O Canada! Station Contest
Quick Summary:
Overview: The “O Canada! Station” contest is organized by the Department of Canadian Heritage as part of the 160th anniversary of Confederation. Participants submit videos in person or online during specified periods.
What You Need to Know in 10 Seconds: Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Prizes include VIA Rail travel credits and a VIP Canada Day experience. Entry via video submission at official booths or online.
Tip: 👉 Videos can be submitted in person or online during two distinct periods, with only the first eligible entry per person retained.
Eligibility for the O Canada! Station Contest
- Legal resident of Canada
- Must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence
- Must complete the Licensing, Consent and Waiver form and accept all terms and conditions
- Must submit a compliant video
Contest end date
- February 15, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
How to enter
- In person at official video booths across Canada
- Complete and submit the Licensing, Consent and Waiver Form
- Create and submit a video message (individually or in groups)
- Only the first eligible entry per person is retained (canada.ca/canadian-heritage/campaigns/o-canada-station)
Prizes
- Four travel credits of a maximum value of $5,000 each, provided by VIA Rail. Valid for one round-trip itinerary for up to four people
- One VIP experience for four people in Canada’s Capital Region as part of the Canada Day celebrations, valued at approximately $3,500. Includes:
- Accommodations for four people for three consecutive nights with breakfast
- Access to tourism activities in Canada’s Capital Region
- Credit for two evening meals per person ($75 per meal) at partner restaurants
- Participation in the Canada Day celebrations, including exclusive experiences and meals