On November 12, 2026, I visited two Remembrance Day poppy installations in downtown Toronto, located at College Park and Trinity Square Park.
Presented by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (BIA), the installations were on display from November 4 to 13, 2026, symbolizing unity, remembrance, and gratitude for those who have served.
At Trinity Square Park, a single oversized red poppy stood in the centre of a circular paved plaza. The sculpture's sweeping petals created a striking contrast against the surrounding buildings and late-autumn landscape.
At College Park, a garden of towering red poppies stood against the backdrop of Toronto's downtown high-rises. The installation featured the words “lest we forget” across its base.
Both displays brought the familiar symbol of remembrance into Toronto's public spaces, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to reflect and remember.