BLUE FOR THE OCEAN: Canadian Museum of Nature

Ocean Week Ottawa


June 5th
Ottawa, Ontario

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, June 5, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1

The Canadian Museum of Nature is going blue for the ocean!

Ottawa’s stunning castle-like museum lights up in blue during Ocean Week Canada as a reminder that nature, science, and the ocean are deeply connected.

The museum is one of several iconic landmarks across Canada lighting up blue as part of a coast-to-coast-to-coast movement celebrating our connection to the ocean.

Look up and let the glow inspire you to learn more about the waters that shape life across Canada.


Details

Address:
240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada
Cost:Free
Format:In-Person
Category: Outdoors, Other
Region: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence
Audience: All-Ages | Tous les รขges
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible, Pet Friendly, English, French

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