Community Activities and Road Closures

National Canada Day 2025 festivities are taking place primarily at LeBreton Flats Park, with additional activities at other official sites. Please follow on-site signage to access the Museum.

The Kichi Zībī Mīkan and Booth Street will be closed to vehicles from 6 am on July 1 until 2 am on July 2. The Chaudière Bridge will also be closed to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.
 
Parking at the Museum will be closed to visitors. We encourage you to bike or use public transit. Pedestrians and cyclists will have access to the Museum during this period, as directed by Ottawa Police and signage on site.

Please allow extra time to get to the Museum, as there may be delays due to road closures.

We ask that all visitors follow the guidelines described in our Visitor Code of Conduct for an enriching experience.

Please note that all visitors will pass through a bag check before entering the Museum. For a list of restricted items, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day.html.

For more information, visit Canada Day 2025 or call the Museum at 819-776-7000.

During this period, the Canadian War Museum will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please see our hours of operation for more details.

The Museum’s underground parking will be closed and inaccessible on show nights. All vehicles must have left the parking as of 5 p.m.

For more information about the festival, please visit Ottawa Bluesfest.

Both westbound lanes of the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, from Vimy Place to Carling Avenue, will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 8 am until noon. Police and volunteers will be stationed at intersections and have been instructed to let visitors through to access the Museum.

Parking at the Museum will be accessible to cars. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to access the Museum without any significant delays during this period. We also encourage you to use public transportation.

Please allow for extra time to get to the Museum as delays may be caused by the street closure. The Museum will remain open for its regular hours of operation.

For more information on street closures, please visit ccn-ncc.ca or call the Museum at 819-776-7000.