Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their supporters gathered at Canada's National War Memorial in Ottawa to remember those who have fought and died to protect this country and its freedoms.

Ahead of Remembrance Day on Monday, there are a number of ways to mark the day and those who have served Canada.

Ten-year-old Beatrice Desjardins was among those who attended Monday’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial, the bright red poppy over her heart contrasting sharply with the blue of her winter jacket.

Remembrance Day, which is held every Nov. 11 to honour people who have served and are serving in the military, falls on a Monday this year. Here's some of what's happening in Ottawa.

Canadians are set to gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand in honour of armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day will be observed on Monday,

This year's National Silver Cross Mother Mrs. Maureen Anderson laid a wreath on behalf of all military mothers who have lost children in service to their country, and in remembrance of her two sons, Sergeant Ron Anderson and Sergeant Ryan Anderson who both lived with the challenges of PTSD, which was directly related to their deaths.

Services in Vancouver and Victoria have marked Remembrance Day. It was the 100th anniversary of the first service at the Victory Square Cenotaph in downtown Vancouver. (Nov. 11, 2024)