Become an OWC event host

Host an Event for Ocean Week Canada

 

Join the Celebration, Join the Movement

 

Ocean Week Canada is an annual national celebration that brings people together through ocean-themed events, learning, and action.

By hosting an event, you become part of a nationwide movement dedicated to deepening our connection to the ocean and waterways across Canada!

Whether you’re an educator, artist, scientist, community leader, youth group, NGO, business, or anyone else that cares deeply about the ocean, you can help bring communities together to learn, share, and take action for a healthy ocean for future generations.

 

When is Ocean Week Canada?

Ocean Week Canada takes place each year in early June, leading up to World Ocean Day on June 8.

ABOUT WORLD OCEAN DAY

World Ocean Day:
June 8th!

 

Why Host an Event?

Your event can be big or small, virtual or in-person, indoors or outdoors—as long as it helps foster a deeper connection to the ocean and local waterways in Canada! Hosting an event during Ocean Week Canada is a powerful way to:
 

Engage

Engage your community in ocean learning, conservation, and action

Inspire

Inspire knowledge-exchange through education, art, science, and hands-on activities

Connect

Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations across Canada

Engage

Engage your community in ocean learning, conservation, and action

Inspire

Inspire knowledge-exchange through education, art, science, and hands-on activities

Connect

Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations across Canada

 
 
 

Contribute

Contribute to a nationwide movement dedicated to protecting the ocean and waterways

Access

Access free Ocean Week Canada resources to support and promote your event

Contribute

Contribute to a nationwide movement dedicated to protecting the ocean and waterways

Access

Access free Ocean Week Canada resources to support and promote your event

 
 
 
 

What is an Ocean Week Canada event?

Events can take place anywhere in Canada and should aim to be accessible and inclusive. There’s no one way to celebrate—here are just a few examples of how to get involved:

  • Art & Media – Host an art exhibit, performance, storytelling session, film screening, or photography showcase that celebrates our connection to the ocean.
  • Science & Learning – Organize workshops, science talks, or hands-on demonstrations focused on ocean biodiversity, research, culture, and conservation.
  • Festivals & Community Gatherings – Bring the community together to explore what’s happening in your region around ocean and freshwater conservation and knowledge sharing—through food, music, art, play, and more.
  • Outdoor Recreation & Community Action – Plan a beach cleanup, shoreline walk, guided paddle, or community stewardship event.

And so much more!

CHECK OUT CURRENT AND PAST EVENTS
 
 

How to Host an Event

 

1. Plan Your Event

  • Choose a theme, format, and location that aligns with Ocean Week Canada’s mission
  • Consider who your audience is and how to make your event engaging and inclusive
  • Think about potential partners or guest speakers who could enhance your event
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT DESIGN GUIDE
 

2. Register Your Event

Register your event on our Event Portal and become a part of the Ocean Week Canada event host crew! Once you register as one of our Event Hosts, you will be sent an email inviting you to create your WordPress account.
This will give you access to create your own event page that will then be approved and posted to our events page.

DOWNLOAD EVENT PORTAL MANUAL
 

3. Promote & Engage

  • Use our free resources, including branding materials, templates, and more!
  • Share your event through social media, newsletters, and local networks
  • Tag @oceanweekcan to be featured in national outreach efforts
  • Encourage participants to share their experience online and tag #OceanWeekCanada2025
EXPLORE HOST ONBOARDING MATERIALS
 

Register Your Event Today!

Ready to host and event? Once you register, you'll receive confirmation and access to additional support materials to help make your event a success! Have questions? Contact Meghan Callon (Communications & Design Manager, COLC) at meghan@colcoalition.ca .

Register now
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