Commemorative Crosswalk
Note: Community Commemorative Crosswalks are coordinated at the local level. Individuals wishing to honour Veterans through a commemorative crosswalk should contact their local Legion Branch or their City Hall to look at the feasibility.
During the Remembrance period and throughout the year, a growing number of Legion Branches and communities are developing commemorative crosswalks to honour Veterans. The Remembrance Poppy is a Legion trademark and may not be used in any situation where it may be trod upon. To support Branches and communities with their crosswalk initiatives, the Legion is providing an alternative commemorative crosswalk stencil template to honour Veterans.
If your Branch
would like to bring a Commemorative Crosswalk to your community, the Legion’s new Commemorative Crosswalk stencil templates and step-by-step instructions offer a meaningful and captivating design.
- Select a proposed location and request permission through your municipality or property owner to install a Commemorative Crosswalk.
- Download the template and instructions to provide to the municipality or local sign maker.
- Follow the instructions to size and prepare your stencils and paint the Crosswalk.
Commemorative Crosswalk Design Template
This stylized maple leaf honours the service of all of who stood on guard for Canada and is supported by Canadian Heritage for community use. Communities are advised to not include red bands on either side of the maple leaf, to avoid being mistaken for
the National Flag of Canada.
Already have a
Commemorative Crosswalk?
If your community already
has a Commemorative Crosswalk, wonderful! Please note, the Poppy should never
be used on a crosswalk or where the symbol of Remembrance can be trod upon. A
Poppy Crosswalk must be replaced. There is no need to change other crosswalk
symbols used to honour Veterans, however if, over time, it needs to be renewed,
feel free to use the new template.