Community Activities and Road Closures

Ottawa Bluesfest will be held on LeBreton Flats from July 9 to 19, 2026.

During this period, the Canadian War Museum will be open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm. 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 pm.

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

Ottawa Bluesfest, in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism, is celebrating Ottawa 200 on Sunday, July 19 from 12 to 4 pm on LeBreton Flats, adjacent to the Canadian War Museum.

Road closures are expected in the area surrounding the site and underground parking will be limited. Consult the Ottawa Bluesfest website for more information on accessing the Museum.

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. The Museum will remain open during regular hours of operation.

Please note the following street closure around the Canadian War Museum during the NCC Weekend Bikedays. The program will run from May 9 to October 12, 2026.

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 a.m. 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.