing community-created luminaries and pause to reflect, remember and honour those who served.
When the sun sets, all of the luminaries will be illuminated, creating an evening of quiet remembrance. The community is invited to pause together, reflect, remember, and honour those who served. The luminaries will remain lit throughout the night until morning.
In the weeks leading up to Indigenous Veterans’ Day and Remembrance Day, visitors are invited to dedicate a luminary in honour or memory of someone who served. Dedications can recognize a family member, ancestor, friend or another individual, living or deceased. Luminaries are available for a minimum contribution of $5 in the Exhibition Hall, with proceeds donated to the Picton, Wellington, and Consecon branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Honouring those who have served
The municipality is expanding its communications and promotional efforts in 2026.
Follow the County on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter as we share local history and information about the projects, events, and initiatives that honour the veterans who sacrificed for our freedoms. In addition, visit the County’s community calendar to find more information about events related to Remembrance Day.