Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to mark the first day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Media advisory
Montreal, Quebec, February 6, 2026 — Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in the colours of the Italian flag from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Please note that the bridge will also be illuminated in the colors of the Canadian flag on evenings when Canada wins a medal.
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Media Relations
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
613-960-9251
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