CANADA GOING GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
[TORONTO, ON – August 1, 2025]
Join landmarks across the country, as we Make Canada Gold in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. Help us shine a light on childhood cancer!
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to unite in support of children facing cancer and their families. September is dedicated to raising awareness, sharing resources, and advocating for improved research, treatment, and support for children facing cancer.
Make Canada Gold confirmed locations (as at September 17th):
British Columbia
Coquitlam – Lights at Lafarge Like and Pinetree Way (September 1st)
Maple Ridge – Maple Ridge City Hall (September 4 – 9th)
Vancouver – Telus World of Science (September 1st)
Vancouver – Canada Place Sails of Light (September 1st)
Vancouver – B.C. Place Stadium (September 2nd)
Vancouver – Burrard Street Bridge (September 2nd)
Vancouver – Vancouver City Hall (September 2nd)
Victoria – Victoria Parliament Buildings (September 5th)*
Victoria – Victoria City Hall (September 23rd)*
Nanaimo – The Bastion (September 14th-18th)
Quesnel – Fraser Bridge (September 1st)
Alberta
Airdrie – Airdrie City Hall (September 1st)
Calgary – Calgary Tower (September 2nd)
Lethbridge – Lethbridge City Hall (September 1st)
Olds – Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Water Tower (September 15th-30th)*
Sylvan Lake – Sylvan Lake Lighthouse (*updated dates* September 9th – 30th)
Saskatchewan
Regina – Regina City Hall Foyer (September 4th – 7th)
Regina – RCMP Heritage Centre (September 10th – 30th)
Manitoba
Winnipeg – Winnipeg Legislative Buildings (September 1st)
Winnipeg – WINNIPEG Sign (September 1st)
Winnipeg – Esplanade Riel Bridge (September 1st)
Selkirk – Selkirk Water Tower (September 2nd)
Ontario
Burlington – Brant Street Pier (September 1st)
Chesley – Big Bruce (All of September)*
Elgin County – St.Thomas Municipal Building (September 9th)*
Fort Erie – Peace Bridge (September 1st)
Guelph – Market Square (September 1st)
Hamilton – Hamilton Sign (September 1st)
Kingston – City Hall & Springer Market Square (September 1st)
Kitchener – Carl Zehr Square (September 1st)
London – City of London Buildings (September 2nd-9th)
Mississauga – Mississauga Clock Tower (September 3rd)
Newmarket – Newmarket Old Town Hall (September 3rd)
Niagara Falls – Niagara Falls (September 1st at 10:30 for 15 minutes – Live Cam HERE)
Oakville – Oakville Town Hall (September 26th)*
Ottawa – Byward Market OTTAWA Sign (September 1st)
Ottawa – Roger Neilson Childrens’ Hospice (September 1st)*
Ottawa – Parliament of Canada Centre Block (September 17th)*
Port Credit – Port Credit Lighthouse (September 3rd)
Sarnia – Sarnia City Hall (September 2nd – 8th)
Sarnia – Waterfront SARNIA sign (September 2nd – 8th)
Tecumseh – Tecumseh Town Hall (September 9th – 16th)*
Toronto – CN Tower (September 2nd for the last 30 minutes of each hour)
Quinte West – Veterans Skyway Bridge (All of September)*
Welland – Welland Canal Bridge (September 1st)
West Perth – Welcome Centre Clock Tower (September 1-14th)*
New Brunswick
Moncton – Downing Street (September 1st)
Moncton – Downtown Place (Plaza) (September 1st)
Moncton – Avenir Centre (September 1st)
Moncton – City Hall (September 1st)
Nova Scotia
Truro – Truro Library (September 8-14th)
Halifax – Nova Scotia Legislature Buildings – Province House (September 1st-3rd and September 22nd)
Prince Edward Island
Summerside – Summerside City Hall (September 10th – 30th)
Newfoundland
St.John’s – Signal Hill (September 2nd)
St.John’s – City Hall (September 3rd)
Northwest Territories
Yellowknife – Legislative Assembly Domes (September 1st)
Is there a landmark lighting up for childhood cancer in your community that isn’t on our list? Let us know and we’ll be sure to add it to the list!
Not near one of the confirmed locations? Light up your neighbourhood with your permanent LED lights, pick up golden light bulbs from your local hardware store, or go for an evening flashlight stroll with family and friends.
We want our childhood cancer families to feel seen and supported!
Be sure to tag us on social! @childhoodcancercanada #MakeCanadaGold #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #NoChildhoodLost
*Locations with an asterisk were secured by our friends and partners and are linked to their websites for additional local details and resources