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75 beacons of light for 211 Day

February 9, 2026
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The 211 service provides community support 24-7 in communities across Canada, offering free and confidential information and referral to millions of people. Every year, 211 Day marks a day to raise awareness of the vital role that 211 plays for people in need of community and government services.

In celebration of 211 Day this year, in communities across Canada 75 buildings, monuments, and landmarks will be illuminated in 211 red, for United Glow.

 

Why the Glow Matters

Behind every beam of red light is a story:

  • A family finding housing help
  • A newcoming accessing language classes
  • A senior discovering local activities to break social isolation
  • A young person looking for a support group

With the largest database of community and government services in the country, 211 ensures people are guided to the right support at the right time. These beacons are not only a brilliant display, but they are also reminders that help is only three digits away.

 

Join the Movement

United Glow is an annual, Canada-wide initiative led by United Way Centraide Canada aimed at promoting the 211 helpline.

Help us spread the word for United Glow! On February 11, share your pictures of the landmarks in your community listed below. Use the hashtags to post pictures of the illuminations glowing red for 211.

#211DayCanada #UnitedGlow

 

AB

Airdrie – City Hall

Calgary – Calgary Tower

Calgary – Telus Spark

Edmonton – Legislature Building

Edmonton – High Level Bridge

Grande Prairie – Grande Prairie Sundial

Lethbridge – City of Lethbridge Hall

Medicine Hat – Saamis Tepee

Medicine Hat – Towne Square

Red Deer – Red Deer City Hall

Sylvan Lake – Light House

Strathcona County (Sherwood Park) – Community Centre

Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) – Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge

 

MB

Brandon – City Hall

Morden – Morden Welcome Sign

Portage La Prairie – Island Park Causeway

Portage La Prairie – City Hall

Selkirk – Selkirk Water Tower

Winnipeg – Provincial Legislature

Winnipeg – Winnipeg Sign

Winnipeg – Esplanade Riel

 

NB

Bathurst – Tour de la Promenade Waterfront Tower

Bouctouche – J.K. Irving Centre + Digital Billboard

Campbellton – City Hall

Edmundston – Hôtel de Ville

Grand Bay-Westfield – Veterans Peace Park

Moncton – Downing Street, Downtown Place, Ian Fowler Oval & Avenir Centre

Sackville – Town Hall

Saint John – City Sign

Shippagan – Hôtel de Ville

St. Stephen – Town Hall

 

NL

Carbonear – Town Hall

Centreville-Wareham-Trinity – Town Hall

Chance Cove – Town Hall

Chapel Arm – Town Hall

Clarenville- Star on Bare Mountain

Corner Brook – City Hall

Gander – Town Hall

Grand Falls-Windsor – Town Hall

Happy Valley–Goose Bay – City Hall

Lark Harbour – Town Hall

Mount Pearl – City Hall

St. John’s – City Hall

St. John’s – Signal Hill

St. John’s – Confederation Building (Prince Philip Drive)

St. Anthony – Town Hall

Torbay – Town Hall

Witless Bay – Town Hall

 

NS

Halifax – City Hall

Halifax – Nova Scotia Legislature

Sydney – City Hall

Sydney – Port Authority

Truro – Public Library

 

ON

Belleville – Bridge Street Bridge, Fire Station 1 Memorial & BELLEVILLE Sign

Brampton – Clock Tower

Carleton Place – Bridge Street Bridge (beside Town Hall)

Clarington – Municipal Administrative Centre

Kingston – D.A. McNevin Memorial Fountain

Kingston – Confederation Park Fountain

Kingston – Springer Market Square

Kingston – City Hall Exterior (Ontario St façade, dome & Market Wing)

Mississauga – Mississauga Clock Tower

Mississippi Mills (Almonte) – Town Hall

Newmarket – Riverwalk Commons & Fred A. Lundy Bridge

Niagara- Niagara Falls

Ottawa – Ottawa Sign (York St)

Ottawa – City Hall

Toronto – 3D Sign at Nathan Phillips Square

Toronto – CN Tower

Vaughan – Vaughan City Hall

 

PEI

Charlottetown – Shaw Building

Charlottetown – Holman Grand Hotel

Charlottetown – The Arts Hotel

Charlottetown – Founders Hall

Summerside – Summerside City Hall

 

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