Muskoka will honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Remembrance Day – Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Betty Smith, immediate past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Huntsville Branch 232, said it’s important to keep Remembrance Day visible, especially for young people, to help they grow up appreciating the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
“It’s just heartwarming to see all the people that come out in support of what these veterans have given to support our freedom,” said Smith.
Here are the ceremonies happening across Muskoka:
- Bala
Where: Wahta Mohawks First Nations building (2664 Muskoka District Road 38)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m.
- Bracebridge
Where: Memorial Park cenotaph (130 Manitoba Street)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
The Parade will start and finish at 169 James St., and it is followed by a lunch at the Bracebridge Legion Branch 161 (168 Muskoka Road)
- Huntsville
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 (21 Veterans Way)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
The event will be followed by a lunch at the Huntsville Legion
- Gravenhurst
Where: Gravenhurst Legion (290 Veterans Way)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m.
- MacTier
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 507 (11 Elizabeth Street)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m.
- Port Carling
Where: At the Cenotaph across the street from the Canadian Legion Branch 529 (4 Bailey Street)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
