HMCS Ottawa Family Network

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When you join the Family Network for HMCS Ottawa, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

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HMCS Ottawa Homecoming Information

Welcome Home HMCS OTTAWA! 
HMCS OTTAWA will be coming home from deployment on Friday, October 9th, 2026.

For Dockyard (C Jetty):
*You must be listed by your homecoming military member as a guest to enter Dockyard. Ensure you confirm with them that you are on the access list.

9:30am: Shuttles from the parking lot to C Jetty commence for HMCS OTTAWA guests
11:00am: HMCS OTTAWA passes Duntze Head
11:30am: HMCS OTTAWA comes alongside C Jetty
Shuttles back to the Canteen Rd. parking lot commence
*If you have limited mobility and require assistance, please be sure your military member makes note when adding your name to the access list.

• Parking will be available at the parking lot located on Canteen Road (see yellow star on map here). No special DND parking pass is required.
• Government issued photo ID is required for guests aged 18 and over to access Dockyard.
• Dress for the weather – it’s colder than you think on the Jetty.
• Tents will be in place to provide shelter in the event of inclement weather. Seating will be available.
• Light refreshments will be available.
  Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate all dietary preferences and allergies.
• Washrooms and portable toilets will be available.
• Bring strollers for the smaller children; there will be room on the buses for these and people on hand to assist.
• There is no smoking permitted on the jetty.
• Dogs will be authorized to access Dockyard for the homecoming. Your dog must be listed on the access list by your homecoming military member as a guest to enter Dockyard. Please read through these directions on attending with a dog.

Media Disclaimer
Photography will be taking place and the images could appear on social media (no names will be attached). If you do not wish to be included in any images, please let us know and we will do our best to notify any photographers. Please bear in mind that everyone has a phone/camera and we can only control our own official photographers.

Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640 or info@emfrc.com. 

Banner Making Pickup Kits 

Let the MFRC assist you in preparing for your loved one’s homecoming by supplying you with all the materials needed to make welcome home banners. 

To reserve your kit, email absence.support@emfrc.com and let us know how many adults and children will require materials. Kits can be picked up from our Colwood MFRC location during regular business hours. 

Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (September 2026)

Here is the recording from the Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (minus operational security information) that was held on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.

Programming at the MFRC

Child & Youth Programming