Media Availability Advisory: RCMP Musical Ride Open House

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2026 /CNW/ - On Thursday, February 19, 2026, members of the media are invited to the RCMP's Musical Ride stables in advance of the RCMP Musical Ride Open House and food drive on February 21. 

There will be access to the Musical Ride stables and interview opportunities with representatives of the Musical Ride.

Access to the event will be limited and restricted. Media representatives must register in advance by contacting RCMP Media Relations at [email protected] by February 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EST.

Details:
Date: February 19, 2026 starting at 11 a.m.
Location: The Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandridge Road, Ottawa

Please note, other media opportunities can be arranged upon request.

Media arrival: Members of the media are asked to arrive at the RCMP Musical Ride facilities at 10:40 a.m. EST or confirm a different time of arrival. Please park in visitors parking across from the stables or along the sidewalk in front of the stables. Visitors must be accompanied at all times.

Media registration deadline: By February 18, 2026, 1:00 pm EST

Background:

Giving back to the community
An annual tradition since 1996, the Open House is once again supporting the Ottawa Food Bank. Visitors are encouraged to help by bringing a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. The relationship with the Ottawa Food Bank began three decades ago and we're happy to continue supporting the Food Bank this year.

Thanks to our generous visitors, in 2025, the Open House raised more than $5,000 and collected approximately 2,200 pounds of food for the Ottawa Food Bank.

Additional information:

RCMP Musical Ride 
Hosting the Musical Ride

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police Media Relations and Issues Management

For media enquiries, please contact: RCMP Media Relations: 613-843-5999