On Nov. 11 thousands of people across Nova Scotia will gather at their local cenotaph to honour the men and women who fought and died in battle.

The Nova Scotia legion says there will be a ceremony at almost every cenotaph in the province.

Under the Remembrance Day Act, most stores, government offices and banks are closed.

Here's a list:

Halifax Transit:

Halifax Transit will be operating on its holiday schedule on Remembrance Day.

Halifax Transit is offering a free ride to veterans, military members and their accompanying family members on Remembrance Day. They ask members be in uniform or flash their military identification card.

Waste collection:

There will be no garbage, organics or recyclable collection service on Tuesday. Collection took place on Saturday Nov. 8.

Shopping

Under the Remembrance Day Act most retail businesses must be closed on November 11. There are a few exceptions, including drug stores and service stations.

Most grocery stores will also be closed.

Halifax Public Libraries

All Halifax Public Libraries locations will be closed on Tuesday to observe Remembrance Day.

Halifax 311 Call Centre

The 311 Call Centre will be open regular hours on Tuesday.

Canada Post

Post offices will be closed and there will be no regular collection or delivery of mail.

NSLC

All NSLC stores will be closed Tuesday.