Ocean Week Canada @ 50 Sussex

Ocean Week Ottawa

June 6th 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Ottawa, Ontario

Looking for something fun, free, and outdoors for Friday’s PD Day in Ontario?

In celebration of Ocean Week Canada – Semaine de l’océan Canada, we’re rolling out our Giant Floor Map — Oceans, Freshwater, and Us — on the lawn at 50 Sussex Drive, home of Ottawa’s Centre for Geography and Exploration!

Walk across an 8 x 11 metre map of Canada

Tour our stunning building (if you’ve never been inside, now’s your chance!)

Learn how we’re all connected to the ocean

Pick up some cool swag

Chat with our friendly team

Explore the nearby Rideau Falls and Rideau Hall Grounds

Where? 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

When? Friday, June 6 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free street parking in New Edinburgh

Bring your curiosity. Bring your friends. Bring your sunscreen. Let’s celebrate our water connections together! Thank you to our friends at the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition for supporting ocean literacy in Canada!

Details

Address:
50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Cost:Free

Format:In-Person

Category: Outdoors, Education & Interpretative Exploration

Region: Northern Quebec and Ontario

Audience: All-Ages | Tous les âges

Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible, Pet Friendly, English, French