GO Transit free companion fare
Veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces ride for free on GO Transit year-round. On Remembrance Day (November 11), they can have 1 companion travel with them for free.
Immediate family members of deceased veterans may also ride for free if carrying something to identify their relations to the late veteran, such as service papers or an identification card.
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Find a ceremony
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
Note: event details are provided by The Royal Canadian Legion, and municipalities, colleges and universities across Ontario.
Ways to remember
Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week is a time to respect, reflect and remember.
It is a time to honour the fallen, reflect on the impact of armed conflict, and pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.
From November 5 to 11, we encourage you to:
- wear a poppy
- observe a two-minute silence on November 11
- attend a Remembrance Day ceremony
- visit a memorial or war cemetery
- learn about those who served, including women, Indigenous people, Black Canadians, Chinese Canadians, Jewish Canadians and 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians
Special dates
- Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week (ON): November 5 to 11
- Indigenous Veterans Day: November 8
- Remembrance Day: November 11
Two-minute silence
At 11 a.m. on November 11, pause and observe two minutes of silence in honour of those who died serving their country in wars and in peacekeeping efforts.
Ways to observe:
- sit or stand still
- if driving, pull over and sit quietly, if it is safe to do so
- announce the silence over the PA system in a business or school
- gather in common areas of an establishment
- briefly shut down assembly lines
Indigenous veterans
Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8, to recognize the courage and sacrifice of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people in military service.
It is estimated that, in total, over 12,000 Indigenous people have volunteered their services on the front lines, serving in all conflicts that Canada has been involved in.
On the home front, Indigenous people donated large amounts of money, clothing and food to worthy causes. Indigenous women had important roles during conflicts — serving as nurses, air traffic controllers and radio operators.
Learn more about Indigenous veterans.
