City of Brantford Unveils Remembrance Day Crosswalks near Brant County War Memorial

BRANTFORD, ON:  The City of Brantford is proud to announce the completion of two new Remembrance Day themed crosswalks adjacent to the Brant County War Memorial. Installed at the intersections of Bridge Street & Dalhousie Street and West Street & Brant Avenue, the crosswalks are designed to extend the existing tributes at the War Memorial while serving as a lasting reminder of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada.

The initiative stems from a Council-approved motion on November 26, 2024, which directed the installation of pedestrian crosswalks honouring our veterans, in time for Remembrance Day 2025. “The new crosswalks are more than public art,” said Councillor Brian Van Tilborg, who brought the motion forward. “They are a visible reminder, in the heart of our community, that we will always remember the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve our country.” 

Designed with durable materials expected to last 5 to 10 years, the crosswalks provide both a functional and symbolic demonstration of the City’s ongoing commitment to honouring veterans and active service members.

The City consulted closely with the Royal Canadian Legion, Brantford Branch #461, to ensure the imagery used reflects both respect and tradition. Following guidance from the Legion, poppies were not included in the design, recognizing that walking or driving over a poppy image would not be appropriate. Similarly, while the maple leaf motif was inspired by the Canadian flag, it is not the same stylized leaf used on the flag itself. This distinction is intentional, as much like the poppy, it would be considered disrespectful to drive over a direct symbol of the national flag. 

The resulting design, which features a pattern of red and black, a maple leaf and the silhouette of a service member, has also been adopted by other municipalities in Ontario, highlighting a shared commitment across communities to honour those who served.

The installations will be closely monitored to ensure they are in optimal condition for the City’s upcoming Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11.

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 Media Contact: 

Maria Visocchi Director, Communications, Community Engagement and Customer ServiceCity of Brantford | Office: 519.759.4150 Ext. 5754 | mvisocchi@brantford.ca

PHOTO CAPTION

From Left to Right:

Front row: Ron Butcher, Dunsdon Legion 461, Scott Clare, 447 Wing Mount Hope, Zig Misiak, Author and Veteran, Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Ward 1 Councillor Michael Sullivan, Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis, Ward 5 Councillor Brian Van Tilborg, Ward 3 Councillor Dan McCreary, Ward 5 Councillor Mandy Samwell, Ward 2 Councillor John Sless, Ward 3 Councillor Greg Martin, Freda Goulet, Brant Naval Veterans Association, Fred Beale, President, Brant Naval Veterans Association, Ward 4 Councillor Richard Carpenter, Jack Wallace, President Dunsdon Legion 461 
Back Row: Rod Philpot, Veterans Representative, Mark Jacklyn, Director, Operational Services, City of Brantford.

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