Ottawa property joins Ocean Conservancy and Ottawa Riverkeeper for a local waterfront cleanup as part of Hard Rock’s global sustainability efforts.

WHAT:

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa has been selected as a flagship location for Hard Rock International’s Global Sound Waves 2026, a broader sustainability initiative highlighting environmental action across Hard Rock properties.

As part of the initiative, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa will join forces with Ocean Conservancy and Ottawa Riverkeeper for a waterfront cleanup, bringing Team Members, volunteers and community partners together to take hands-on action in support of Ottawa’s local environment.

The cleanup is part of Hard Rock’s ongoing Save the Planet commitment and will see volunteers working together to collect and remove waste from the waterfront. Ocean Conservancy will support the event with cleanup logistics, waste collection, supplies and participant coordination.

While Ottawa may be far from the ocean, its waterways play an important role in the local environment. As a flagship location for Global Sound Waves 2026, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa will bring the initiative inland with a waterfront cleanup along the Ottawa River, adapting the global effort to make a meaningful impact locally.

WHO:

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Team Members
Ocean Conservancy
Community partners and volunteers

Ottawa Riverkeeper

WHEN:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10 a.m.–approximately 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Britannia Park and Beach
Ottawa, Ontario

WHY IT’S A CAN’T-MISS MOMENT:

As a flagship location for Global Sound Waves 2026, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is helping bring Hard Rock International’s broader sustainability efforts to life at the local level.

Flagship locations are being highlighted across the Global Sound Waves campaign for their sustainability efforts, community partnerships and environmental initiatives, while helping inspire action across the broader Hard Rock community.

The Ottawa waterfront cleanup will provide a tangible opportunity for Team Members and community partners to work together to help protect the local environment and demonstrate Hard Rock’s Save the Planet commitment in action.

VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers can register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezK5pxcnlz7mDM8ijLKEvhae5nooeQv36HaKKJtxC4DS6lIw/viewform

The morning will include volunteer check-in and refreshments provided by Ocean Conservancy, followed by a welcome and safety briefing and approximately 1.5 hours of waterfront cleanup. After the cleanup, Ocean Conservancy will weigh the collected debris and lead a discussion about what was collected before closing out the day.

VISUALS & MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• Volunteers participating in the waterfront cleanup
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Team Members collecting and sorting waste
• Ocean Conservancy partnership moments
• Before-and-after views of the cleanup area
• Team and volunteer group photos
• Waterfront and community environment visuals
• Leadership interview opportunities
• Interviews with participating environmental partners, subject to availability